ClutchPoints Apr 24, 2018
Wesley Matthews plans to opt into $18 million player option next season
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews plans to opt into his player option for next season. As reported by Dwain Price of mavs.com, Matthews addressed the question of whether he intends to pick up the $18.62 million player option to return to the Mavs next year or simply test the waters of unrestricted free agency. […] The post Wesley Matthews plans to opt into $18 million player option next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SportsDay Apr 22, 2018
Mavs F Dirk Nowitzki gives update on the status of his left ankle after surgery
Dirk Nowitzki knows the reality when it comes to his left ankle and pretty much the rest of his body, too."The foot is not great," he said Sunday. "That's obvious after 20 years in the league. I got arthritis in every joint I have in the body, which is normal I guess after 20 years. But they corrected that one area that was bothering me all season and hopefully it'll be a lot better next season."Nowitzki, J.J. Barea and Wesley Matthews made appearances Sunday at the Festival de los Mavs at Gilley's on the south side of downtown, and the No. 6 scorer in NBA history gave an update of his left...
SportsDay Apr 22, 2018
Wesley Matthews sheds a little light on his contract situation
Wesley Matthews had a light moment at Sunday's Festival de los Mavs, but it also shed a little more light on his intentions for next season.Asked when the opt-in date for the final year of his contract is, the Mavericks' shooting guard said:"I don't really know. I guess I ought to check on that. But I don't plan on being anywhere else."The Mavericks don't plan on him being anywhere else, either, although nobody can ever be certain about anything in the NBA when it comes to roster spots.But Matthews seemed very optimistic that he will be back with the team next season, particularly because of...
SportsDay Apr 18, 2018
Mavs' Wesley Matthews expects to be cleared for basketball-related activity this week
Wesley Matthews has one more test awaiting him on Thursday, but after that he said he expects to be cleared to do any basketball-related activity.The Mavericks' shooting guard said Wednesday that an MRI scheduled for Thursday will determine if the stress fracture in his right fibula is healed."By the end of the week, I should be good to go," Matthews said.The injury knocked Matthews out of the final 16 games of the season. Known as the Iron Man, Matthews takes great pride in not missing games. This was just the second time in nine seasons that he's missed extended time because of injury. He...
SportsDay Apr 15, 2018
Keep 'em or leave 'em: Vote on what Mavs should do with Seth Curry, Doug McDermott and others
Heading into the offseason, the Mavs only six players who are guaranteed to get paid next season: Harrison Barnes, Wesley Matthews (assuming he opts into his contract), Dwight Powell, Dirk Nowitzki (assuming he doesn't retire), J.J. Barea and Dennis Smith Jr.Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber have contracts for next season that are at the Mavericks' option.A long list of Mavericks will be either restricted or unrestricted free agents this summer: Yogi Ferrell, Nerlens Noel, Doug McDermott, Seth Curry, Salah Mejri, Kyle Collinsworth, Jalen Jones, Johnathan Motley and Aaron Harrison. Now is...
SportsDay Apr 12, 2018
Doug McDermott hopes to remain a Maverick; Wesley Matthews says he has 'no plans on going anywhere'
Doug McDermott came to the Mavericks on Feb. 8 as part of the three-team trade that sent Devin Harris to Denver.In 26 games with the Mavericks, McDermott made 39 of 79 3-point attempts (49.4 percent). He made $3.2 million this season, and it would seem to be a no-brainer for the Mavericks to extend the restricted free agent-to-be the $4.5 million qualifying offer and do everything they can to keep him."I hope so," said McDermott, who has played on four teams in three NBA seasons. "I loved my time here. I feel like I fit in right from the first game, and it just allowed me to be myself out...
SportsDay Apr 4, 2018
What were the lottery implications of the Mavericks' loss to the Magic?
ORLANDO - A titanic showdown, it was not.Two teams, both entering the game with 54 losses, got together Wednesday night. Key players on both sides were sitting out, including all of the Mavericks' preferred starting lineup.The results were predictable for a couple of short-handed bottom-feeders.But somebody had to win, so the Orlando Magic took advantage of a depleted Mavericks' roster and took a 105-100 victory.Sitting out for the Mavericks were Dirk Nowitzki, Dennis Smith Jr., Harrison Barnes, Dwight Powell and Wesley Matthews - their usual starting five. Also, J.J. Barea went out in the...
SportsDay Apr 4, 2018
Why you shouldn't 'think big this summer' when it comes to trades with the Mavs
Eddie Sefko, Mavericks beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team during a live chat recently. Here are some highlights. Question: Which Mav is mostly likely to be traded this offseason, and what could Dallas get?Sefko: I'd say the two most likely candidates are Wesley Matthews and Nerlens Noel, although Noel would have to be a sign-and-trade since he's headed into free agency. It's already been obvious that you won't get a first-round pick for those guys. The best you could expect is a solid veteran player who probably has a large...
Rip City Project Apr 3, 2018
Trail Blazers begin Texas trip with loss to Mavericks, 115-109
The Trail Blazers lost to the woeful Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday. Portland displayed none of the traits that led them to 48 wins; both strong defense and accurate three-point shooting were AWOL. Blazers First Half The Blazers (48-30) started their final road trip of the season with a loss to the woeful Dallas Mavericks, 115-109. […] Trail Blazers begin Texas trip with loss to Mavericks, 115-109 - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Apr 3, 2018
Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Blazers can take a giant step towards securing home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs with a win in Dallas. Portland Trail Blazers (48-29) at Dallas Mavericks (23-54) Tuesday, April 3rd - 5:30 p.m. PTBlazers injuries: Maurice Harkless (out), Ed Davis (out)Mavericks injuries: Salah Mejri (out), Wesley Matthews (out), Seth Curry (out)How to watch on TV: NBCSNW, NBA League Pass (outside of Portland)How to stream: YouTube Live TV, Playstation Vue, Hulu Live TV, FuboTV, NBA League Pass (outside of Portland)Radio: 620 AMSBN Affiliate: Mavs Moneyball The Blazers have lost...
