Justin Jackson Signs With Dallas Mavericks

Posted Oct 16, 2021
The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday they have signed former UNC forward Justin Jackson. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Jackson (6-8, 220) was the 15th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings and holds career averages of 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists with Sacramento, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Milwaukee. (NBA.com)

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