Many people expected Boston to be active at the deadline using David Lee’s expiring contract to make salaries match in a bigger trade. But as no deal came to fruition, Boston decided to waive the veteran on Thursday afternoon.
Almost immediately after being waived, David Lee found himself already connected to the Dallas Mavericks as Dallas was already considered to be “front-runners.”
The Dallas Mavericks are significant frontrunners for free agent David Lee, who was waived by Boston, league sources tell The Vertical.
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Even though Dallas decided to stay put at the deadline, working the waiver wire and buyout market was something that the whole Mavs organization has been open about as they look to round out a solid playoff roster.