The Mavericks have officially signed second-round pick Jalen Brunson, the team announced today in a press release. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported today (via Twitter) that Brunson and the Mavs had agreed to a four-year contract with three years guaranteed.
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Brunson, the 33rd overall pick in the draft, is coming off a huge year at Villanova. While three teammates – Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo, and Omari Spellman – were drafted before him, it was Brunson who was named college basketball’s Player of the Year for the champion Wildcats. In his junior year, Brunson averaged 18.9 PPG, 4.6 APG, and 3.1 RPG with a shooting line of .521/.408/.802.
As a Maverick, Brunson will join a depth chart loaded with talented young point guards. Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic lead the way, with restricted free agent Yogi Ferrell also expected to sign a new deal soon to return to Dallas.
The Mavericks will be using some of their remaining cap room to sign Brunson to his new contract. None of the other exceptions available to the club – the room exception or the minimum salary – would have allowed for a four-year deal.
Are they gonna have anything left to pay Dirk?
Dirk would play for league min knowing the moment he hangs it up he has a ambassador role with the Mavs that will pay him very well for many years to come.
No many players like Dirk who was unselfish.
My guess is they let Yogi walk… Resign Dirk and call it a day
I’d rather Yogi than Brunson, cannot see much about him, I suppose will be DSJ, then Yogi & Brunson as 3rd PG & Doncic will play more the SG or even SF. Seems the best fit.