J.J. Barea, who has spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the Mavericks, reached a one-year deal to remain with the team for the veteran’s minimum of $2.6 million, sources told ESPN.
Barea, 36, has spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the Mavericks, playing a key role on the 2010-11 championship team. He played a limited role last season after returning from a ruptured Achilles, averaging 7.7 points and 3.9 assists in 29 games, but provides valuable leadership in the locker room and has an especially strong relationship with superstar Luka Doncic.