The Dallas Mavericks sign center DeSagana Diop
The Dallas Mavericks have brought back center DeSagana Diop on a five year contract. Diop was part of the Jason Kidd trade with the Nets last season. The 26-year old Diop is a defensive stopper and a good rebounder but that’s about it. Don’t expect him to do anything on offense. Diop played in 79 games (23 starts) for the Nets & Mavericks this season and he has averaged 16.4 minutes, 2.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.1 blocked shots per game. Diop has now played in 434 games (82 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 14.7 minutes, 2.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 1.1 blocked shots per game. Look for Diop to do a decent job for the Mavericks this season.