Mac McClung Cut by Pacers — Mavericks or Nets?

Mac McClung’s oddball ride took another twist: after signing a multiyear deal, he was cut by the Pacers just over a week later, leaving the 26‑year‑old G‑League MVP and three‑time dunk contest winner searching for a new path. It matters because McClung’s 25.5 points and 6.5 assists in the G‑League show real offensive upside, and several NBA teams (Dallas, Brooklyn, Orlando) could use cheap, high‑energy backcourt scoring and playmaking. Merlin sees a crossroads: a slim NBA door remains if he tightens shooting and defense, especially as a second‑unit spark for a needy team; the safer routes are a return to the G‑League for another run or a lucrative, stable career overseas. This story is not finished.