He was traded to the Mavericks in June from the Detroit Pistons, having previously played for the New York Knicks.

NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Mavericks and Grimes are negotiating this extension ahead of a deadline on Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

Grimes did not reach a rookie-scale deal with the Mavericks and will become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 season.

The Mavericks had a successful 2023-24 season, finishing with a 50-32 record and reaching the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.

Hardy, who is 22 years old, has averaged 7.9 points per game during his two seasons with the Mavericks.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has praised Hardy's recent performance, highlighting his offensive playmaking and defensive competitiveness.

Kidd expects Hardy to continue improving and taking on increased opportunities within the team.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Jaden Hardy to a three-year contract extension worth $18 million.

During the 2023-24 season, Grimes averaged seven points, two rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Hardy's addition provides depth to a Mavericks guard lineup that includes stars Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.

Meanwhile, Quentin Grimes is in discussions with the Mavericks regarding a potential three-year contract extension.

Grimes is currently playing under a club option for the 2024-25 season and may become a restricted free agent after this season.