In the aftermath of their NBA Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks have had a riveting offseason filled with intriguing moves. Their latest acquisition of four-time champion Klay Thompson and the trade of Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes has raised eyebrows across the league. With one roster spot left to fill, the Mavericks are now turning their attention to a familiar face who may make a comeback.
It has been reported by NBA insider Marc Stein that the Mavericks are showing keen interest in bringing back 10-year veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Stein also alluded to the possibility of Dennis Smith Jr. and Talen Horton-Tucker joining the Mavericks, but he emphasized that Dinwiddie is the frontrunner for the final roster spot.
Last season, Dinwiddie split his playing time between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. At the start of the offseason, it was rumored by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that both the Lakers and Mavericks were eyeing Dinwiddie as a potential target.
In another report by Jovan Buha and Shams Charania of The Athletic, it was suggested that the Lakers may also pursue Dinwiddie, along with the possibility of acquiring Gary Trent Jr. However, Trent ultimately signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving Dinwiddie as a free agent still in search of a team.
As the offseason progresses, all eyes will be on whether Dinwiddie ultimately lands with the Mavericks or the Lakers. The saga continues as teams across the league strive to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season.
