Dallas Mavericks J.J. Barea Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks entered training camp with 16 guaranteed contracts. They re-signed J.J. Barea and added Wesley Iwundu to fill their final roster spot meaning one player had to be released before the start of the regular season. The Mavs decided to cut the veteran, but his $2.5 million salary for this season was fully guaranteed.
The organization wanted Barea to stick around. They offered him different roles, but the veteran point guard had a strong desire to continue playing. He battled back from a torn Achilles in Jan.