The Mavericks waived Cleveland on Tuesday.
Cleveland was forced to make way with the Mavericks bringing in Dalano Banton. Presumably, Cleveland will head to the G League to suit up for the Texas Legends.
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Mavericks' Matthew Cleveland: Efficient shooting in win
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Cleveland racked up 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 24 minutes during Friday's 92-69 Summer League win against the Magic.
Cleveland made the best of his time off the bench in the team's last game in the Las Vegas Summer League. He shot 54.5 percent from the floor, 50 percent from deep and 100 percent from the free-throw line while being one of four players on his squad to score in double figures.
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Mavericks' Matthew Cleveland: Signs with Dallas
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Cleveland agreed to an undrafted free-agent contract with the Mavericks on Friday, Bryan Kalbrosky of USA Today reports.
Cleveland was a prolific scorer in college for the University of Miami, averaging 17.6 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from three over 29 games during the 2024-25 season. His off-ball effectiveness will be a key area of evaluation in the Las Vegas Summer League.
