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The Utah Jazz have lost their former NBA slam-dunk champion.

A free agent forward, Jeremy Evans announced via Twitter on Sunday afternoon that he had reached a deal to join the Mavericks. According to an ESPN report, the deal is for two years at the league minimum.

A 27-year-old, Evans was a second-round pick by the Jazz in 2010. But after being a regular rotation player two seasons ago for coach Tyrone Corbin, Evans saw his minutes and role dramatically reduced last season under new coach Quin Snyder.

"If I'm here, I'm going to be so happy," Evans said during his exit interview in April. "I feel like this is my home. If not, I know it's still going to be a bright future and wish everybody the best."

Over five seasons with the Jazz, Evans averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 219 appearances.

"We haven't closed the door" on a return to Utah, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Tribune this week, but added that the former slam-dunk champ was exploring his options in free agency.

On Sunday, the high-flying Evans announced his move to Dallas.

Evans spent five years in Utah, initially opening eyes for his athleticism and for how hard he played. For the most part, he was buried deep in Quin Snyder's rotation last season, but he played well whenever he was given minutes.

For Evans, the move to Dallas has to be a welcome one, because he will have a chance to play. There are minutes available with the Mavs behind Dirk Nowitzki and DeAndre Jordan. Evans proved he can make a corner 3-pointer and that he can shoot from 18 feet. He worked hard with the Jazz and endeared himself to the community with his work in Utah's youth basketball program, Junior Jazz.

Evans leaves behind many strong relationships, especially his close friendship with star forward Gordon Hayward.