James Singleton Stays with Mavericks

James Singleton has decided to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. He has told the team that he will accept the qualifying offer that is worth a little bit more than one million dollars. He’ll be entering his second season with Dallas.

Last year, the 28-year-old averaged 5.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in only 14.3 minutes per game. He shot 52.9% from the field, 32.5% on three-pointers and 85.9% at the line.

Singleton began his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2005-06 season. He played a second year with the Clippers but was out of the league during the 2007-08 season.

While Singleton played well last year, it’s difficult figuring out where he’ll get minutes during the 2009-10 campaign. The Mavs have added Shawn Marion, Tim Thomas and Drew Gooden this season — three forwards that will battle for minutes with the 6-foot-8 Singleton.

Another move the Mavs made on Monday was to release Greg Buckner. Buckner was acquired in the trade that brought Marion to Dallas.

James Singleton will be back next season in Dallas (Image: Zuma Press)