Mavericks set to cut JJ Barea already after signing him to thank him

Re-signed by the Dallas Mavericks, JJ Barea, 36, is ultimately not going to stay there according to ESPN. Indeed, it would be expected that the Puerto Rican be cut, which was apparently expected.

The Mavericks have 16 guaranteed contracts in the workforce and will have to part with one before the start of the season, and the veteran will pay the price. Obviously his signature was a gesture of Mark Cuban since he will receive all of his 2.6 million dollars, a way of thanking him for his 11 years in the Texan jersey.

During the intersasion he spoke of his frustration at having played only 5 minutes in the first round of the playoffs. He had still done some good service to the Texans during the regular season with 7.7 points at 41.1% including 37.6% at 3-pts, 1.8 rebound and 3.9 assists in 15.5 minutes, but complicated when the titular playmaker is called Luka Doncic and that there is also a young leader like Jalen Brunson.

To see if he can find an NBA team.

Filed to ESPN — Sources: Mavs plan to release J.J. Barea on Thursday. Mark Cuban knew this move was likely when Barea signed a 1-year, $2.6M deal last week but wanted to reward him for his impact over 11 years with Mavs. Barea, 36, still hopes to play in NBA this season.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 9, 2020