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MavsFanFinley · 01-03-2005, 11:04 AM

Daniels' status still uncertain

By Dwain Price
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

DALLAS - Mavericks guard Marquis Daniels has returned from a three-day visit with a chiropractor in Los Angeles, but he still doesn't know when he'll play again.

Daniels has been bothered by a left ankle sprain he suffered during a pickup game in September. Daniels said the chiropractor, recommended by coach Don Nelson, acknowledged that a nerve is being aggravated in the ankle, but no structural damage has occurred.

"He showed me a couple points that were giving me trouble," Daniels said. "No worse news. No good news."

The chiropractor recommended more rest and ice treatment for Daniels, who has missed the Mavericks' past two games.

Nelson doesn't expect to see any improvements for a while.

"I think we're committed to sitting him for some period of time and see if that helps," Nelson said. "If, after several weeks, it hasn't improved, then I'll have to make a decision. We're trying to figure out what causes the pain."

Daniels said surgery is not an option.

"I don't think it's to that degree," Daniels said. "It's something that time may take care of."

With the new year here, Daniels has just one wish.

"I'm looking for a new ankle," he said. "That's my New Year's resolution."

Abdul-Wahad in mix?

Mavs guard Tariq Abdul-Wahad will have a physical in the next few days to determine whether he can be cleared to practice.

Abdul-Wahad is on injured reserve and has missed 291 of 358 games since the 2000-01 season because of various injuries.

If he fails the physical, it might mean the Mavs have cleared the necessary hurdles for insurance to cover 80 percent of the $6.75 million Adbul-Wahad is owed this season.

Taken from the DMN notebook:

Long lost player:

There is a chance Tariq Abdul-Wahad could soon begin practicing with the Mavericks for the first time this season.

The 6-6 swingman missed all of last season with a left knee injury. The Mavericks spent time earlier this season trying to work a buyout of Abdul-Wahad's contract, which extends two more seasons and is partially guaranteed in both.

However, Abdul-Wahad has been working out on his own in recent weeks, and if he passes a series of conditioning drills on the court, he will be allowed to begin practicing with the team this week.

It's still undetermined whether Abdul-Wahad's knee would be healthy enough to withstand the rigors of game action, but getting on the court and practicing is the next step in his effort to show he can still play at an NBA level.

Daniels out:

Marquis Daniels will miss a significant amount of time to rest his left ankle, although there are no plans to put him on the injured list yet.

Daniels returned from Los Angeles, where he saw a specialist and said rest and therapy were the only prescriptions.

"They were just trying to get a better understanding on what's going on with the nerves in my ankle," Daniels said. "It's not to that degree [that it would require surgery]. Time may be the key for it. My New Year's resolution is 'I'm waiting for a new ankle.' "

Said coach Don Nelson: "We don't expect to see any improvement for a while. We're committed to sit him for some period of time. If it's several weeks and he hasn't improved, we'll have to make a decision."

MavsFanFinley · 01-03-2005, 11:04 AM

Daniels' status still uncertain

By Dwain Price
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

DALLAS - Mavericks guard Marquis Daniels has returned from a three-day visit with a chiropractor in Los Angeles, but he still doesn't know when he'll play again.

Daniels has been bothered by a left ankle sprain he suffered during a pickup game in September. Daniels said the chiropractor, recommended by coach Don Nelson, acknowledged that a nerve is being aggravated in the ankle, but no structural damage has occurred.

"He showed me a couple points that were giving me trouble," Daniels said. "No worse news. No good news."

The chiropractor recommended more rest and ice treatment for Daniels, who has missed the Mavericks' past two games.

Nelson doesn't expect to see any improvements for a while.

"I think we're committed to sitting him for some period of time and see if that helps," Nelson said. "If, after several weeks, it hasn't improved, then I'll have to make a decision. We're trying to figure out what causes the pain."

Daniels said surgery is not an option.

"I don't think it's to that degree," Daniels said. "It's something that time may take care of."

With the new year here, Daniels has just one wish.

"I'm looking for a new ankle," he said. "That's my New Year's resolution."

Abdul-Wahad in mix?

Mavs guard Tariq Abdul-Wahad will have a physical in the next few days to determine whether he can be cleared to practice.

Abdul-Wahad is on injured reserve and has missed 291 of 358 games since the 2000-01 season because of various injuries.

If he fails the physical, it might mean the Mavs have cleared the necessary hurdles for insurance to cover 80 percent of the $6.75 million Adbul-Wahad is owed this season.

Taken from the DMN notebook:

Long lost player:

There is a chance Tariq Abdul-Wahad could soon begin practicing with the Mavericks for the first time this season.

The 6-6 swingman missed all of last season with a left knee injury. The Mavericks spent time earlier this season trying to work a buyout of Abdul-Wahad's contract, which extends two more seasons and is partially guaranteed in both.

However, Abdul-Wahad has been working out on his own in recent weeks, and if he passes a series of conditioning drills on the court, he will be allowed to begin practicing with the team this week.

It's still undetermined whether Abdul-Wahad's knee would be healthy enough to withstand the rigors of game action, but getting on the court and practicing is the next step in his effort to show he can still play at an NBA level.

Daniels out:

Marquis Daniels will miss a significant amount of time to rest his left ankle, although there are no plans to put him on the injured list yet.

Daniels returned from Los Angeles, where he saw a specialist and said rest and therapy were the only prescriptions.

