The Mavericks have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent forward Devean George, another veteran with championship experience.

Donnie Nelson, the team?s president of basketball operations, confirmed the agreement just after noon today.

The deal will pay George about $4.2 million and includes a player option for the second season, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

?It?s kind of a low-market deal for Devean,? Bartelstein said. ?But he?s really excited about playing for Avery [Johnson] and he?s aware of everything that Mark [Cuban] has done with that franchise. It?s a great opportunity for him to come to the Mavericks, win a championship and re-establish himself.?

George, who averaged 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in seven seasons with the Lakers, gives the Mavericks a solid defensive player to back up Josh Howard at small forward.