Dallas Mavericks Sign Free Agent Guard Facundo Campazzo, Per Reports

PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 27: Facundo Campazzo #7 of the Denver Nuggets works towards the basket … [+] against Keon Johnson #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on February 27, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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The Dallas Mavericks are finally filling their vacant roster position. The team is signing free agent guard Facundo Campazzo to a one-year deal, according to Eurohoops and Marka.

NBA correspondent Marc Stein previously reported that the Mavericks were in advanced talks to sign Campazzo as of Tuesday, saying, “Campazzo appears increasingly poised to seize it barring an unforeseen Mavs move before Opening Night rosters lock.”

Campazzo, who is from Argentina, played the last two seasons in NBA with the Denver Nuggets. He appeared in 130 games with Denver and has averages of 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.1 minutes per game.

In joining the Mavericks, Campazzo reunites with former Real Madrid teammate Luka Doncic. The two played together during the 2017-18 season when Real Madrid won the EuroLeague and ACB championship titles.

Since losing guard Jalen Brunson in free agency last summer, the Mavericks have needed an additional ball handler on the roster. Campazzo, Dallas believes, can help fill some of those responsibilities behind Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie.

The Mavericks roster now stands at 17, with Campazzo filling the fifteenth regular roster spot. Dallas also carries two-way player Tyler Dorsey and training camp invitee McKinley Wright IV.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/doylerader/2022/10/12/dallas-mavericks-sign-free-agent-guard-facundo-campazzo-per-reports/