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Mavs: A Review of the Southwest Division Teams’ Free Agency Moves

By Avery Klatsky

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 14: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks and Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on November 14, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 14: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks and Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on November 14, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 24: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets and Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 24: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Tarik Black #28 of the Houston Rockets and Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have arguably had the most activity in the Southwest, having many players come and go since July 1st.

Additions/Re-Signings:

  • C Salah Mejri

Salah Majri, who is from Tunisia, signed a one-year, $1.5 million dollar deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

In 61 games last year for the Dallas Mavericks, Mejri averaged 3.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. The 32-year-old has played for the Dallas Mavericks since 2015.

  • Devin Harris, G

For the third time in his career, Devin Harris re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks. The contract, which is just a one year deal, is worth just under $2.4 million.

Harris played with the Denver Nuggets last year and averaged 8.2 points and 2.5 assists per game. He also shot 40.6 percent from the floor.

  • DeAndre Jordan, C

The Dallas Mavericks biggest signing in free agency was DeAndre Jordan, former center for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks signed him to a one-year deal worth roughly $24.1 million dollars.

https://twitter.com/DeAndre/status/1013273457671352323

There was controversy a few years ago when Jordan was allegedly going to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he pulled out of the deal and ended up resigning with the Clippers.

light. Related Story. Why signing DeAndre Jordan may be genius

Last season with the Clippers, Jordan averaged 12.0 points and 15.2 rebounds per game. He also had a 64.5 field goal percentage.

Although fans are split on whether to be happy or not that Jordan is coming to Dallas, it’s evident that he will become one of the Mavs’ best players.

  • SF Maarty Leunen

The Mavs acquired small forward Maarty Leunen in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for forward Jonathan Motley and guard Renaldas Seibutis.

Last season, Leunen played in Europe and averaged 7.4 points and 4.0 assists per game. He also shot about 50 percent from the floor.

  • PF Dirk Nowitzki

Mavs legend, Dirk Nowitzki, resigned with Dallas on a one-year, $5 million dollar contract.

https://twitter.com/dallasmavs/status/1021421949933760512

Dirk, who has spent his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks, will yet again stay in the Southwest division for another year. It turns out he still has gas in the tank.

Last season, Dirk averaged 12.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in just 24.7 minutes per game. The big German, who is 40-years-old, shot an impressive 40.9 percent from downtown.

Losses:

  • PG Seth Curry – Portland Trail Blazers – Two-year, $2.75 million
  • C Nerlens Noel – Oklahoma City Thunder – Two-years
  • SF Doug McDermott – Indiana Pacers – Three-years, $22 million
  • SG Aaron Harrison – Free agent
  • PG Kyle Collinsworth – Waived
  • PG Yogi Ferrell –  Sacramento Kings – Two-years, $5.3 million
  • SF Jalen Jones – Waived
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