After a major turn in events for the Dallas Mavericks, they did not sign DeAndre Jordan. Now all the free agents that promised to return with hopes of another Playoff run, are running away. Richard Jefferson has signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Marc Stein of ESPN:
Another curveball in Mavs’ offseason: Hearing that vet swingman Richard Jefferson, thought to be staying in Dallas, now signing with Cavs
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 21, 2015
Looming signing of Richard Jefferson adds wing depth for Cleveland as Cavs continue to negotiate with the still-unsigned J.R. Smith
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 21, 2015
Mavs owner Mark Cuban tells ESPN that team was NOT blindsided by Richard Jefferson’s U-turn a la DeAndre Jordan, saying RJ called him first
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 21, 2015
With Jefferson on the Cavaliers, he replaces another former Maverick, Shawn Marion who will be retiring this year. With Jefferson in his slot, and J.R Smith and Tristan Thompson still uncertain to return to a Cavaliers uniform next season, Jefferson could move up in the rotation. Either way we know Jefferson is in ‘ring-chasing mode’ and wants to be able to claim a ring to himself with the help of LeBron & Cast. I think he picked a good spot.
