(Note: The order below is based on Kevin Pelton's top 25 free agent rankings for the 2025 offseason.) If the nine-time All-Star opts in to his $43 million salary, the Mavericks have only the veteran minimum exception and are over the second apron. Mathurin is a restricted free agent next summer if a new deal is not reached. The $15 million player option for next season is replaced with a starting salary of $19 million. At the very least, Portis will get an increase from his $13.4 million player option.