New Delhi, July 22 -- The Dallas Mavericks have added some intriguing upside to their roster with a low-risk move this week. The team officially signed guard/forward Jett Howard to a two-way contract. In a related roster adjustment, Dallas requested waivers on two-way forward Tyler Smith to open the spot.

Jett Howard, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, spent his first three professional seasons with the Orlando Magic. At 6-foot-8 and 215 pounds, the 22-year-old swingman brings size, shooting potential, and a chance for the Mavericks to develop a former high draft choice who never quite found a consistent role in Florida.

Jett Howard entered the league after one standout season at Michigan, where he averaged 14.2 points per g...