Mavericks Sign Kylor Kelley to Bolster Center Depth Amid Injury Crisis
Dallas Mavericks sign center Kylor Kelley to a two-way contract as they navigate a series of key player injuries.
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks deal with injuries to Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Maxi Kleber (right foot fracture), and Dwight Powell (right hip strain) all sidelined, the team signed 7-foot center Kylor Kelley to a two-way contract after waiving Jazian Gortman.
Kelley averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 63.5% from the field, garnered attention from multiple teams. However, the Mavericks secured his services. Kelley had several suitors, but Dallas was viewed as the best fit.
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