Barea announced Wednesday in an interview with Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia that he has retired from professional basketball.

EDGE Analysis

Since being waived by Dallas in training camp ahead of the 2020-21 season, Barea had seen action over the past two years with foreign clubs in Spain and in his native Puerto Rico. The 38-year-old never appeared likely to make a bid for an NBA comeback, but he'll now choose to end his playing career entirely as he looks to make the jump into the coaching ranks. Barea ended his time in the NBA with averages of 8.9 points, 3.9 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game across 831 regular-season appearances with the Mavericks and Timberwolves over 14 seasons.

Barea was waived by the Mavericks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Barea was cut from the Mavericks as the team is looking to use the roster spot for someone else. Barea appeared in 29 games last season, averaging 7.7 points, 3.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 threes in 15.5 minutes. The 36-year-old point guard hopes to play for another team in the NBA this season.

Barea is expected to be released Thursday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to MacMahon, Mark Cuban knew releasing Barea was likely, but Cuban still wanted to sign him to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to reward him for his impact over 11 years with the Mavericks. Barea appeared in 29 games last season, averaging 7.7 points, 3.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 threes in 15.5 minutes. The 36-year-old point guard hopes to play for another team in the NBA this season.

Barea signed a one-year, $2.6 million guaranteed contract with the Mavericks on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old will be back in Dallas for at least one more season. Barea appeared in 29 games during the 2019-20 campaign and averaged 7.7 points, 3.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 15.5 minutes. He should fill a reserve role for the Mavs again in 2020-21.

Barea will start Monday's game against Utah, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis and Dorian Finney-Smith all out, the Mavs will roll with Barea, Seth Curry, Tim Hardaway Jr., Justin Jackson and Boban Marjanovic.

Barea will start Tuesday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

There was some initial confusion, as the Mavs first announced Trey Burke as the starter, but it will apparently be Barea, who fills Seth Curry's (leg) vacated spot. Barea did not appear in either of Dallas' first two seeding games.

Barea pitched in 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-111 scrimmage loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Barea contributed a solid stat line off the bench and figures to continue to benefit from the absence of Jalen Brunson (shoulder), who is out for the rest of the campaign. Though Delon Wright may challenge Barea for minutes at backup point guard, Wright is capable of filling in at multiple positions, so Barea might hold pretty decent value for the remainder of the restart.

Barea (ankle) is available Friday against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Barea was previously considered questionable but will play through his sore right ankle. Across his past six appearances, he's averaging 6.0 points, 4.7 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 15.5 minutes.

Barea (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barea missed Wednesday's game with an ankle injury, though there's some hope that he'll be able to return Friday. Over his past five appearances, the veteran guard is averaging 5.6 points and 4.6 assists in 14.8 minutes.

Barea (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barea picked up an ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Bulls and will miss at least one game as a result. With Jalen Brunson (shoulder) also sidelined, Luka Doncic and Delon Wright should handle the majority of point guard duties Wednesday.