Mavs center Dereck Lively II out at least a month with stress fracture in ankle
The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month5 MINS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mavericks' trade plans complicated by major injury to center Dereck Lively | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks might need to alter their trade deadline plans after an untimely injury to Dereck Lively II.
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Daniel Gafford emerging for Mavs in Dereck Lively II's absence | NBA.com With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months, Gafford is ready to handle a bigger role in Dallas.
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Report: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) expected to miss 2-3 months | NBA.com Dallas' second-year center has been out of the lineup since Jan. 14 and will likely miss the rest of the regular season.
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Report: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) out 2-3 months Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has a small fracture in his foot and will be out two to three months, ESPN reported Wednesday.The 7...
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Hornets to air 5 home games this season on free over-the-air television for first time in 17 years
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will air games on free over-the-air television to local audiences2 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dante Exum - Timeline for debut still uncertain Exum (wrist) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Monday that Exum has been able to resume shooting with his surgically repaired right wrist, but he's "still a ways away" before having an established timeline for a return to game action. Given the update provided by Kidd, Exum can probably be considered week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this point in his rehab program.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Makes Case for All-Star Bid Irving says he believes he's playing better than he has in recent years.
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Mavericks Lose Star Center Dereck Lively II to Significant Foot Injury The second-year big man will miss 2-3 months, according to a report from ESPN.
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Dereck Lively II - Out 2-3 months with foot fracture Lively has suffered a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss 2-to-3 months, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Impact This is a brutal blow for Dallas as the franchise has had some awful luck in the injury department this season. With Lively looking at an extended absence, the Mavericks will likely continue to rely on Daniel Gafford who has been excellent for the team lately -- he's averaging 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.7 blocks over his last three games. Lively may not see the floor until April with this news, depending on how fast he recovers.
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Preview: Mavericks Looking to Avenge Christmas Loss to Timberwolves Dallas starts the first-night of a back-to-back in a Western Conference Finals and Christmas Day rematch.
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Wednesday's TV/Radio Listings (January 22) The Mavericks host the Timberwolves in a nationally televised Western Conference finals rematch.
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Dwight Powell - Out against Minnesota Powell (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Powell will miss a second straight game with a right hip strain Wednesday. If Dereck Lively (ankle) joins him on the shelf against Minnesota, Daniel Gafford should dominate the center minutes for the Mavericks while Maxi Kleber likely operates as Dallas' top backup big man off the bench.
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Jaden Hardy - Ruled out Wednesday Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Hardy will miss his second straight game Wednesday as he deals with an ankle sprain. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 8.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor and 39.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Naji Marshall - Iffy with illness Marshall (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Marshall is dealing with an illness, so the Mavericks will likely see how he's feeling closer to Wednesday's tipoff before determining his game status. With Klay Thompson (ankle) and Quentin Grimes (back) also uncertain to play against Minnesota, Dallas could be forced to turn to Spencer Dinwiddie and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for a heavy dose of playing time.
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Quentin Grimes - Questionable against Minnesota Grimes (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact After missing Monday's game against the Hornets, Grimes could miss Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota as he deals with back spasms. If the 24-year-old can't play against the Timberwolves, Naji Marshall and Spencer Dinwiddie could see more time on the floor, especially with Jaden Hardy (ankle) already ruled out for this game.
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Dereck Lively II - Iffy against Minnesota Lively (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Lively is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. Daniel Gafford will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Lively is ruled out yet again.
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Klay Thompson - Iffy for Wednesday Thompson (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Thompson has only missed five games with the Mavericks this season but could be trending toward missing Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. If the four-time NBA champion can't play against the Timberwolves, P.J. Washington, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper could see more time on the floor for Dallas.
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76ers may deal All-Star center to Mavericks in favor of former Sixth Man of the Year candidate | Sporting News The 76ers could trade this two-time star as a means of helping their tank.
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Mavs Host "Tonight Show" Bringing Club Maverick Members Closer to the Action - The Official Home of the Dallas Mavericks Club Mavericks Members filed into the lower bowl at American Airlines Center last Monday, Jan. 13, not for a scheduled game but an evening f...
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Ranking the top 4 trade destinations for Mavs center Daniel Gafford: No. 3 Chicago Bulls | Sporting News The Chicago Bulls could look to bolster their rim protection by adding Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks.
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P.J. Washington Jr. - Nears double-double in loss Washington amassed 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Washington provided Dallas with a balanced effort in Monday's contest, ending second on the team in rebounds and as one of three Mavericks in double figures while finishing one board shy of a double-double. Washington has now tallied at least 10 points and nine rebounds in 12 outings this season, including in two of his last three appearances.
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Daniel Gafford - Season best outing in double-double Gafford recorded 31 points (12-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Gafford dominated Monday's contest, putting forth his best outing of the season while leading all players in rebounds and blocks while finishing as one of two Mavericks with 30 or more points in a double-double performance. Gafford set season-high marks in scoring, rebounds and blocks while surpassing the 30-point mark for the first time. He has now recorded a double-double on four occasions, doing so in two of his last three contests.
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