James finished the year with Dallas despite being waived prior to the start of the season. He played in China after being cut but returned to the Mavericks on a pair of 10-day contracts. He ultimately landed a season-long deal and finished the year on the roster. James appeared in 16 games averaging 2.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game. He remains an end of the rotation insurance policy and has yet to make an impact in the fantasy world during his three-year career.