Recently waived veteran swingman Shabazz Muhammad is expected to sign a deal with the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops. We relayed yesterday that Muhammad would likely sign with a Chinese team barring another NBA opportunity.
Soon to be 26 years old, Muhammad was waived by the Bucks on Thursday as Milwaukee cut down its roster. He appeared in two preseason games, but his most significant action with the Bucks came in 11 games last season when he averaged 8.5 PPG.
Muhammad was originally selected 14th overall by the Jazz in 2013, but the Timberwolves acquired him on draft night. The forward spent four-and-a-half seasons in Minnesota, averaging 9.0 PPG and 2.8 RPG in 267 games.
The UCLA product has never averaged more than 10.5 PPG in a season where he played in more than 38 games.
Muhammad’s new deal cannot be finalized until he clears NBA waivers. That will happen later today, assuming he goes unclaimed.
He should be fun over there. Watch out Jimmer and Steph.