Mavericks releasing former All-Star Kemba Walker

The Dallas Mavericks are releasing former All-Star guard KembaWalker according to ESPN's Tim McMahon.He contract was set to be guaranteed for the season on Jan 7.

Sources: Mavs are waiving Kemba Walker,whose salary would have become guaranteed Saturday. Two-way GMcKinley Wright IV has earned minutes and Mavs also want to leavepath for rookie Jaden Hardy to get playing time. Walker had32-point game for Mavs and was ultimate pro.

Walker signed with the Mavericks on Nov. 28 on a non-guaranteeddeal worth the veteran million of $2.2 million. He appeared in justnine games, averaging 8.0 points in 16.0 minutes.

The move opens up a 15th roster spot for the Mavericks who cannow use it to take on an extra player in a trade or sign someone toa 10-day contract.