Dallas Mavericks need to waive G-League sensation to re-sign former draft pick to full contract

Dallas Mavericks must waive Brandon Williams to sign Dennis Smith Jr.

We learned yesterday that the Dallas Mavericks had signed their former No.9 overall pick, Dennis Smith Jr., to an Exhibit-9 contract.

However, Brett Siegel is reporting that if the Mavericks want to sign Dennis Smith Jr. to a roster spot for next season, they have two options.

They can either waive Brandon Williams, their two-way star, who has been doing quite well in the G-League. In fact, Williams won the G-League scoring title last season.

Their other option is to trade another star without taking back a heavier salary to try and create some cap room to bring Smith Jr. in.

Dennis Smith Jr. could have Guerschon Yabusele-style NBA resurgence

After seven years in the NBA, Dennis Smith Jr. would join Real Madrid for a brief stint. In fact, that stint didn’t last more than one month.

However, fans will remember that the last notable player to go from Real Madrid to the NBA was Guerschon Yabusele.

Yabusele, much like Smith Jr., had lost his spot in the NBA. But he would impress everyone with his stint with the 76ers.

And this summer, Yabusele earned a move to the New York Knicks. Perhaps Smith Jr. is targeting a similar return to form with the Mavericks.