# John Poulakidas NBA career developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/john-poulakidas-nba-career-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-26T22:14:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Greek-American guard John Poulakidas was released by the Dallas Mavericks from his two-way contract. Following his release, he entered a 48-hour window for other NBA teams to absorb his contract. While European club Olympiacos expressed interest in his potential move to Greece, Poulakidas focused on remaining in the NBA.

Poulakidas subsequently joined the San Diego Clippers training camp, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers, in an effort to secure a spot on an NBA roster. His previous tenure with the Mavericks included preseason appearances and a debut season where he averaged 8.8 points and 2.3 rebounds across 13 games.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Jon Poulakidas joins San Diego Clippers training camp

Greek guard Jon Poulakidas has joined the San Diego Clippers training camp to pursue an NBA roster spot following his departure from the Dallas Mavericks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jon-poulakidas-joins-san-diego-clippers-training-camp

### 2026-10-17: John Poulakidas released by Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have released guard John Poulakidas. The 23-year-old faces a choice between seeking a new NBA contract or moving to Europe, with Olympiacos showing interest.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-pouladas-released-by-dallas-mavericks

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