What is on the line as Luka Doncic-less Mavericks host Detroit in Friday's preseason finale? Plenty, actually.
Health, starting lineup decisions and Josh Green’s contract status among issues as the Oct. 25 season opener looms
“I think the biggest thing is getting out of this last game healthy,” said Kidd, whose team’s injury toll possibly factored into his giving the Mavericks Wednesday off.to practice Thursday after taking a hard fall on his back Monday and missing Tuesday’s practice. Hardy’s ankle sprain during Tuesday’s practice was a stop-down moment as he screamed out in pain, though he was able to limp off the court.
“It’s gonna take time, I would say,” Kidd said. “With the trip and everything that we’ve done, injury-wise, we’re probably a little bit behind. It’s not a bad thing. I don’t want people to take that out of context, and they probably will. It’s just the truth. Next Monday is the deadline for Green and other first-round picks who are entering the fourth and last year of their rookie contracts to sign extensions.
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