The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Willie Cauley-Stein over the weekend.
Cauley-Stein averaged 1.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game for the Mavericks this season.
The Mavericks said they will continue to support Cauley-Stein as he deals with a personal situation.
The Dallas Mavericks are waiving center Willie Cauley-Stein and signing Marquese Chriss to a new two-year deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Chriss has averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12 games for the Mavericks, impressing the team with his energy.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 15, 2022
Harrison says the conversation with Cauley-Stein was difficult, but that the Mavs will continue to support him through his personal situation.