Overview
- The Mavericks announced two-way contracts for guard John Poulakidas and forward Tyler Smith, with two-way guard Miles Kelly placed on waivers.
- Poulakidas is averaging 14.7 points for the G League’s San Diego Clippers and ranks among the league leaders in made three-pointers.
- The Yale product played four collegiate seasons and averaged 19.4 points as a senior while shooting better than 40% from three.
- Hoops Rumors reports Poulakidas’ eligibility to be active depends on Dallas converting Ryan Nembhard to a standard deal, which would open a two-way slot and allow up to 12 NBA appearances.
- Dallas sits at 21-38 after a recent skid, and coverage frames the move as an effort to add floor spacing and depth during an injury-hit stretch.