Dallas signed the former Ivy League MVP to a two-way contract
The Dallas Mavericks they’re digging for gold in the G League and think they’ve found a gem. According to league sources, Dallas did signing guardian John Poulakidas signed to a two-way contract, bringing the excellent Ivy League standout to the Big D.
Poulakidas, a Yale University product and former Ivy League tournament MVP, lights it up for the San Diego Clippers. The 6-foot-6 guard is currently second in the G League in three-pointers made this season, one shy of the leader with 96 three-pointers.
He is averaging 14.7 points per game while shooting a sharp 38.5% from beyond the arc. His ability to space the floor is exactly what the Mavericks need as they navigate an injury-ravaged roster.
Dallas hit the wall, down 11 of its last 13 games and suffered its sixth straight loss at home on Friday night. In that 124-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavericks looked depleted physically and offensively. No rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and star guard Kyrie Irving, the team lacked the perimeter threat necessary to keep Memphis honest.
Even in the previous 130-121 loss to the Sacramento Kings, where Naji Marshall exploded for 36 points and 10 rebounds, the depth issues were evident. Doc Chris Middleton scored 17 pointsThe Mavericks have struggled to find consistent production off the bench. Poulakidas offers a low-risk, high-reward solution to that problem.
By bringing in a specialized shooter who can thrive in the catch-and-shoot game, the Mavericks hope to give their remaining playmakers more room to operate. If his success in the G League translates to the NBA stage, the “Ivy King” could find a permanent throne in the Dallas rotation.
2026-03-01 06:11:00
