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Wright -- Measured 5’11.25” barefoot, 6’0.25” in shoes 7’10.0” standing reach, 192.2 lbs, and 6’5.25” wingspan at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine
McKinley Wright IV played last season for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves. Wright averaged over 19 points and seven assists per game at the G League level and played in just five games with the NBA squad.
Wright recently played for the Suns' 2022 NBA Summer League team, averaging 8.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.9 minutes per game over five appearances.
Though Wright finished the 2021-22 campaign playing on one of the Timberwolves' two two-way contracts, he was able to join the Suns for the summer league after Minnesota declined to extend him a qualifying offer in late June. Wright made just five garbage-time appearances at the NBA level as a rookie last season and shot just 38.9 percent in summer-league play, so he could struggle to earn anything more than a training-camp invite in free agency this offseason.
Wright averaged 18.9 points, 7.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.9 minutes across 18 appearances with the Iowa Wolves during the 2021-22 campaign. Wright scored 20-plus times eight times during his first G League campaign, including a season-high 28 during a Jan. 28 win. The 23-year-old point guard also dished out at least 10 assists seven times, including a season-high 15 during a March 29 loss, and registered a double-double in each of those contests, plus one triple-double. During his first career triple-double, Wright notched 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
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Gueye -- It doesn't look like Gueye made the cut to be invited to 2022 NBA combine, so he's way off the radar.
Gueye is a 6-foot-11 stretch forward. He transferred to Pitt from Stony Brook prior to last season. In his lone year with the Panthers, he averaged 9.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, impressing with his athleticism, shooting ability, and shot-blocking skills. He wrapped up his Panther career with 312 total points and 43 three pointers. Gueye also blocked at least three shots in 11 games for the Panthers.
Gueye, a former America East Defensive Player of the Year at Stony Brook, transferred to Pitt prior to the start of the 2021-22 season. In 32 games with the Panthers - 28 of which were starts - Gueye averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. He finished third in the ACC in rejections per contest and shot 37% from 3-point distance.
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I don't think the Mavs will have any intention of offering these guys more than a GL spot to start. But as they are currently configured, Dallas has the ability to offer the incentive -- if you take the GL opening and show us something we need at the NBA level, we have a 2-way slot open where we can pay you more and bring you up. And we have a regular roster spot open too, if you earn it. From the Mavs end of things, it's a better avenue to getting something from their GL perhaps, but they do have to be effective in the development department to make it work.
Not that I think it's going to happen, but IF (a huge IF) the Mavs were to turn Wright into a usable 3rd PG/playmaker, it would be a huge positive advance. Get him on a minimum deal, and there would be minutes and opportunity for him to contribute as he learns.
Wright -- Measured 5’11.25” barefoot, 6’0.25” in shoes 7’10.0” standing reach, 192.2 lbs, and 6’5.25” wingspan at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine
McKinley Wright IV played last season for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves. Wright averaged over 19 points and seven assists per game at the G League level and played in just five games with the NBA squad.
Wright recently played for the Suns' 2022 NBA Summer League team, averaging 8.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.9 minutes per game over five appearances.
Though Wright finished the 2021-22 campaign playing on one of the Timberwolves' two two-way contracts, he was able to join the Suns for the summer league after Minnesota declined to extend him a qualifying offer in late June. Wright made just five garbage-time appearances at the NBA level as a rookie last season and shot just 38.9 percent in summer-league play, so he could struggle to earn anything more than a training-camp invite in free agency this offseason.
Wright averaged 18.9 points, 7.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.9 minutes across 18 appearances with the Iowa Wolves during the 2021-22 campaign. Wright scored 20-plus times eight times during his first G League campaign, including a season-high 28 during a Jan. 28 win. The 23-year-old point guard also dished out at least 10 assists seven times, including a season-high 15 during a March 29 loss, and registered a double-double in each of those contests, plus one triple-double. During his first career triple-double, Wright notched 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
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Gueye -- It doesn't look like Gueye made the cut to be invited to 2022 NBA combine, so he's way off the radar.
Gueye is a 6-foot-11 stretch forward. He transferred to Pitt from Stony Brook prior to last season. In his lone year with the Panthers, he averaged 9.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, impressing with his athleticism, shooting ability, and shot-blocking skills. He wrapped up his Panther career with 312 total points and 43 three pointers. Gueye also blocked at least three shots in 11 games for the Panthers.
Gueye, a former America East Defensive Player of the Year at Stony Brook, transferred to Pitt prior to the start of the 2021-22 season. In 32 games with the Panthers - 28 of which were starts - Gueye averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. He finished third in the ACC in rejections per contest and shot 37% from 3-point distance.
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I don't think the Mavs will have any intention of offering these guys more than a GL spot to start. But as they are currently configured, Dallas has the ability to offer the incentive -- if you take the GL opening and show us something we need at the NBA level, we have a 2-way slot open where we can pay you more and bring you up. And we have a regular roster spot open too, if you earn it. From the Mavs end of things, it's a better avenue to getting something from their GL perhaps, but they do have to be effective in the development department to make it work.
Not that I think it's going to happen, but IF (a huge IF) the Mavs were to turn Wright into a usable 3rd PG/playmaker, it would be a huge positive advance. Get him on a minimum deal, and there would be minutes and opportunity for him to contribute as he learns.
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