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Willie Cauley-Stein waived by Dallas Mavericks

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.