The Mavericks have requested waivers on two-way forward Eugene Omoruyi, the team announced on social media (Twitter link). The move clears a two-way roster spot for the club.
Omoruyi, 24, signed with Dallas after going undrafted last August. He only appeared in four games with the franchise, averaging 1.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 4.5 minutes.
The 6-foot-6 Omoruyi recently underwent surgery on his right big toe and is expected to miss four-to-six months of action, as we previously relayed. Prior to going undrafted, he played his senior collegiate season at Oregon, averaging 17.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
The Mavericks currently own the eight-best record in the Western Conference at 15-17.
That really sucks for him. I thought he was definitely better than Jaquori McGlauhlin. Maybe George King or Charlie Brown can get converted to replace him. Carlik Jones is a candidate, but I feel like the other guys have a better chance and also prior experience with the Hawks and Suns
Theo Pinson is eligible to take this two-way spot, right? Like the Marquese Chriss thing with Golden State a few years ago?
Sure, Pinson would be eligible.
Pinson deserves a two way deal and Chriss has also been playing very well. Ihope they also release Jordan from the other 2way deal