The Dallas Mavericks completed Tuesday's rumored deal, agreeing to send Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. On NBA Draft Night 2011, Fernandez was involved in the three-team deal between the Mavericks, the Nuggets and the Trail Blazers. The Blazers sent Fernandez to the Mavericks to acquire Jordan Hamilton, who was then flipped to the Nuggets.
Mavericks Trade Rudy Fernandez, Corey Brewer To Nuggets
Fernandez is entering his fourth NBA season. At Portland, he averaged 10.4 points per game as a rookie, then 8.1 and 8.6 the past two seasons. Fernandez came to the Mavs via a three-team trade during the 2011 NBA Draft.
Brewer spent last season with the Mavericks after four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's averaging 8.9 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game as a pro following his college career at Florida.
The Mavericks will receive Denver’s second-round pick in 2016, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News.
(Note: This post has been edited. In its original form, it incorrectly stated that Jordan Hamilton was traded to the Mavericks.)
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