"Swingman Corey Brewer is expected to sign a contract with the Mavericks on Thursday, assuming he clears waivers at 1 p.m, two NBA sources said.

The 6-9 Brewer, who turns 25 on Saturday, was the No. 7 overall pick by Minnesota in the 2007 draft. He was part of the trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York. The Knicks cut Brewer, and clearing waivers is the last holdup to his signing with the Mavericks.

Assuming there are no late snags, the Mavericks will be getting a slender, defensive-minded player who had a solid season with Minnesota last year but saw his offensive production tail off this season."