The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived forward Ndudi Ebi.  Ebi appeared in five preseason games, averaging 5.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.20 blocks in 14.0 minutes per game.  The Mavericks roster now stands at 15.

Originally the 26th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by Minnesota, Ebi (6-9, 200) appeared in 19 games over two seasons with the Timberwolves.  Although he averaged just 0.8 points and 0.2 rebounds in 17 games as a rookie, Ebi played the final two games of 2004-05 for Minnesota and averaged 13.5 points and 8.0 rebounds.