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  • Mavericks Officially Sign George King To 10-Day Deal

    Mavericks Officially Sign George King To 10-Day Deal

    The Mavericks have officially signed small forward George King to a 10-day contract using the hardship exemption, the team announced in a press release.George King

    King, 27, is 6-foot-6 and has been playing for the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League, averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

    This becomes the third signing for the Mavericks in just a few days, as they have also added shooting guard Theo Pinson (story) and forward Marquese Chriss (story) on 10-day deals.

    King has appeared in one game for his career, in 2018-19 with the Suns. He has also played in Germany, Poland and Italy, as well as with the G League’s Northern Arizona Suns. He was waived by the LA Clippers in training camp.

  • Mavericks Signing George King To 10-Day Contract

    Mavericks Signing George King To 10-Day Contract

    The Mavericks intend to sign small forward George King to a 10-day contract using the hardship exemption, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.George King

    King, 27, is 6-foot-6 and has been playing for the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League, averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

    This becomes the third signing for the Mavericks in just a few days, as they have also added shooting guard Theo Pinson (story) and forward Marquese Chriss (story) on 10-day deals.

    King has appeared in one game for his career, in 2018-19 with the Suns. He has also played in Germany, Poland and Italy, as well as with the G League’s Northern Arizona Suns. He was waived by the LA Clippers in training camp.

    The Mavericks have three players in health and safety protocols entering Tuesday’s home game vs. the Timberwolves — Reggie Bullock, Josh Green and Maxi Kleber.

  • George King, Clippers Agree To Training Camp Deal

    George King, Clippers Agree To Training Camp Deal

    The Clippers have agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with small forward George King, agents Harrison Gaines and Charles Misuraca told Law Murray of The Athletic.George King

    King, 27, is 6-foot-6 and was originally selected by the Suns in the second round (No. 59 overall) of the 2018 draft.

    He appeared in one game with Phoenix as a rookie for his only NBA experience. He has spent time playing professionally in Germany, Poland and Italy since 2019-20.

    The Clippers currently have 14 players on guaranteed contracts, as well as point guard Yogi Ferrell, who is on a nonguaranteed deal. 

    “However, King’s Exhibit 10 deal could put him in line for a $50K bonus if he ends up joining the club’s G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario,” wrote Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. “He may also be a candidate to have his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal.”