Mavs to Sign Veteran Spencer Dinwiddie to One-Year Deal, per Report

After playing a key role in Dallas' 2021-22 Western Conference finals run, Dinwiddie is back with the franchise once again.

Mar 27, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran swingman Spencer Dinwiddie is returning to the Dallas Mavericks for the second time in his career, as he will sign a one-year deal with the franchise for the upcoming NBA season, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Charania broke the news in real time in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, where he noted that the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the teams interested in bringing Dinwiddie back.

BREAKING NEWS: "Spencer Dinwiddie is signing with the Dallas Mavericks" ~ @ShamsCharania #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/KwBNfIM6GA

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2024

The 31-year-old 10-year vet spent last season with the Brooklyn Nets and the Lakers, where he averaged 10.5 points and 4.7 assists on 39.2% shooting in 76 games. Dinwiddie is sure to bring energy off the bench as a reliable role player for the Mavericks next season, and can certainly spot start as necessary.

Dinwiddie played a key role in helping the Mavericks reach the Western Conference finals during the 2021-22 season when he joined the franchise as a mid-season acquisition from the Washington Wizards. In 23 regular season games that season for Dallas, Dinwiddie averaged 15.8 points and 3,9 assists on 49.8% shooting from the floor and a 40.4% mark from three.

Dinwiddie will be expected to fill the minutes vacated by Josh Green and Derrick Jones Jr., who both departed from last year's NBA Finals roster.