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Dallas Mavericks sign VI's D'Moi M. Hodge

Virgin Islands' basketball star D'Moi M. Hodge will now try to make an impression at Dallas' training camp this fall. Photo: Dallas News
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks announced the signing of free agent and Virgin Islands' basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge ahead of training camp. Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Facebook
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks announced the signing of free agent and Virgin Islands' basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge ahead of training camp. Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Facebook
DALLAS, Texas, USA- On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks announced the signing of free agent and Virgin Islands' basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge ahead of training camp.

Hodge, a 26-year-old guard who stands at 6-4, spent last season with the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki. He began his career as a two-way player for Los Angeles Lakers where he spent time with Anthony M. Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie, who are now his Mavericks teammates.

According to CBS Sports, Hodge will now try to make an impression at Dallas' training camp this fall.

Last year, he averaged 7.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 38.0 percent from the floor over 40 games overseas.

Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online, Hodge confirmed his signing and modestly added, "I'm working out with the team, and around everyone, but I'll eventually just be with the G League."

Former Lakers'

Hodge appeared in seven games for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2023-24 season, as well as 30 games with the South Bay Lakers and Rip City Remix of the G League.

He had stops at the State College of Florida and Cleveland State at the college level before finishing his five-year collegiate career with Missouri.

Hodge is also the first Virgin Islander to ever play in the NBA.

25 Responses to “Dallas Mavericks sign VI's D'Moi M. Hodge”

  • Central (21/09/2025, 06:53) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Proud of you son of the soil.
    • There's More to It (21/09/2025, 15:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      The terms of the deal were not revealed, but it’s likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract for the upcoming training camp.

      An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed, minimum salary NBA deal allowing a team to bring in a player for training camp or Summer League to compete for a spot on the NBA or G League roster. If a player is waived but then signs with the team's G League affiliate for at least 60 days, they can earn a G League conversion bonus, incentivizing the player to join the team's development system. Exhibit 10 contracts can also be converted to two-way contracts before the regular season begins.

      The NBA sees your dedication and capability.
  • jack (21/09/2025, 07:23) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    You go boy!!!
  • great (21/09/2025, 07:43) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done. Congratulations to him!!
  • and (21/09/2025, 08:12) Like (2) Dislike (16) Reply
    WHAT ABOUT YOUR HERO ~ SAINT ANDREW ? WHO HE PLAYING FOR NOW ?
    • DEDE (21/09/2025, 11:24) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      This is not about Andrew. Stop including him in other’s moments to shine. It becoming annoying now.
  • Anonymous (21/09/2025, 09:41) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    One of the players that has the full support of government and the elite in the bvi
  • THINK! (21/09/2025, 09:41) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes build your career step by step. May God continue to guide and direct you.
  • family (21/09/2025, 10:03) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    #Nice. Couldn't have happened to a better person.
  • god knows (21/09/2025, 10:13) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations supper proud of you
  • Mama llama (21/09/2025, 10:19) Like (5) Dislike (14) Reply
    Are you insane? Have you ever heard of a St Croix boy named Tim Duncan?….have some respect
    • Really (21/09/2025, 17:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      We are talking about the first to sign with a NBA team from the British virgin Islands. Mr Penn was also close but he didn't sign with the team
  • FIRE (21/09/2025, 11:25) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    He's better than Bronny by far. Put some licks on Leeflop when you meet him.
  • DEDE (21/09/2025, 11:26) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations. Praying you will have a successful seasons. Keep God first.
  • Not the 1st bvislander to play in NBA (21/09/2025, 11:31) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    That big tall Penn dude played for Dallas before
    • @ Not the 1st bvislander to play in NBA (21/09/2025, 13:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Penn in September 2015 to a training camp deal, as reported by the team's official website.

      While he participated in training camp, he was ultimately unable to secure a spot on the final roster and did not play in any official NBA games.
    • @ Not the 1st bvislander to play in NBA (21/09/2025, 13:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Kleon never played for Dallas.
  • YATTA (21/09/2025, 12:45) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mehson, I excited now for this. But yuh see, he playing for a team that I dont really follow cause, i follow players but not teams, but I like the sport too. First Lebron James, with my next fav Luka. I bleed purple and gold but I also bleed green some days of the week. I am also an OKC fam now, real talk.
  • The watchdog (21/09/2025, 12:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young Hodge going places
  • Congrats (21/09/2025, 13:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great NEWS!!! Keep up the good work.
  • Yes (21/09/2025, 18:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our people are moving forward
  • dog man (21/09/2025, 20:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let's go hodgeie all way to championship!!! All the way cuz
  • Macky (22/09/2025, 12:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations on the signing, keep improving your game and working on the role that will get you to the official NBA contract. No hate just keep working. Three's, making open shots, great attitude and Defense will do it.
  • guy hill (22/09/2025, 16:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations D. Stay healthy and level headed. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave.


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