Report: JaVale McGee Will Sign With Mavericks

Former Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee is signing with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Yahoo's Chris Haynes.

Free agent center JaVale McGee has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @YahooSports. https://t.co/MwfnD0vPK0
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2022

Just hours prior, Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro tweeted out Dallas had gained major steam in the race for McGee, who reportedly wanted a multi-year deal. Milwaukee was also in the running according to Gambo.

The Suns were reportedly not willing to sign McGee past a one-year contract.

Hearing Dallas is very interested in Suns free agent Center Javale McGee could offer him the two-year deal he is seeking.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 30, 2022

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported it was a three-year, $20.1 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, with a player option for the third season.

McGee made $5 million during the 2021-22 season with Phoenix, where he played 74 games for the Suns, averaging 9.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in just under 16 minutes played.

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