"They were just trying to get a better understanding on what's going on with the nerves in my ankle," Daniels said. "It's not to that degree [that it would require surgery]. Time may be the key for it. My New Year's resolution is 'I'm waiting for a new ankle.' "

Said coach Don Nelson: "We don't expect to see any improvement for a while. We're committed to sit him for some period of time. If it's several weeks and he hasn't improved, we'll have to make a decision."

sike · 01-03-2005, 11:08 AM

just say no to TAW

sike · 01-03-2005, 11:08 AM

just say no to TAW

DubOverdose · 01-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: sike
just say no to TAW

I wouldn't mind the Mavs playing him for a week or two (garbage minutes ofcourse) to give him trade value, then shipping him off.

DubOverdose · 01-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: sike
just say no to TAW

I wouldn't mind the Mavs playing him for a week or two (garbage minutes ofcourse) to give him trade value, then shipping him off.

V2M · 01-03-2005, 12:16 PM

Now that Fin, Stack and JHo are healthy, we need Daniels to get rest and come back strong & healthy for the stretch run before the playoffs.

V2M · 01-03-2005, 12:16 PM

Now that Fin, Stack and JHo are healthy, we need Daniels to get rest and come back strong & healthy for the stretch run before the playoffs.

GP · 01-03-2005, 01:07 PM

Even if healthy I don't think there is any way that TAW could contribute now. He will need lots of practice to get back into game shape. However, he does have a lot of athletic ability and could pay dividends in the future. Better than having him rot on IR. Keep those spots open for guys who are developing like Mbenga and Pavel.

GP · 01-03-2005, 01:07 PM

Even if healthy I don't think there is any way that TAW could contribute now. He will need lots of practice to get back into game shape. However, he does have a lot of athletic ability and could pay dividends in the future. Better than having him rot on IR. Keep those spots open for guys who are developing like Mbenga and Pavel.

StrikerV · 01-03-2005, 06:25 PM

I would say he would be better having 80% of his salary payed by insurance

StrikerV · 01-03-2005, 06:25 PM

I would say he would be better having 80% of his salary payed by insurance

TheBaron · 01-03-2005, 07:28 PM

TAW is a decent role player like Adrian Griffin with less jump shooting ability or Carmello Anthony without the scoring. He certainly has the ability to find 5-10 minutes of PT on many teams. Maybe more. He just isnt worth the money to get him off the IR, though. At 1.4-2million he would be a nice addition to a team if his head was there and he played hard which he always did when he did play for us.

That said, I'm not sure if he has been in communique about the new playbook, and I'm not sure if he was even that aware last year when he played some in the pre-season. Ultimately I just want Daniels to get that ankle healthy, and while he's out, if Howard gets in foul trouble, then we are a little thin.

If Howard is in foul trouble and Fin/Stack need a breather, then play TAW for 1-2 minutes so they dont get worn down. If there is a blowout, let him learn and play a few more minutes. If we are willing to pay him in full, then it would do nothing but good to have him a little more ready as a backup backup plan.

TheBaron · 01-03-2005, 07:28 PM

TAW is a decent role player like Adrian Griffin with less jump shooting ability or Carmello Anthony without the scoring. He certainly has the ability to find 5-10 minutes of PT on many teams. Maybe more. He just isnt worth the money to get him off the IR, though. At 1.4-2million he would be a nice addition to a team if his head was there and he played hard which he always did when he did play for us.

That said, I'm not sure if he has been in communique about the new playbook, and I'm not sure if he was even that aware last year when he played some in the pre-season. Ultimately I just want Daniels to get that ankle healthy, and while he's out, if Howard gets in foul trouble, then we are a little thin.

If Howard is in foul trouble and Fin/Stack need a breather, then play TAW for 1-2 minutes so they dont get worn down. If there is a blowout, let him learn and play a few more minutes. If we are willing to pay him in full, then it would do nothing but good to have him a little more ready as a backup backup plan.

rakesh.s · 01-03-2005, 08:02 PM

i don't know who is at fault in the whole wahad-cuban crisis...but cuban has certainly treated him like crap, accusing him of not wanting to play basketball and what not

not exactly sure what wahad did except stay away from the team, which is what the team wanted

from the two or three games i had seen wahad play, he was at least athletic..

after all the drama, how would this guy even make it to the floor?? could you imagine him exchanging high fives with nellie? yeah right..

bloodyhell · 01-04-2005, 12:52 AM

Cuban created the problem and is upset that he has to pay his salary. Cuban's made a lot of mistakes.

bernardos70 · 01-04-2005, 10:08 AM

Wasn't Wahad used to match salaries for a trade, and that is the reason he came to Dallas?

auffe34 · 01-04-2005, 10:10 AM

TAW was a thrown in in the LaFrentz/Van Exel deal.

SeriousSummer · 01-04-2005, 11:24 AM

I think you can play someone a limited number of games (maybe 10?) without losing the insurance coverage. It's sort of like "trial work" in the social security system.

TheBaron · 01-04-2005, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by: bloodyhell
Cuban created the problem and is upset that he has to pay his salary. Cuban's made a lot of mistakes.

Think before you post. As auffe said, TAW was the counterbalance to the most unbalanced trade in years. We traded Juwan Howard, Donnell Harvey, Tim Hardaway (who later retired) and a 2002 first-round pick for Raef LaFrentz, Nick Van Exel and Avery Johnson. TAW was a guy like Fortson that we had to take to get that trade going. I highly doubt that Cuban ever wanted to acquire TAW. It was the cost of bettering the team and we saw the results of that trade at the end of 01-02, but we really felt it in 02-03 when we got to the WCF.

Keeping him on the IR is just a way of minimizing the negative impacts of that trade. BTW, the first round pick was 25th overall and became Frank Williams.