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Three more free agents that could help the Dallas Mavericks

By Kohl Rast

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 24: Dirk Nowitzki #41 is helped up by teammates J.J. Barea ;#5 and Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 24, 2015 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 24: Dirk Nowitzki #41 is helped up by teammates J.J. Barea ;#5 and Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 24, 2015 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 31: Mirza Teletovic #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks attempts a shot in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Bradley Center on October 31, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 31: Mirza Teletovic #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks attempts a shot in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Bradley Center on October 31, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Mirza Teletovic

Lastly, I have Mirza Teletovic for the Mavericks to consider. I am sure the first thing you were thinking was “Hey, Teletovic isn’t from South America”, but I just couldn’t find another reasonable option from the countries that make up South America. Instead, you will just have to settle for yet another European, this time from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Teletovic is a more familiar name than the other two, thanks to his decent seasons spent in Brooklyn, Phoenix and Milwaukee. In the six seasons Teletovic has spent in the league, he has put up averages of 8.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in about 18 minutes per game. Those numbers aren’t too bad, especially considering his slash line of .406/.371/.755.

Teletovic would give the Mavs another shooter off the bench for the 2nd unit, which I believe is something Coach Carlisle is very interested in. Teletovic would be a nice addition under the MLE and would add a good scoring punch. His defense is a bit suspect, but that can be dealt with over time. I still think he would be a great choice.

Next. Dallas Mavericks player profile: J.J. Barea

These are just a few of the options for the Dallas Mavericks and would give the team something a little different than they currently have. None of these guys will likely be signed by the Mavs anyways, but a man can dream, right?