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Sources: Mavericks, Jaden Hardy reach 3-year, $18M extension

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DALLAS -- The Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on a three-year, $18 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The deal secures one of the backups in a star-studded backcourt led by Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

The Mavs already were counting on Hardy, 22, for depth before Dante Exum sustained a wrist injury that required surgery and will sideline him indefinitely. The defending Western Conference champs will open the season Thursday night at home against the San Antonio Spurs.