Brandon Williams will sign a two-year standard deal with the Mavericks after reaching his two-way limit and stepping up following Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury.
Daniel Gafford returned, but the Mavericks fell short in a 113-109 loss to the Nets as Brooklyn rallied late. Dallas missed 12 free throws and gave up 20 threes.
Mavericks escape with a 120-119 win over the Bulls, moving to ninth in the West behind key plays from Dinwiddie, Thompson, and Davis in a tight finish.
Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have been upgraded to doubtful for Saturday’s game vs. the Bulls, marking a positive step in the Mavericks’ injury outlook.