Third time’s the charm for Seth Curry in Dallas? The Mavericks hope so. Brooklyn Nets free agent Curry, 32, has verbally agreed to a two-year deal with the...
The deal will return the sharp-shooting guard to Dallas, where he has a home in the offseason, for a third time.
Curry first signed a two-year, $5.9-million contract with the Mavericks in 2016 and shot 42.5% from three, averaging 12.8 points per game, as a part-time starter. He sat out the entire second year of the deal with a left tibia injury.Curry then returned in 2019 on a four-year, $32 million deal, but the Mavericks’ previous front-office regime
traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers after the first season in a swap for 3-and-D addition Josh RichardsonIn two full seasons in Dallas, he shot a combined 43.8% from three across 134 games. During his second stint, Curry capitalized on open 3-point opportunities -- 45.2% on five attempts per game -- which Luka Doncic has proven to generate better than nearly any superstar in the league.
Though the Mavericks have prioritized defense and rebounding upgrades this offseason, Curry’s addition will fill a need for guard depth off the bench and add to the Mavericks’ 3-point shooting arsenal around Doncic andAdvertisement Curry also played some point guard during his first season in Dallas, adding to the Mavericks’ current reserve ball-handling options.His scoring average in 2022-23 dipped below double digits for the first time since 2018-19. But Curry’s 40.5% 3-point shooting rate ranked as one of the most efficient marks in the league.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Dallas Mavericks hope to re-sign Kyrie IrvingThe All-Star guard will reportedly meet Friday with executives from the Phoenix Suns. He’s also expected to meet with the Houston Rockets, as well as the Mavs.
Les mer »
NBA free agency 2023: Kyrie Irving agrees to re-sign with Dallas MavericksEight-time NBA All-Star point guard and one-time champion Kyrie Irving will return to the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $126 million contract, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Les mer »
Kyrie Irving returning to Dallas Mavericks on three-year, $126 million dealKyrie Irving won’t be leaving Dallas.
Les mer »
Free agent Kyrie Irving agrees to 3-year deal with Dallas MavericksKyrie Irving is back with the Dallas Mavericks. The 31-year-old All-Star has verbally agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with a player option for...
Les mer »