After what has transformed into a disastrous offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, the franchise attempted to shore up the point guard position on Tuesday by signing Deron Williams, confirmed the team:
OFFICIAL: Join us in welcoming PG .@DeronWilliams to the Dallas Mavericks! http://t.co/wv5yhx5crj pic.twitter.com/nrpZWbDOYK
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 14, 2015
The effect of DeAndre Jordan's decision to spurn the Mavs and stay with the Los Angeles Clippers was obviously a major blow to Dallas. Team owner Mark Cuban essentially said outright that a failure to sign Jordan would result in a catastrophic reversal of fortunes for the team, per ESPN.