The Dallas Mavericks played in their first preseason game last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it didn't take them long to make a roster move following the game. Earlier today, the Mavericks signed Dalano Banton to a deal while waiving Matthew Cleveland, and Banton will now join a loaded backcourt to try to earn a spot on the 15-man roster.
Dallas' backcourt was once thought of as one of their weak spots, as Kyrie Irving is set to miss a large chunk of this season after tearing his ACL in March, but their guard room is quietly loaded ahead of next season.