Mavs reportedly void Rashard Lewis' contract after finding out he needs knee surgery
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The Dallas Mavericks won't take a chance on veteran Rashard Lewis after the forward discovered he will need knee surgery during his physical.
The Mavs voided his one-year contract upon receiving the news, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports.
The team didn't reveal Lewis was waived in a statement, though president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson offered his thoughts:
Mavs release statement on Rashard Lewis: “We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery and continued success in his remarkable career."
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) July 23, 2014
Lewis, 34, spent two seasons in a reserve role with the Miami Heat. He was set to make the veteran's minimum $1.4 million with Dallas in 2014-15.