Gal Mekel has been released by the Mavericks to make room for JJ Barea, ESPN Dallas reports.

Mekel has been released by the Mavericks to make room for JJ Barea, ESPN Dallas reports.

Analysis:

Mekel had a strong preseason but was buried behind three veteran point guards. The former Israel League MVP will now get a chance to sign with another team.

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