Yogi Ferrell: Headed back to starting role Friday

After failing to find any trade partners for starting point guard Deron Williams
prior to Thursday’s deadline, the Mavericks opted to waive the veteran, who was
on an expiring contract and wasn’t a part of the team’s future plans. The
removal of Williams from the roster and J.J. Barea’s (calf) absence for at least
the next three games leaves a clear path to the starting role for Ferrell, who
has been a stellar performer for the Mavericks since first inking a 10-day
contract with the team back in January. Ferrell is averaging 14.2 points, 4.6
assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.5 steals in 33.2 minutes per
game in his 10 appearances with the Mavericks, and it looks like he’ll be on tap
for a sizable role with the top unit until at least Barea returns, so it may be
worthwhile to keep him active across all league formats for the time being.