The Mavericks have waived Chinese forward Ding Yanyuhang, tweets Marc Stein of The New York Times.
Ding missed training camp and most of the preseason because of tendinitis in his knee, so it’s not surprising that he wasn’t able to earn a roster spot. He will join Dallas’ G League affiliate once he clears waviers, Stein adds (Twitter link).
Ding has played in China for the past seven seasons with the Shandong Golden Stars. He averaged 26.0 points and 5.2 rebounds last year and earned the Chinese Basketball Association Domestic MVP award for the second straight season.
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I was disappointed he missed training camp. I think the way he plays, he should stand out in the d-league, and I wouldnt be surprised if he eventually gets a call up