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Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan as Mavericks Sign Matt Cross
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Caleb Houstan, ending his training camp deal with the team.
Houstan, a 23-year-old Canadian, has played in the NBA for Orlando and Atlanta and has made 37.8% of his career three-point shots.
He played two preseason games for New Orleans, averaging 1.5 points per game.
His next move is unclear, and his contract does not make him an obvious fit for the Pelicans’ G League affiliate.
Separately, the Dallas Mavericks signed forward Matt Cross to a training camp deal.
Cross went undrafted in 2025 and spent last season with the Texas Legends, Dallas’s G League team, where he averaged 6.1 points and 6.8 rebounds in 36 games.
He is expected to be waived in the coming days, which could allow him to earn a bonus if he spends at least 60 days with the Legends this season.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA.com transaction log.
Houstan had signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with the Pelicans in early August.
The Dallas Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot.
Cross played for the Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, during the 2025/26 season.
- Who
- The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.
- What
- The Pelicans waived Caleb Houstan, and the Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026. The transaction dates are not stated.
- Where
- New Orleans and Dallas.
- Why
- The reasons for the moves are not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Houstan's deal
- Exhibit 9 training camp contract with New Orleans
- Houstan's career
- 186 appearances with Orlando and Atlanta
- Cross's 2025/26 team
- Texas Legends
- Cross's Legends statistics
- 6.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 36 regular-season contests
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The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Matt Cross to a training camp contract. Mavs' roster up to 21 players
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