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The 2026 offseason has been a busy one for the Dallas Mavericks.
Led by the front office duo of Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz, the team added young players to its roster through the NBA draft and it addressed some key spots with a few trades.
One of the moves the Mavericks are making will bring Tarik Biberovic to Dallas.
Here are some things to know about Biberovic: 1.
The basics Name: Tarik Biberovic Position: Forward Height: 6-7 Weight: 218 Previous team: Fenerbahce (Turkiye) Birthplace: Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.
How to pronounce his name Here's the pronunciation of Tarik Biberovic's name: (TAH-rick bee-BEHR-oh-vitch).
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A standout in Europe Biberovic was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft.
While his NBA career didn't immediately begin, he did find a way to continue making an impact in Europe.
The forward has played for Fenerbahce in Turkiye over the last eight seasons, helping the team to Turkish Super League championships in 2022 and 2024-26.
Biberovic has also won five Turkish Cups with the team in 2019, 2020 and 2024-26.
In 2025, Fenerbahce captured a EuroLeague title.
In the 2025-26 season, Biberovic averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 39.9% from the 3-point line.
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What his contract could look like While the Mavericks acquired Biberovic's draft rights, the team still has to sign him to a contract.
What could his deal look like? According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are expected to sign Biberovic to a two-year, $6 million deal.
The deal would come with a team option in Year 2.
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Who was his NBA comparison when he was drafted? Back when he was drafted, Biberovic was described as a "draft-and-stash" candidate who needed more time to develop in Europe.
He made the most of his time with Fenerbahce and appears ready to make the NBA leap.
According to NBA.com, Biberovic's game can be compared to that of Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic.