DeAndre Jordan Trade Rumors: Star 'Weighing' Opting In to Help Deal to Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is reportedly "weighing" opting into the final year of his contract before Friday's deadline and allowing the organization to seek trade offers.
On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the New York Times reported the Dallas Mavericks, who Jordan snubbed to re-sign with the Clips in 2015, are among the potential landing spots.
The 29-year-old rim protector reached a verbal agreement with the Mavs in July 2015. He famously changed his mind before officially signing the deal, allowing him to remain with the Clippers.
Mike Fisher of 247Sports reported Saturday that Dallas "decided to let bygones [be] bygones" and is interested in Jordan this summer.
The Houston native would earn $24.1 million under the final year of his deal in 2018-19, per Spotrac. He'd also retain the potential to hit free agency next summer.
Jordan averaged 12.0 points, 15.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks while shooting 64.5 percent from the field across 77 appearances for L.A. last season. He ranked 16th among centers in player efficiency rating (20.17), per ESPN.com.
Adding the coveted defense-first center to a starting lineup also projected to feature Dirk Nowitzki, Wesley Matthews, Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. would put the Mavs on a path to bounce back from a 24-58 record last season.
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