Mavericks formally waive seasoned center JaVale McGee

The Dallas Mavericks have actually formally waived veteran center JaVale McGee, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million agreement with Dallas last July. He is slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had till today to carry out a stretch-and-waive for the 7-footer.

In 7 starts and 42 looks with the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, McGee balanced 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes per video game while shooting 64% from the flooring and 58.5% at the nasty line. Last week, the Mavericks likewise re-signed forward Markieff Morris.

Per a couple of NBA wagering websites, the Dallas Mavericks hold 10th-shortest chances to win next season’s champion in 2024. Sportsbooks are revealing much better chances for the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers.

The Dallas Mavericks have actually waived center JaVale McGee, sources inform @TheAthletic @Stadium. McGee will be complimentary to sign with a brand-new group as soon as he clears waivers.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 29, 2023

McGee began 7 of the very first 9 video games last season. However, he fell out of the rotation about a month into the season. In the Mavericks’ 144-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 15, 2022, the 7-footer scored a season-high 18 points in the exact same variety of minutes off the bench.

The center likewise invested the 2015-16 season with Dallas. The 15-year veteran was picked 18th total by the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA Draft out of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Dallas Mavericks formally waive seasoned center JaVale McGee; Sacramento Kings are supposedly thinking about signing the three-time NBA champ

The Michigan native played his very first 4 NBA seasons (2008-2012) with Washington. Besides the Mavericks, McGee then went on to bet the Denver Nuggets (2012-15, 2020-21 season), Philadelphia 76ers (2014-15 season), Warriors (2016-18), Lakers (2018-20), Cleveland Cavaliers (2020-21 season), and Phoenix Suns (2021-22 season).

McGee won 3 NBA champions (2017, 2018, 2019) in a four-year period with the Warriors and Lakers. In the Mavericks’ 144-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 10, 2022, the center tape-recorded a season-high 18 points and 4 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.

Sacramento Kings have interest in signing the three-time NBA champ JaVale McGee upon him clearing waivers, league sources inform @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 29, 2023

The Sacramento Kings are supposedly thinking about signing McGee if the three-time NBA champ clears waivers, per NBA expert Chris Haynes. Earlier this month, Sacramento re-signed center Neemias Queta to a two-year, $4.22 million agreement.

Markieff Morris’ brand-new offer with Dallas is most likely for the veteran minimum. In February 2023, the Brooklyn Nets traded Morris and Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round draft choice, a 2029 first-round draft choice, and a 2029 second-rounder.