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Dallas Mavericks Sign Kyle Collinsworth, Waive Two

By Kohl Rast

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Kyle Collinsworth #2 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo during the 2016-2019 Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 26, 2016 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Kyle Collinsworth #2 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo during the 2016-2019 Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 26, 2016 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Dallas Mavericks have made yet another move in hopes of finding a two-way contract player that really fits with the system. The Mavs signed Texas Legends guard, Kyle Collinsworth to a two-way deal, while waiving both Jeff Withey and Antonius Cleveland.

Surprises continue to come through for the Dallas Mavericks as the team decided to part ways with yet another two-way contract player, Antonius Cleveland. The Mavs started the season with summer league standout, Gian Clavell as the second two-way starter going forward. That did not last very long.

Clavell struggled to find his rhythm among the stars of the NBA and Dallas decided to go a different route, signing Cleveland to a two-way deal from the Golden State Warriors G-League affiliate. After a supposed injury in the Mavs game last night, the team decided to make yet another change, bringing in Kyle Collinsworth from the Texas Legends. Dallas also decided to waive Jeff Withey in the same move.

The addition of Kyle Collinsworth will be an interesting one. Dallas has been a guard-heavy team for years now and looks to be continuing that trend. This move could mean a number of things, including the potential of Dennis Smith Jr. missing more significant time, or a possible trade looming. Either way, Collinsworth could bring some versatility to the table as he has a history of being an all-around player.

DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 17: Antonius Cleveland on the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 17, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 17: Antonius Cleveland on the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 17, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The waiving of Antonius Cleveland and Jeff Withey are not super significant moves, but Cleveland will go back to the Warriors G-League affiliate for now. Withey is a very capable center that found himself in a tough position with the Mavs. He shouldn’t have any problems finding a new job somewhere else. We wish both of them the best of luck as they continue their careers.

Collinsworth is coming off one of his best performances of the season with the Texas Legends, recording 24 points and 9 rebounds against the Northern Arizona Suns. Collinsworth has struggled with his shot in the past and may continue to, but hopefully he will make up for it in other aspects of the game. He is an above average rebounder for a guard and a good passer and should do fairly well  on the defensive end.

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These moves feel like they are in preparation for something, but until Dallas gives us more to go on, we are left guessing. Nevertheless, we bid farewell to Withey and Cleveland and welcome in Collinsworth in hopes that brighter days are ahead.