Report: Mavericks agree to terms with Barea on 2-year, $5.6M deal
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J.J. Barea looks to be staying put with the Dallas Mavericks.
The two sides have come to terms on a two-year, $5.6-million deal, according to NBA TV's David Aldridge.
Barea, an unrestricted free agent, reportedly had some interest from the Miami Heat. However, the Puerto Rican point guard will be back with Dallas, where he's played six of his nine NBA seasons.
The 31-year-old Barea averaged 7.5 points and 3.4 assists in a backup role this past season, but is by no means a starter at the point. The Mavs are reportedly trying to talk the Los Angeles Lakers into a sign-and-trade for Jeremy Lin, and it's also likely that Chandler Parsons will take on more point-forward duties next season.
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