In the sign and trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat in exchange for Josh Richardson , it was previously reported that point guard Goran Dragic was going to Dallas, but apparently that will not be the case. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that forwards Derrick Jones and Kelly Olynyck were the heat players that ended getting sent to Dallas. Stein added that it was initially headed to the Mavericks but Dallas decided not to go that route to retain financial flexibility for other roster moves…
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Doncic out against Thunder with thigh contusion
According to the Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend, Dallas Mavericks rookie extraordinaire Luka Doncic will Sunday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right high contusion. Doncic suffered the injury after gettting hit on knee during the team’s game against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Townsend also added that Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has indicated that the team will take a “cautions approach” with Doncic. Doncic is enjoying a very productive rookie session, posting per game averages of 21.1 points, 7.6 rebounds 5.9 assists and has impressed…
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