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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 20
Breaking Down Melvin Ajinca, the Dallas Mavericks' 2024 Second-Round Pick

Breaking Down Melvin Ajinca, the Dallas Mavericks' 2024 Second-Round Pick

Though he won't suit up for the Dallas Mavericks this season, the 51st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, French wing Melvin Ajinca, has true potential as an athletic cutter and transition scorer who can also spot up and hit threes.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 23
Dallas Mavericks 2024 Second-Round Pick Signs With French Club Team

Dallas Mavericks 2024 Second-Round Pick Signs With French Club Team

The Dallas Mavericks only had one draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, trading up from No. 58 to No. 51 to select Melvin Ajinca from France. At the time, it was widely speculated that Ajinca would be stashed overseas while the Mavs prioritized players who could help them now.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 16
Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores

Summer League: Top Southwest Division Rookies And Sophomores

Much like the Pacific and Northwest Divisions, the Southwest Division has many exciting rookies and sophomores who deserve time and attention. Here are the top rookies and sophomores from each of the Southwest Division teams and what to expect from each of them at Summer League.

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Ajinca, Miller, Sharp were impressive in first day of summer league practice

As the Dallas Mavericks started preparing Monday for the NBA2k Summer League 2024 — which begins this weekend in Las Vegas — Jared Dudley explained the goals that have been set up for him.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / July 3

Lawson, Prosper, Ajinca headline Mavs’ summer league roster

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