Bernard James agreed to a deal with China's Shanghai Sharks on Friday, Mike Scotto of Sheridan Hoops reports.

James agreed to a deal with China's Shanghai Sharks on Friday, Mike Scotto of Sheridan Hoops reports.

Analysis:

James spent portions of the last three seasons with the Mavericks, playing a career-low 16 games last season. He began the 2014-15 season with the Shanghai Sharks, only to join the Mavericks in February on the strength of a few 10-day deals. James will have the opportunity to rejoin the NBA once the Chinese Basketball Association season concludes in February or March.