Feb 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Headshot of Dallas Mavericks center Kylor Kelley (50) before the start of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks Release Player Before Kings Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 2, 2025 10:03 PM ET

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Sacramento Kings in Texas.

Before the game, the Mavs waived Kylor Kelley.

The former Oregon State star had been averaging 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 76.9% from the field in eight games.

The news comes after Chris Haynes reported that the Mavs will sign Kai Jones.

Via Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com: "The Dallas Mavericks will waive Kylor Kelley to free up a two-way contract spot to sign Kai Jones after he clears waivers, a source confirms to @DALHoopsJournal.

Once completed, Dallas will have Kessler Edwards, Brandon Williams, and Jones signed under two-way contracts."

The Dallas Mavericks will waive Kylor Kelley to free up a two-way contract spot to sign Kai Jones after he clears waivers, a source confirms to @DALHoopsJournal.

Once completed, Dallas will have Kessler Edwards, Brandon Williams, and Jones signed under two-way contracts. https://t.co/ir0EwksM2Z
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) March 2, 2025

Jones will be an intriguing addition to Dallas, as he was the 19th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

In 28 games with the LA Clipers (this year), the 24-year-old is averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 72.2% from the field.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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