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O.J. Mayo  G  32
(Ovinton Mayo)
Current Team: Dallas Mavericks
Date Of Birth: Nov 5, 1987 (25 years old)
Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-4 (193cm)      Weight: 210 (95kg)   
Current Agent: Rob Pelinka
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Dallas Mavericks)
 


Draft Entry: 2008 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2008 Early Entrant
Pre-Draft Team: USC (Fr)
Draft Rights Trade: MIN to MEM
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Huntington High School [Huntington, West Virginia (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

O.J. Mayo News


O.J. Mayo To Opt Out Of Contract With Mavericks

Apr 18, 2013 | Tim MacMahon/ESPNDallas
O.J. Mayo holds a player option for the second season of his contract with the Mavericks.

O.J. Mayo Would Like To Return To Mavericks

Apr 17, 2013 | Tim MacMahon/ESPN
O.J. Mayo can opt to make a $4.2 million salary from the Mavericks next season, or decide to test the free agent market.

Carlisle Rips Into O.J. Mayo

Apr 16, 2013 | Tim MacMahon/ESPN
Rick Carlisle called a timeout just to take O.J. Mayo out of Monday night's game. He then ripped into the guard after the game.

O.J. Mayo Could Be On Pistons' Wish List In Offseason

Mar 08, 2013 | David Mayo/Michigan Live
If Jose Calderon leaves, O.J. Mayo will be able to slide into the Pistons' shooting guard spot while moving Brandon Knight back to point guard.

Mayo Being Blitzed As Mavericks' Top Option

Jan 03, 2013 | Dwain Price/Star-Telegram
Mayo is being schemed and blitzed as the Mavericks' main option.

Cousins Suspended One Game For 'Striking' Mayo

Dec 12, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game.

Mavericks Relying Heavily On O.J. Mayo

Dec 08, 2012 | Dwain Price/Star-Telegram
With Dirk Nowitzki still out due to injury, the Mavericks have become O.J. Mayo's team in the interim.

Muhammad, Anthony Davis Perceived As Having 'Dirtiest Recruitments' Over Past Decade

Aug 22, 2012 | CBS Sports
Shabazz Muhammad and Anthony Davis were voted by nearly 100 colleges as having the 'dirtiest recruitment' over the past 10 years.

Mayo Accepted Less Money To Play For Mavericks

Jul 20, 2012 | Dwain Price/Fort Worth Star-Telegram
O.J. Mayo turned down an offer from the Suns that was worth between $9 million-$10 million so he could play for the Mavericks.

O.J. Mayo To Sign With Mavericks

Jul 16, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
O.J. Mayo announced on Twitter that he will sign with the Mavericks.

Lakers, Bulls, Suns, Mavericks Interested In O.J. Mayo

Jul 14, 2012 | Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)
O.J. Mayo has received interest from the Lakers, Bulls, Suns and Mavericks.

Bayless, Grizzlies Agree On Contract

Jul 11, 2012 | Marc Stein/ESPN
Jerryd Bayless will replace O.J. Mayo, who the Grizzlies decided not to pursue retaining.

Nets Considering Pursuit Of O.J. Mayo

Jun 30, 2012 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)
The Nets are considering a 'significant offer' for O.J. Mayo if they are unable to trade for Joe Johnson.

Grizzlies Decline Qualifying Offer To Mayo, Hudson; Extend It To Speights, Arthur

Jun 29, 2012 | RealGM Staff Report
O.J. Mayo's qualifying offer would have been worth $7.39 million and will now become an unrestricted free agent.

Celtics Expected To Pursue Mayo

Jun 28, 2012 | A. Sherrod Blakely/Comcast
The Celtics are expected to pursue a sign-and-trade for O.J. Mayo.

Celtics Were Close To Trading Ray Allen To Grizzlies For Mayo

Apr 18, 2012 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports
The Celtics nearly traded Ray Allen and Paul Pierce at the deadline.

Mayo Becoming 'Mempho-Wave', Unlikely To Be Dealt

Jan 23, 2012 | Memphis Commercial Appeal
Amid trade rumors, O.J. Mayo has been rediscovered by Lionel Hollins and the Grizzlies.

Nets Pursuing Two Separate Trade Scenarios For Mayo

Jan 15, 2012 | Ronald Tillery/Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Nets are reportedly discussing two separate deals involving O.J. Mayo.

Nets Talk Trade For Mayo

Jan 12, 2012 | Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)
The Nets and Grizzlies have discussed a trade centered on O.J. Mayo.

McRoberts Close To Signing With Lakers

Dec 13, 2011 | Commercial Appeal
Josh McRoberts is being pursued by the Grizzlies, but appears more likely to take more money and a bigger role with the Lakers.

Grizzlies Not Actively Trying To Trade Mayo

Dec 12, 2011 | Ronald Tillery/Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Grizzlies and Pacers have been rumored to be engaged in trade talks involving O.J. Mayo for Josh McRoberts in a sign-and-trade.

Grizzlies, Pacers Resume McRoberts For Mayo Discussions

Dec 11, 2011 | Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)
The Grizzlies and Pacers have returned to Josh McRoberts for O.J. Mayo trade talks.

Pelinka Organizing Exhibition Games In China; Bryant, Williams Likely To Be Featured

Jul 01, 2011 | Baxter Holmes/Los Angeles Times
Agent Rob Pelinka is organizing a series of exhibition games in China featuring his top clients.

Grizzlies Need Mayo For Scoring Off The Bench

Mar 27, 2011 | Gary Washburn, Boston Globe
The Memphis Grizzlies were prepared to deal O.J. Mayo to the Indiana Pacers at the trade deadline, but the call to the league office was late by three minutes.

Mayo Has No Hard Feelings, Glad Indy Trade Fell Through

Feb 26, 2011 | Memphis Commercial Appeal

O.J. Mayo believes he belongs in Memphis.

Bulls Offered Three Picks, Brewer For Mayo

Feb 25, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

The Bulls strongly pursued O.J. Mayo, offering Ronnie Brewer, two first-round picks and a second-rounder to the Grizzlies.

Hornets Pulled Out Of Mayo Three-Way

Feb 24, 2011 | Mike Wells/Indy Star (via Twitter)

The Pacers thought they had acquired O.J. Mayo.

Pacers Just Miss Acquiring Mayo From Grizzlies

Feb 24, 2011 | Mike Wells/Indy Star (via Twitter)

The Pacers almost acquired O.J. Mayo from Memphis in exchange for Josh McRoberts and a first round pick.

Pacers, Grizzlies Discussing Mayo

Feb 24, 2011 | Chris Vernon/730 AM Fox Sports Memphis

The Pacers would ship Josh McRoberts and a first-rounder to the Grizzlies.

Bulls Remain Interested In Mayo; Parker And Lee Are More Likely Targets

Feb 22, 2011 | ESPN

Now that the Bulls have created additional cap space while picking up a first round pick by trading James Johnson to the Raptors, they are now looking to acquire a wing.

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