Najera improving

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Najera improving

Forward Eduardo Najera has made significant improvement this summer and should be pain-free by the time training camp starts in October.

Najera's rookie year last season was marred by a strained right groin that he suffered last summer while trying to make the team. Najera appeared Thursday at the Inner-City Games at the Bronco Bowl and informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban that he's making substantial progress.

"He said he's doing a lot better," Cuban said. "He said when he works out and runs, it doesn't hurt. It just feels a little bit sore when he's done.

"But he'll be fine, because he doesn't have to play 40 minutes a game. If he plays 15-20 minutes a game, we'll be thrilled."

Najera sought a second opinion from a specialist in Miami earlier this month, but decided against having surgery. The Mavericks and Najera are banking on a summer of rest as being the tonic to restore his good health.

[#41]

Nice to hear!

[LonestarROB]

Yeah, he could be a real key player off the bench that can bring energy, and if nothing else, a few laughs.