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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Signs three-year extension
Hardy and the Mavericks agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hardy has showcased immense upside in his first two seasons in the NBA, but he faces an uphill battle for consistent playing time. As long as Luka Doncic (calf), Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are healthy, it'll be difficult for Hardy to provide quality fantasy production. However, if any of those players are sidelined for an extended period this season, Hardy would be a primary beneficiary.
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Mavericks' Kessler Edwards: Limited in practice
Edwards (ankle) went through the non-contact portion of Saturday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Edwards missed all of the preseason while dealing with a sprained ankle. However, it appears Edwards is progressing in his recovery ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener against San Antonio.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Full participant in practice Friday
Doncic (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice ahead of Dallas' regular-season opener against the Spurs next Thursday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Doncic missed the squad's preseason finale due to a left calf bruise, though he is expected to be fully ready by the start of the regular season. The superstar has been ramping up during practice throughout the preseason and is expected to receive his normal workload next Thursday.
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Mavericks' Jarod Lucas: Inks pact with Mavs
The Mavericks signed Lucas to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday.
Lucas will join the club on a non-guaranteed deal, though he will likely end up with its G League affiliate -- the Texas Legends -- for the 2024-25 campaign. The 24-year-old is coming off his fifth collegiate season, during which he averaged 17.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 32.6 minutes in 34 regular-season outings for Nevada.
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Mavericks' Jamir Chaplin: Inks deal with Dallas
The Mavericks signed Chaplin on Friday.
Chaplin went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Little Rock. However, it appears he will be given the opportunity to compete for a depth role in Dallas.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Active in practice Friday
Kleber (ankle) participated in Friday's practice ahead of the club's regular-season opener against the Spurs on Thursday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber was held out of the preseason due to a sprained ankle, though his return to practice bodes well for his status to open the regular season. The 32-year-old will likely compete for playing time with Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Naji Marshall and Dwight Powell in a stacked frontcourt behind P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
Gafford notched 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 17 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.
Gafford made the most of his starting role in this preseason finale, though his fantasy upside looking ahead to the regular season is uncertain. He's likely to split time with Dereck Lively at the five, and that rotation won't help either player boost their fantasy stock. Gafford averaged 11.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game across 74 regular-season appearances in 2023-24 while spending time with the Mavericks and Wizards.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Continues to shoot poorly
Thompson delivered 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.
Thompson has been shooting the ball poorly in the preseason, but as a veteran who has been around the league more than a few times and with a decorated pedigree, there shouldn't be a lot of stock placed in Thompson's preseason numbers. The veteran will be the Mavericks' third option on offense, however, and that should limit his fantasy upside considerably while tying it almost exclusively to what he can bring to the table as a shooter.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Scores 14 points in final tune-up
Irving delivered 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks across 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason win over the Bucks.
The Mavericks cruised their way to a 25-point victory against a Bucks team filled with non-regulars, and Irving only saw action during the first half. If those 19 minutes evidenced anything, however, it's that the veteran guard is more than ready for the start of the regular season. Irving will play a significant role for the Mavericks in 2024-25 as Luka Doncic's backcourt partner.
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Mavericks' Jazian Gortman: Gets two-way slot
Gortman agreed to a two-way deal with the Mavericks on Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Gortman had joined Dallas on an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the summer, but he'll head up securing one of the Mavericks three two-way spots after the team waived A.J. Lawson on Friday. The 21-year-old impressed in the preseason, during which he averaged 10.3 points while shooting 51.6 percent from the field. The guard is expected to spend the majority of his time with the Mavericks' G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.
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Mavericks' Jazian Gortman: Back in bench role
Gortman will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
Gortman drew an opportunity to start at point guard in Monday's exhibition against the Clippers, but he'll return to a reserve role as the Mavs will roll out most of their usual starters Thursday evening.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Heads to bench
Lively isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against Milwaukee.
Lively is set to come off the bench in this one as the Mavs elect to deploy Daniel Gafford at center. Lively should still see plenty of chances despite the role change.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Moves back to bench Thursday
Hardy isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
The Mavericks are starting Kyrie Irving and Quentin Grimes in the backcourt, so Hardy will return to the bench. That's the role he's expected to have when the 2024-25 regular season begins for Dallas, so Hardy isn't worth targeting in most drafts.
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Mavericks' Quentin Grimes: Starting against Milwaukee
Grimes is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
Grimes will get the nod in the starting lineup for the preseason finale as the Mavericks are tweaking their first unit once again. He'll play alongside Kyrie Irving in the backcourt.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Will play Thursday
Irving is no longer listed on the injury report and is expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
The Mavs released an injury report 30 minutes prior to tipoff noting that Irving would be held out for rest purposes, but the team issued an update minutes later noting that Irving will in fact play in the final preseason game. The star guard is now listed in the starting lineup alongside Quentin Grimes, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Ruled out vs. Milwaukee
Irving won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks due to rest purposes.
The Mavericks had announced Irving would be available for the preseason finale, but they have changed course and have decided to rest the star floor general roughly 30 minutes before the 7:30 ET p.m. tipoff. Irving should be available and ready to go for the regular-season opener against the Spurs on Oct. 24, though.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Returns to starting lineup
Gafford will start in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Dallas' head coach, Jason Kidd, has been tweaking the lineup constantly in the preseason, and that will be the case again Thursday, with Gafford set to take over at center. Gafford is battling Dereck Lively for the starting role.
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Mavericks' Kessler Edwards: Not playing vs. Bucks
Edwards (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
The Mavericks will be resting several players for their preseason finale, and Edwards' roster status is very much in the air as a result of the ongoing injury. If he survives the final round of roster cuts, which is already a long shot, Edwards would be destined for a minimal role off the Dallas bench.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Good to go against Milwaukee
Irving (rest) is available for Thursday's preseason game versus the Bucks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Irving will return to action after sitting out Dallas' previous preseason contest for rest purposes. The star guard will likely play limited minutes as he ramps up for the regular season.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Remains out Thursday
Kleber (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber has yet to suit up this preseason while dealing with a sprained ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Dallas' regular-season opener against San Antonio on Oct. 24.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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117.9 (7th) |
115.6 (20th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Calf |
| M. Kleber C Maxi Kleber C | Ankle |
| K. Edwards SF Kessler Edwards SF | Ankle |
| D. Exum SG Dante Exum SG | Wrist |
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