Dallas Mavericks Choosing Between Jameer Nelson or Mo Williams

The Dallas Mavericks are looking at a couple of veteran point guards in Jameer Nelson or Mo Williams to shore up their point guard position.

Either Nelson or Williams is expected to challenge for the starting PG spot with the Mavericks, which currently has two other court general in the roster in Devin Harris and Raymond Felton.

Marc Stein from ESPN reported on Twitter:

ESPN sources say Mavs will be hosting free-agent point guard Jameer Nelson in Dallas for a face-to-face visit Thursday

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 23, 2014

Mavs still have their $2.7 million room exception to offer Jameer Nelson and are hopeful of completing a deal with the veteran point — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 23, 2014

Local resident Mo Williams has also had a face-to-face sitdown with Dallas this month as Mavs try to secure one more vet PG for backcourt

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 23, 2014

This is the current depth chart of Dallas without Nelson or Williams:

Point Guard - Devin Harris, Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard - Monta Ellis, Ricky Ledo, Gal Mekel
Small Forward - Chandler Parsons, Jae Crowder
Power Forward - Dirk Nowitzki, Brandan Wright
Center - Tyson Chandler, Greg Smith

Nelson is an eleven-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Orlando Magic. His career averages are 12.6 points and 5.4 assists. Williams is a twelve-year veteran who played for the Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers. His career averages are 13.3 points and 4.9 assists

In related Mavericks news, Dallas will look for other options in free agency after a failed physical exam by Rashard Lewis, who won’t be joining the team anymore. Other free agents left in the market are Al-Farouq Aminu, Michael Beasley, Andray Blatche, Ronnie Brewer, Jordan Hamilton, Ryan Hollins, Al Harrington and Emeka Okafor among players that could interest Dallas.