The Dallas Mavericks are bringing again Markieff Morris, the well-traveled ahead who performed eight video games with the group final season after being a part of the Kyrie Irving commerce, the group introduced in a press launch.
This summer season, Morris grew to become a free agent with none restrictions. All through his skilled basketball profession, he has been part of eight completely different NBA groups and earned an NBA championship in 2020 whereas taking part in for the Los Angeles Lakers.
With a view to make house for Morris on their group, the Mavericks needed to launch one other participant. They determined to waive JaVale McGee, a 7-foot heart who nonetheless had two years left on his contract.
They used the stretch clause, which spreads McGee’s remaining wage over 5 years, thus offering the Mavericks with some salary-cap aid for the following two seasons.
By signing Morris, the Mavericks have now reached the utmost restrict of 15 gamers on their roster, not counting these with two-way or Exhibit 10 contracts.
Over his 12 seasons within the NBA, Morris has maintained averages of 10.6 factors and 5 rebounds per recreation.
Through the earlier season, he performed in eight video games for the Mavericks, the place he averaged 4.5 factors in 8.8 minutes per recreation.
Morris is understood for his prowess as a three-point shooter, as he achieved a powerful 39.4 % success price from past the arc within the final season he performed with the Nets and Mavericks.