After negotiating a buyout with the New York Knicks over the weekend, Amar’e Stoudemire will be joining the Dallas Mavericks!
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The contract will become official once Stoudemire clears waivers & becomes a free agent on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET!!!
Amar’e Stoudemire has committed to joining the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources, giving him a chance to compete for a championship and adding much-needed frontcourt depth to a Western Conference contender’s bench.
Stoudemire, who negotiated a buyout with the New York Knicks over the weekend and was officially waived Monday, committed to the Mavs for the remainder of the season on Monday.
The contract will not become official until Stoudemire clears waivers on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, making him a free agent. His $23.4 million salary essentially makes the waivers process a mere formality.
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns were among the playoff contenders who expressed interest in Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star who averaged 12 points and 6.8 rebounds in 36 games with the Knicks this season.
However, as ESPN.com reported earlier this month, the Mavs were the front-runners for Stoudemire’s services all along.
Amar’e Stoudemire couldn’t leave without showing love to his former team, the Knicks, & NYC!
“I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to contribute positively on the court and in the community.
“Although I leave the Knicks with a heavy heart, I wish the organization the best of luck. Once a Knick always a Knick.”
