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Mavericks waive John Poulakidas before NBA regular season
The Dallas Mavericks have waived guard John Poulakidas before the NBA regular season begins.
The 23-year-old had been with Dallas on a two-way contract, which allows a player to move between an NBA team and its G League affiliate.
Poulakidas played for Dallas in the preseason, but the team did not keep him on its roster.
He also appeared in 13 games for the Mavericks late last season, according to one account.
He is now a free agent seeking a new team; Greek clubs Olympiacos and Panathinaikos have reportedly shown interest.
Dallas also waived guard Seth Lundy, and still must meet NBA roster rules by the regular-season deadline.
The Dallas Mavericks waived guard John Poulakidas before the NBA regular season.
Poulakidas had been on a two-way contract with Dallas.
He did not secure a place on the team’s roster.
The Mavericks also waived guard Seth Lundy, who was on an Exhibit 10 contract.
Poulakidas is now a free agent, according to Eurohoops.
- Who
- The Dallas Mavericks waived John Poulakidas.
- What
- The guard was released from his two-way contract.
- When
- October 17, 2026, according to Hoops Rumors; Eurohoops reported the move on October 18.
- Where
- Dallas, Texas. The sources do not state where the announcement was made.
- Why
- Poulakidas did not secure a roster spot, and the Mavericks decided to use the two-way contract slot differently.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Poulakidas signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Mavericks.
Poulakidas played for Dallas as he tried to secure a place on the roster.
Hoops Rumors reported that the Mavericks waived Poulakidas and Seth Lundy.
- Team
- Dallas Mavericks
- Player waived
- John Poulakidas
- Contract
- Two-year, two-way deal signed in March
- Other player waived
- Seth Lundy
- Status
- Free agent, according to Eurohoops