Injuries have hampered the Mavericks as they try to get ready for the upcoming season, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. The most pressing absence is Luka Doncic, who has been sidelined by a left calf contusion he suffered shortly before the start of training camp. He’ll miss another game Monday, but there’s hope he might be ready for Thursday’s preseason … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Mavericks, Jenkins, Barnes, Fultz
Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Irving, Prosper, Doncic
The anticipation of his first game with the Mavericks led to a rare bout of nerves for Klay Thompson, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. After sitting out Monday’s preseason opener, Thompson was in his new uniform for the first time Thursday night, hitting three three-pointers and scoring 10 points in 18 minutes against Utah. “I hadn’t been that nervous since the … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Irving, Prosper, Doncic
Southwest Notes: Eason, Wembanyama, Paul, Irving, Ingram
After a promising rookie season in which he played all 82 games, Rockets forward Tari Eason played just 22 times in his sophomore season due to a leg injury. Now, Eason is reestablishing his value this preseason, Jonathan Feigen of Houston Chronicle writes. Eason, when healthy, is an integral part of the Rockets’ present and future. A strong defensive-minded wing, he holds … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Wembanyama, Paul, Irving, Ingram
Mavericks Ink A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
4:56 pm: Lawson’s new two-way deal with the Mavericks is now official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. 3:31 pm: The Mavericks are bringing back wing A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Dallas originally waived Lawson on Tuesday from a standard contract. He was signed to a two-year, two-way contract in 2022 by the … [Read more...] about Mavericks Ink A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
Mavericks Notes: Gortman, Morris, C. Marshall, Backcourt
In the competition for the Mavericks’ open two-way roster spot, point guard Jazian Gortman may have taken the lead, writes Dallas Hoops Journal’s Grant Afseth (Substack link). Gortman went undrafted out of the Overtime Elite in 2023. He suited up for G League affiliate squads for the Bucks and Trail Blazers last season, but has yet to appear in an NBA game. The 6’2″ pro joined … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Gortman, Morris, C. Marshall, Backcourt