Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards, who is on a two-way contract with the team, wasn’t expected to play a whole lot at the NBA level this season. However, due to all the injuries in Dallas, Edwards has been thrust into a key role in recent weeks. The 24-year-old has started 13 of the club’s past 16 games, primarily at center, and has acquitted himself well as a small-ball five. … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Edwards, Martin, Smith, Davis, Hardy, Jones
Southwest Notes: Thompson, Popovich, Grizzlies, Jensen
Rockets wing Amen Thompson is making progress in his recovery from an ankle sprain and could return to action as soon as this Friday, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). According to Udoka, Thompson will travel with the team on its two-game road trip to Orlando on Wednesday and Miami on Friday and has “one … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Thompson, Popovich, Grizzlies, Jensen
P.J. Washington Calls For End To ‘Fire Nico’ Chants
P.J. Washington defended embattled general manager Nico Harrison during the Mavericks‘ Sunday afternoon game against Philadelphia, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. “Fire Nico” chants have been a regular occurrence at American Airlines Center since Harrison made the controversial decision to trade franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Lakers last … [Read more...] about P.J. Washington Calls For End To ‘Fire Nico’ Chants
Anthony Davis To Begin Practicing With G League Team
The Mavericks have assigned Anthony Davis and Jaden Hardy to their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. The team wants Davis to get some five-on-five work as he prepares for a possible return to action, explains Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link). Davis will practice today and is “very eager” about the prospect of playing again sometime this season, league sources tell NBA … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis To Begin Practicing With G League Team
Injury Notes: Washington, Ball, Thybulle, Kaminsky
Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Philadelphia, so he appears on track to return after missing the past seven games with a right ankle sprain, tweets Christian Clark of The Athletic. It’s certainly welcome news for Dallas, which has been absolutely devastated by injuries over the past several weeks. Even with … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Washington, Ball, Thybulle, Kaminsky