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5 Teams That Should Sign Isaiah Austin

By Kyle Tomasi

Jan 7, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor former center Isaiah Austin during the first half at Ferrell Center. Kansas won 56-55. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor former center Isaiah Austin during the first half at Ferrell Center. Kansas won 56-55. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and guard Deron Williams (8) celebrate during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Bulls 107-82. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and guard Deron Williams (8) celebrate during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Bulls 107-82. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Mavericks

Maybe it’s just because of the Texas connection, but the Dallas Mavericks are in dire need of help in any way they can get it. At 4-15, the Mavs have been one of the most disappointing teams this season.

With Dirk Nowitzki is on his way out, second-year man Dwight Powell has shown flashes of brilliance at the power forward position. He, however, will need a backup once Nowitzki calls it quits.

The Mavericks went out and got Harrison Barnes in the offseason which has proven to be a good pickup so far. Barnes is averaging 20.4 through 19 games (per espn.com) but next in line in scoring is third-string point guard J.J. Barea at 16.3.

Austin could step in and give them points off the bench, but also help in the rebounding and block department. Currently, Andrew Bogut leads the team with 10.7 rebounds and 0.87 blocks per game. Austin’s length and athletic ability could prove vital for the struggling Mavs moving forward.

Currently, the Mavericks have 16 players on their roster, with 14 of them under contract. This leaves room for Austin to sign with the Mavericks and provide scoring, rebounding and shot blocking ability.