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Mavericks Injury Updates Ahead of Preseason Finale
Dallas Mavericks forwards Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama close to returning ahead of preseason finale.
In brief
Dallas Mavericks forwards Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama close to returning ahead of preseason finale. Dallas Mavericks forwards Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama are close to returning ahead of their preseason finale. Originally reported by Dallas Mavericks On SI.
Mavericks Injury Waters
The Dallas Mavericks are wading through injury waters with key forwards sidelined ahead of preseason.
Morez Johnson Jr. Status
Morez Johnson Jr. started preseason but played only 12 minutes before being sidelined due to lower-leg injury.
Johnson's Injury Progress
Johnson is close to returning but dealing with shin splints after calf soreness in Summer League.
Santi Aldama Status
Santi Aldama, acquired in trade with Memphis Grizzlies, hasn't played since knee procedure in March.
Aldama's Return Timeline
Aldama is getting much closer to playing but won't return for preseason finale, hoping for season opener readiness.
“much, much closer”
Injury Impact
Two forwards injured with Dereck Lively II still recovering from foot surgery in December.
Preseason Finale
Mavericks face Atlanta Hawks in American Airlines Center on Friday for preseason finale.
The takeaway
Dallas Mavericks forwards Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama are close to returning ahead of their preseason finale.
