Kessler Edwards Rumors

Bobby Marks: In his 50th and final game on a Two-Way contract, Kessler Edwards gets the start for Dallas. Edwards is ineligible to be on the active list moving forward. He is allowed to practice with the Mavericks. Here is the prorated veteran minimum scale showing when Dallas can convert Edwards or sign another player. They are $51,148 below the first apron. 4/10- $47,989 4/11- $35,992 4/12- $23,994 4/13- $11,997

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Tim MacMahon: Mavs F/C Kessler Edwards will not play tonight, per Jason Kidd. He has only one game of eligibility remaining this season on his two-way deal. Edwards will join the team on the upcoming road trip.

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While his 3-point shooting volume isn’t high, he’s remained consistent on the shots he has taken. He emphasized the key has been not to overthink minor details about his shot since that can result in him getting into his head unnecessarily. “When I start thinking too much about mechanics, I end up overthinking it,” Edwards said. “For me, it’s more mental—just trusting and believing in the shot.”

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He’s continued to gain plenty of chances to be a relief option in the dunker spot or cut backdoor when playing off the ball, but there’s also been more involvement for him to run the offense. “I like that part. And I think nowadays in the league, a lot of offense runs more through the five,” Edwards said. “A lot of times, teams might put their weaker defender on me, so it gives me a chance to come up, set a screen, get the ball, and play off somebody else. I’m more involved that way, and I like that.”

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Edwards admits he’s not concerned about running out of days on his two-way contract and isn’t focusing on possibilities regarding a standard NBA contract. He’s grateful to receive every opportunity he can get with the Mavericks while he works toward a regular contract, whether from Dallas or not. “Honestly, I try not to think about that too much,” Edwards said. “I’m just thankful for the games I’ve been able to play with this group. I’m just thankful for that opportunity.”

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Christian Clark: Mavericks players who are available today: Max Christie, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kessler Edwards, Naji Marshall,Dwight Powell, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Brandon Williams

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The Mavericks — losers in seven of their last eight games — barely have been able to field a team for much of March. Dwight Powell, Dallas’ only healthy center, played in the team’s three-game trip with stitches in his forehead after he collided with teammate Kessler Edwards on Sunday. Lively (right ankle stress fracture) last played Jan. 14. Gafford (right knee sprain) has been sidelined since Feb. 10. Washington and Jaden Hardy have been sidelined for much of this month with ankle injuries. “We are playing with basically no bigs,” Mavericks forward Naji Marshall said. “A lot of us are 6-7, 6-6 out there. Şengün is an All-Star big. Other guys are 6-10. We are trying our hardest. With what we are doing right now, we have to get through it.”

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Brad Townsend: For tonight's game here in S.A. against the Spurs, Mavs list Brandon Williams (hamstring) as questionable. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards, who both got stitches after knocking heads on Sunday, are not on the injury report, meaning Dallas will have at least 8 players available.

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Tim MacMahon: The Mavs are down to seven healthy players after Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards collided with each other. Both went to the locker room. Naji Marshall is the only Dallas player available who is taller than 6-6.

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Tim MacMahon: Kessler Edwards is about to check into the game with a bandage over his left eye.

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Among the options Dallas will have on April 10 is converting swingman Kessler Edwards from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal in the wake of Edwards' recent solid play. League sources say such a move is indeed being considered by the Mavericks, but I'm also told health and team roster needs at that point will influence that decision.

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Eddie Sefko: Jason Kidd on Kessler Edwards: "We have to look ahead because he’s going to run out of games for us. But he’s playing at a high level. He’s going to continue to start until we can get healthy." Two-way players can be active for 50 NBA games. Tonight makes 37 for Edwards (10 DNPs)

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Irving in recent years has been praised more for his skill than his grit, but this season, he has worn Carhartts to work and packed a lunch pail. The Mavericks have had multiple injuries to deal with, and earlier this month, they traded a perennial MVP candidate. The burden to create offense and mentally stay the course falls heavily on the 32-year-old’s shoulders. Irving is averaging nearly 37 minutes per game while having one of the most efficient scoring seasons of his career. “He sets a standard,” said Kessler Edwards, who was teammates with Irving in Brooklyn and is now on a two-way contract in Dallas. “If he sees any of us slacking, he holds us to that. He also has a great personality. It’s light in the locker room around him, so it’s great.”

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Tim MacMahon: Sources: PJ Washington won’t play vs. Thunder tonight due to illness. Kessler Edwards flew from Mexico City after playing a G League game last night to join the Mavs.

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