Center Jamaal Magloire became a Dallas Maverick on Tuesday after clearing waivers and signing a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $1.03 million, which will be prorated.

The 6-11 former Kentucky standout is in his eighth NBA season. He was waived by the New Jersey Nets on Friday and should be in uniform when the Mavericks visit San Antonio on Thursday.

Although he played sparingly for the Nets, Magloire was a full-time starter with Milwaukee in 2005-06, when he averaged better than nine points and nine rebounds per game.

The Mavericks needed a backup big man behind Erick Dampier when DeSagana Diop was included in the trade for Jason Kidd.

The Mavericks still have one roster spot available and are holding that open in case either Brent Barry or Sam Cassell agrees to join them.

Briefly: With the exception of players who needed treatment for assorted injuries, the Mavericks had a full day off Tuesday. "The gym's closed," coach Avery Johnson said. ... In his first four games with the Mavs, Kidd is averaging 8.3 points, 11.3 assists and 6.8 rebounds, slightly different than the 11 points, 10.4 assists and 8.1 rebounds he was averaging with New Jersey. ... The Mavericks will host a watching party for Thursday's game against San Antonio at Dave & Buster's at Walnut Hill and Highway 75. Tip-off is 7 p.m.