Everyone knew that changes were going to be made this week in Dallas, but the first round of changes may be a little bit surprising. Brandon Ashley, someone I viewed as a potential roster spot for the Mavs, has been waived.
Ashley, who has been with the Mavs during the last two summers, has continued to show his scoring ability, but has struggled in other aspects.
With this move, Dallas gets a little bit thinner at an already thin small forward position. This spot will be filled primarily by Wesley Matthews and Dorian Finney-Smith, with Harrison Barnes getting some minutes with a more traditional lineup.