Another wingman has rejected an offer from the Sacramento Kings. Earlier in the day it was Monta Ellis rejecting the Kings in favor of the Indiana Pacers. Now, free agent wing Wesley Matthews has rejected a Kings offer with some big money attached to it.
Matthews will leave the Blazers and join the Dallas Mavericks. Dollar amount is unclear right now as the Mavs are still figuring out what they are doing with LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan.
Following from David Aldridge of Turner Sports.
Wes Matthews has agreed in principle with the Mavericks on a four-year deal, per source. Turned down huge offer from Sacramento.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 3, 2015
Contract amount with Dallas is not yet finalized, but Kings have been told Matthews is not taking their offer.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 3, 2015
Earlier in the day, Matthews was offered a huge deal by the Kings. Following from ESPN’s Marc Stein.
Wes Matthews Update: Sacramento offer to free-agent swingman is actually four-year deal at $16 million annually for total of $64 million
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 3, 2015
hopefully for Mavs fans, Matthews won’t be the only big name heading to Dallas. They have their hearts set on DeAndre Jordan and Matthews joining the Mavericks is a good sign. The two have discussed playing together and this step is going in the right direction for Dallas.
