Mavericks forward Devean George elected to become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, the day 2007-08 contracts kick in. The Mavericks were alerted by George's agent, Mark Bartelstein, that the 6-8 swingman would forego the second year of the contract he signed with the Mavericks last summer. He would have earned $2.16 million next season.

Instead, he is free to sign with any team, including the Mavericks. His agent told the Mavs that George enjoyed his season in Dallas and there's a good chance he will return. But George felt compelled to test the open market.