美航中心的NBA籃球論述

The Mavericks have elected not to exercise their option on Pops Mensah-Bonsu,
meaning the 6-9 forward will become a free agent Saturday.

The team had until today to guarantee Mensah-Bonsu's contract for the upcoming
season. That would have cost the team $687,456. By letting his contract expire,
it means any NBA team can claim Mensah-Bonsu off waivers, although that seems
unlikely as they would be responsible for his full salary this season.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu (front) played 12 games last season.

The Mavs' decision clears the way for Mensah-Bonsu to play in Europe this
season, president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said.

"Pops wants to go somewhere where he can play," Nelson said. "And this keeps
our options open if we want to try to get him back in the future."

Mensah-Bonsu played 12 games last season, averaging 2.4 points and 1.8
rebounds.

The Mavs have 15 guaranteed contracts for this season and still are considering
adding a veteran big man such as Chris Webber or P.J. Brown. That would
require jettisoning another player.


(((簡單來說，就是小牛隊的POPS要走了！為了空下位置給WEBB或是BROWN)))