Mavericks cut Samuel Dalembert, others to finalize roster

Dallas has their 15-man unit now.The Dallas Mavericks have cut Samuel Dalembert as they trim the roster to 15 players, according to Yahoo! Sports' Shams Charania. Dalembert cuts leaves three centers on the roster: Zaza Pachulia, JaVale McGee and Salah Mejri, who had an impressive preseason to beat out Dalembert.

Since McGee is injured, Mejri will immediately have a role to begin this season. Although he's 29 and certainly lacks the potential of a younger player, he's proven that he can still be physical with his thin frame and looked solid as a rebounder. Whether he can hold up defensively against NBA talent on a nightly basis in the biggest question, but as a likely second unit player, he…