Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said disgruntled point guard Dennis Smith Jr. "is welcome to come back and rejoin the team whenever he feels like he can," adding that he believes Smith's advisers are telling him to stay away from the team.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said he'd love to have Dennis Smith Jr. back with the team, but he doesn't expect the frustrated guard to be on Dallas' two-game trip.
"Plan A" is for the Mavericks to fix their relationship with frustrated point guard Dennis Smith Jr., as the team believes he has star potential, sources told ESPN.
Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon Kyrie Irving's apology to LeBron (2:30), Luka Doncic and the Mavs (21:00), the Nets' win over the Rockets and the possible fatigue factor for James Harden (38:00).
Davis Bertans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:41 left, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-101 on Wednesday night.
Mavs coach Rick Carlisle says Dennis Smith Jr. is "still sick" and not available tonight. Smith tweeted this afternoon about meeting a fan while out for lunch. Carlisle declined to say whether he had talked to Smith.
The Mavs are reportedly escalating trade talks involving the second-year point guard. Should a team buy low?
The Mavericks are escalating talks to trade guard Dennis Smith Jr., pushing to end a partnership that has run its course for both the franchise and former first-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.
Coach Steve Kerr and Warriors players had high praise for Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic.
J.J. Barea underwent surgery on his torn Achilles tendon Monday, the team announced.
The Mavericks have been poor on the road this season, but Luka Doncic saved them late.
Mavericks sixth man J.J. Barea suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Friday's 119-115 road victory over the Timberwolves, the team announced Saturday.
Source: The Mavericks believe J.J. Barea tore his right Achilles tendon. Barea, 34, a longtime Dallas fan favorite who played a key role on the 2011 title team, is averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 assists as the Mavs' sixth man this season.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 27 | 20 | .574 | - | W2 |
| Houston | 25 | 19 | .568 | 0.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 21 | 25 | .457 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Dallas | 20 | 24 | .455 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Memphis | 19 | 26 | .422 | 7 | L4 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Trae Young | PG | Oklahoma |
| 2(3) | Jalen Brunson | PG | Villanova |
| 2(24) | Shake Milton | PG | SMU |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | 24 | .455 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2016-17 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2014-15 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
