Kai Jones has filled a critical role for the Mavericks since joining the team on a two-way contract in early March. In 11 games (six starts) for a Dallas team suffering from crucial injuries, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 84.8% from the field. According to RG’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd was complimentary of Jones and recognized his … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Kai Jones has filled a critical role for the Mavericks since joining the team on a two-way contract in early March. In 11 games (six starts) for a Dallas team suffering from crucial injuries, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 84.8% from the field. According to RG’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd was complimentary of Jones and recognized his … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
In a hypothetical article for ESPN.com (Insider link), Bobby Marks examines what the other 28 NBA teams could have offered the Mavericks for Luka Doncic, who was sent to the Lakers in February in arguably the most stunning trade in NBA history. Marks’ exercise comes with a couple of caveats. The first is that a Doncic trade may have fallen apart had every team been able to make … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
Dallas Prepares To Welcome Back Luka Doncic
The NBA’s most eagerly anticipated homecoming in several years is about to take place as Luka Doncic gets ready for his first game in Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to the Lakers in early February. The Mavericks are planning a tribute video highlighting Doncic’s accomplishments during his six and a half years with the team, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Team … [Read more...] about Dallas Prepares To Welcome Back Luka Doncic
Southwest Notes: Exum, Paul, Edey, Reeves
Dante Exum could make a surprise early return from his left hand surgery. The Mavericks guard has been upgraded to questionable for their game against the Lakers on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News tweets. Exum was expected to miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his left hand in mid-March. Anthony Davis (adductor strain) is listed as probable to … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Exum, Paul, Edey, Reeves