The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Willie Cauley-Stein over the weekend.
Cauley-Stein averaged 1.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game for the Mavericks this season.
The Mavericks said they will continue to support Cauley-Stein as he deals with a personal situation.
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The Dallas Mavericks are waiving center Willie Cauley-Stein and signing Marquese Chriss to a new two-year deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Chriss has averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12 games for the Mavericks, impressing the team with his energy.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 15, 2022
Harrison says the conversation with Cauley-Stein was difficult, but that the Mavs will continue to support him through his personal situation. He adds that in the end, franchise had to do what’s best for the franchise.
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) January 16, 2022
Here is Cauley-Stein talking about life with face tattoos:
