Landry Shamet is coming off a season in which he played 46 games (including five starts) for the Washington Wizards.

He finished the year averaging 7.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three-point range.

During the offseason, the Wizards waived Shamet.

By Josh Robbins of The Athletic on July 6:”The Wizards have waived Landry Shamet,” the team announced. Shamet’s $11 million salary for the upcoming season was non-guaranteed.

Shamet has had a tough season, but he’s generally a reliable three-point shooter.

With training camp starting next month, the 27-year-old could likely sign a veteran minimum contract.

I think the Dallas Mavericks are a team that should sign Shamet.

Landry Shamet

February 14, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (20) brings the ball up the court against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports/Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Shamet has only been in the NBA for six seasons, but he has plenty of experience playing for competitive teams.

In addition to the Wizards, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.

With the Suns and Nets, he was part of teams that included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.

The Mavs are a team coming off a season where they reached the NBA Finals.

A trio of Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic has many thinking they could return to the Finals in 2025.

Shamet would be a great addition to their bench for a playoff extension.

He has appeared in 53 NBA playoff games and is averaging career highs of 8.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 38.4 percent from three-point range.

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