Kessler Edwards just completed a season with the Sacramento Kings, where he played in 54 games. He averaged 1.7 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.5% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc.
On Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Edwards is set to sign a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. According to Charania: “Free agent forward Kessler Edwards has reached an agreement on a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Over three seasons with the Nets and Kings, Edwards has averaged 3.5 points and 11.9 minutes per game.”
Edwards, selected 44th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, has played three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and the Kings. Over 138 games, he has averaged 3.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range. Additionally, he has participated in eight NBA playoff games.
Last season, Edwards played in four G League games, including two starts. He averaged 20.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 45.9% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks concluded the 2023-24 season as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record. This marked their first appearance in the NBA Finals since the 2011 season, when Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was part of the team.
However, the Mavericks were defeated by Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in five games.
