MAVS NEWS:

[WillE]

I'm glad OMax has found a home, but I'll push back and say he had his chances to step up in DAL. Last season's no-Luka, no-AD, no-Lively, no-Gafford train wreck was a perfect time to try and show off. He had a few moments of promise, but couldn't sustain it consistently, then his wrist injury ended any opportunity to break through. So he ended up as expendable as a stretch waive to make room for re-signing Exum. AFAIK, he's still on a 2-way with MEM.

But it does appear a light has come on regarding his productivity.

Yeah, I also wouldn't put this on Kidd. While I'm happy for OMax recent upwards trending productivity, two points that Kidd can't provide should play a major role: 1. the very low overall quality of his current active team members and 2. the reality check that he was let go.

Due to 1., his confidence goes up, as there is a higher need for him to produce. 
And because of 2., he will make sure to not miss this opportunity - because otherwise he would be almost out of the league already.