The Dallas Mavericks are interested in Boston Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams and Sacramento Kings unrestricted free agent Harrison Barnes, according to NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Mavericks are trying to surround superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving with more win-now players instead of young prospects.
“The latest team to have interest in Williams looking ahead to free agency is the Dallas Mavericks, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote. “It’s worth noting Williams and Mavericks star Luka Doncic are both represented by WME Sports.
“Another forward the Mavericks are interested in heading toward free agency is Harrison Barnes, league sources told HoopsHype. Barnes previously averaged 18.7 points and 5.2 rebounds in three seasons with Dallas.”
As a restricted free agent, Williams can either re-sign with the Celtics or sign an offer sheet with another team. Boston can match any offer sheet Williams signs as long as it comes within 48 hours.
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Williams averaged 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists for the Celtics this past season while shooting 45.4% from the field, 39.5% from beyond the arc, and 77.0% from the free-throw line in 79 games.
Barnes was traded by the Mavericks to the Kings in February 2019 while sitting on Dallas’ bench. The NBA champion averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 boards and 1.6 assists this past season for Sacramento while shooting 47.3% overall, 37.4% from 3-point land and 84.7% from the free-throw line.
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The Mavericks missed the play-in tournament in 2023 despite having Doncic and Irving. Kyrie becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, but the All-Star point guard is expected to stay in Dallas.
Irving averaged 27.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 20 games with the Mavericks in 2022-23. If the NBA operates with a $134 million salary cap, Uncle Drew would be eligible to re-sign with Dallas on a five-year, $272 million contract.
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