Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Green light to play Friday
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Hardy (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Hardy missed the Mavericks' last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to play in Friday's interconference clash. Hardy averaged 12.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 18.8 minutes per game in his nine outings prior to his most recent injury.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Questionable to face Toronto
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Hardy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Hardy is in danger of missing his third straight outing due to a sprained right ankle. If the 22-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Max Christie and Brandon Williams are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Out with ankle sprain
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Hardy is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with a sprained right ankle.
Hardy will miss a second straight game Wednesday, and his next chance to return to play comes Friday against Toronto. The Mavericks have very little depth at point guard remaining at this stage of the season, leaving the team with Spencer Dinwiddie as their lone true floor general. Dinwiddie has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option, but he's averaged 16.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting from the field, 7.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 33.9 minutes across his last 14 contests overall.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Hardy is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle.
Hardy sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter of Friday's 114-91 loss to the Clippers and looks on track to miss the second leg of a back-to-back set. His expected absence could free up some more playing time for Max Christie and Caleb Martin (hip) on the second unit.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Leaves Friday's game with injury
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Hardy suffered an apparent leg injury late in the fourth quarter of Friday's 114-91 loss to the Clippers and didn't return, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hardy turned in a productive outing off the bench prior to his departure, finishing with 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 29 minutes. Though the Mavericks didn't provide any details about his injury after the game, Hardy required assistance off the court from the training staff when he checked out of the contest with 2:13 remaining. Dallas faces a quick turnaround with a rematch with the Clippers on Saturday, and Hardy could face an uphill battle to gain clearance for that contest.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Exits late in fourth quarter
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Hardy departed Friday's game against the Clippers in the latter stages of the fourth quarter due to an apparent leg injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hardy had to be helped off the floor, and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. Hardy finished the game with 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes off the bench. He should be considered questionable for the second leg of the back-to-back set against the Clippers on Saturday. That said, his chances of playing should be very slim -- at best -- considering he had to be helped off the floor by his teammates and the medical staff.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Solid display off bench
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Hardy finished Thursday's 101-92 win over the Magic with 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds over 20 minutes.
Hardy was one of several Dallas players who posted a solid line coming off the bench, and this 22-point output was his second-best output since the All-Star break. He's been on a solid run of play recently, scoring 15 or more points in three of his last five outings and averaging 13.0 points per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the floor in that span.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Shines off bench
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Hardy closed with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 loss to New York.
With Anthony Davis getting the night off for injury maintenance, Hardy was able to soak up some extra reps off the bench. He had scored a combined four points in 23 minutes of his previous two contests, so fantasy managers will need to see this kind of production when the Mavericks are closer to full strength to warrant a pickup in most cases.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Recalled to NBA
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Dallas recalled Hardy from the G League's Texas Legends on Monday.
Along with Anthony Davis (thigh), Hardy spent the afternoon with the Legends, getting in some 5-on-5 work as the next stage in his rehab. For now, Hardy can be considered questionable to return for Wednesday's game against Indiana.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Heads to G League
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The Mavericks assigned Hardy to the G League's Texas Legends on Monday.
Anthony Davis (thigh) was also assigned and will be going through a 5-on-5 scrimmage, so it's safe to assume Hardy will do the same. Hardy has missed seven straight games due to a sprained right ankle but doesn't have a return timetable, with NBA reporter Chris Haynes simply relaying that Hardy was expected to miss "a period of time" after suffering the injury.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Out again Friday
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Hardy (ankle) will not play Friday against the Rockets.
Hardy has not returned for the Mavericks ever since he sustained an ankle injury March 3, meaning he will now miss his sixth consecutive game. A timetable for Hardy's return has not been established, and until more news comes out regarding his injury, it's unlikely he'll be able to return to the court. Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie and Brandon Williams (hamstring) are all poised for bigger roles until Hardy returns.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Hardy will miss a fifth straight game for the Mavericks while dealing with a sprained right ankle. Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dante Exum (hamstring) could see a boost in minutes with the 22-year-old guard set to miss another game.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Listed out for Monday
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Hardy (ankle) will not play Monday against the Spurs.
It's been previously reported by Chris Haynes that Hardy will miss a "period of time," and a timetable has yet to be announced. Hardy should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's rematch against the Spurs.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Won't return with ankle sprain
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Hardy will not return to Monday's game against the Kings due to a right ankle sprain.
The severity of the injury is unknown, but Hardy can be deemed day-to-day ahead of his next chance to play Wednesday in Milwaukee. His night ends after 15 minutes of action and after logging eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie should see more playing time off the bench.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Will play against Boston
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Hardy (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics.
After missing the last three games for the Mavericks, Hardy will get back on the floor Saturday against the defending NBA champions in an NBA Finals rematch in Dallas. The 22-year-old guard will have a 15-minute limit in his return against the Celtics, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. He is averaging 8.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game off the bench this season.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Won't play Thursday
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Hardy (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Hardy's absence streak will extend to three games Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Won't play Monday
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Hardy (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Hardy suffered an ankle injury Friday against the Thunder, and that injury will prevent the third-year guard from suiting up Monday. His next chance to play will come against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Hardy supplied 25 points (10-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 victory over Portland.
Hardy took advantage of Kyrie Irving's (back) absence and posted his best total of the season off the bench. Klay Thompson got off to a cold start, allowing Hardy to step in alongside Spencer Dinwiddie. Hardy didn't meet expectations initially as the roster grew thin, but his performance Thursday proved his ability to make an impact when called upon. He's now logged five consecutive games of double-digit scoring.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Back to bench Wednesday
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Hardy is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Hardy made his third start of the regular season against the Kings on Monday, and he finished with eight points, three rebounds and two blocks across 21 minutes. He'll revert to a reserve role Wednesday due to the return of Kyrie Irving.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Tepid result as fill-in
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Hardy totaled eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Kings.
Hardy filled in for Kyrie Irving (shoulder) during Monday's loss, but the former didn't accomplish much over 21 minutes of play. Ideally, Quentin Grimes would be the sensible replacement for Irving more often, but Klay Thompson's (illness) absence forced Grimes to provide support elsewhere. While Hardy has occasional flashes of production and will see more time during the injury scenario, he doesn't warrant fantasy consideration at this time.
