
#35PF · Dallas Mavericks
Height
6'10"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
27
College
Duke
Experience
7 yrs
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 349 | 10.4 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 61.8% | 30.8% | 68.5% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 60 | 10.4 | 6.1 | 1.4 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SAS | L 120-139 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | -9 |
| Thu, 4/9 | @ PHX | L 107-112 | 26 | 20 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Bagley III's one-year, $2.3M AAV deal with Dallas earns an A+ CVI as an outstanding value acquisition for an established veteran delivering solid production. The 27-year-old power forward is averaging 10.0 points and 6.1 rebounds across 54 games this season, including a recent 26-point breakout performance that helped snap Dallas's five-game losing streak. At just over $2 million annually, he represents exceptional value for a player in his eighth NBA season who can provide meaningful frontcourt depth and occasional scoring bursts. His All-Rookie First Team credentials from 2019 underscore the talent level Dallas secured at a bargain rate, making this a shrewd roster move following their recent trade activity. The short-term commitment offers Dallas maximum flexibility while Bagley continues proving he can be a valuable complementary piece, though questions about his long-term role and sustainability remain part of the evaluation process. This contract structure allows the Mavericks to assess his fit without significant financial risk, making it one of the better value signings in the league.
Marvin Bagley III earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a power forward. Through 349 games, Marvin is contributing 10.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in his role. Marvin's strongest area is FG% at 61.8, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.4 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Marvin ranks 33rd.
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| 0.5 |
| 0.7 |
| 61.8% |
| 46.2% |
| 66.0% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 31 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 51.9% | 15.8% | 65.7% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 50 | 11.7 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 58.6% | 39.1% | 76.2% |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 42 | 12.0 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 52.9% | 28.8% | 75.0% |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 48 | 11.3 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 50.4% | 23.7% | 66.3% |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 43 | 14.1 | 7.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 50.4% | 34.3% | 57.5% |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 13 | 14.2 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 46.7% | 18.2% | 80.6% |
| 2018-19 | ![]() | 62 | 14.9 | 7.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 50.4% | 31.3% | 69.1% |
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| 2 |
| 0 |
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| 8-11 |
| 3-6 |
| -6 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAC | L 103-116 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-11 | 1-1 | -8 |
Marvin Bagley III, a PF for the Dallas Mavericks, has a mixed reputation as a role player with room to grow at 27 years old. With 7 NBA seasons under the belt, Marvin has had time to establish a reputation. On a veteran minimum deal, any meaningful production represents upside value. On-court production has been rated as average, earning a C+ performance grade. Fan perception of Marvin's impact on the Dallas Mavericks remains a topic of debate. A strong stretch of games could shift the narrative in a more positive direction.