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The Dallas Mavericks have waived center JaVale McGee, a year after signing him to a three-year contract with plans for him to start. McGee fell out of the rotation early in the season and played sparingly thereafter. The Mavericks missed the playoffs, and despite a midseason trade to pair Kyrie Irving with Luka Doncic, it didn't provide the desired spark. McGee averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games last season.
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly involved in a mock 3-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, acquiring Clint Capela in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr. and JaVale McGee. Capela, a former Houston Rocket, would provide the Mavs with a premier rim protector and interior presence. The trade is seen as a win-now move for Dallas, as they add a starting center while sending out players who have been on their way out. The Mavericks receive an A+ grade for the trade.
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to trade or release center JaVale McGee, as the team has been shopping him for a few weeks now. McGee's time in Dallas was disappointing, and the team wants to move on from him. The Mavericks are looking for a better option at center and McGee is not part of their future plans. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mavericks' moves in free agency.
Lakers center JaVale McGee called out ESPN analyst Jay Williams for using his name to criticize teammate Anthony Davis, comparing Davis' inconsistency to McGee's floor. McGee, a three-time NBA champion, took exception to the comparison and asked Williams to put some respect on his name. Davis himself wasn't too worried about his Game 2 performance, saying he got the same shots as in Game 1 but just didn't make them.
The Dallas Mavericks' season of absurdity nears its end with a 132-130 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Although technically not eliminated from the Play-In Tournament, the Mavericks have lost seven of their last eight games and their season's conclusion feels inevitable. The team has tried its hardest to salvage this unexpectedly miserable year, but mistakes, foreseeable problems, and absurdity have plagued them. The Mavericks' stale roster building and lack of depth have been exposed, and questions arise about what could have been done differently.
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Atlanta Hawks 132-130, lowering their magic number to miss the play-in to two. Kyrie Irving had a game-high 41 points, while Dejounte Murray led Atlanta with 25 points. Dallas' inability to defend the rim and limit extra possessions lost them the game, as every big shot for Atlanta down the stretch came within five feet. JaVale McGee provided an energy and presence that no other big on the team has, but it was not enough to overcome Atlanta's strong paint presence.