The Dallas Mavericks are showing an interest in unrestricted free agent guards Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr., as well as wing Talen Horton-Tucker, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
The Mavs are coming off a run to the Finals, and even after adding Klay Thompson, could still use some depth.
“Dallas could elect to keep the spot open in the short-term, but league sources say that the Mavericks do hold an interest in re-signing Spencer Dinwiddie,” Stein wrote in his latest Substack newsletter. “League sources say that the Mavericks have also considered signing Dennis Smith Jr. and Talen Horton-Tucker.”
Dinwiddie, 31, finished last season with the Los Angeles Lakers after starting with the Brooklyn Nets. His time in LA, though, was less-than-impressive after receiving inconsistent playing time.
In 76 games total last season, Dinwiddie averaged 10.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 47 assists, shooting 39.2% from the field and 33.7% on 3-pointers. He has also spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, and has served a previous stint with the Mavericks (2021-23).
Smith, 26, was originally drafted by Dallas with the No. 9 overall pick in 2017. Along with the Mavs, he has spent time with the New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets and Nets.
In 56 games with the Nets last season, Smith averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 43.5% from the field and just 29.4% on threes.
Horton-Tucker, 23, has played for the Lakers and Utah Jazz. He averaged 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 56 appearances with Utah last season, shooting 39.6% from the field and 33.0% from beyond the arc.
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