UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): According to 105.3 The Fan's Mike Fisher, Dennis Smith Jr. will start at point guard tonight.
“We are happy to have him back & that is all I’m going to say about it,’ says Carlisle of #Mavs DSJ as a starter tonight. ‘
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports)
January 22, 2019 #Mavs Carlisle believes in Luka & Dennis together pic.twitter.com/KRrs2VxUQY
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports)
January 23, 2019 DALLAS (AP/105.3 The Fan) - The Mavs will be rejoined by guard Dennis Smith Jr. on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Clippers.
Smith didn't play Monday, his sixth consecutive game missed and the 16th time he hasn't played in Dallas' last 24 contests.
Smith and Carlisle spoke Sunday, and from there it was revealed that Smith, who has been a rumored trade possibility, will resume workouts.
Both Carlisle and Smith released statements Sunday regarding the point guard's return.
Statement from Rick Carlisle: “I am excited to announce Dennis Smith Jr. will rejoin the team on Tuesday. Dennis and I spoke at length today. He is feeling better and plans to resume workouts in preparation for his return. There will be no further updates until Tuesday.”
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon)
January 21, 2019 ALERT: statement from #mavs @Dennis1SmithJr - ’I’m thrilled to rejoin my teammates on Tuesday. I am feeling better and had a great workout today. It has been difficult to be away, but I look forward to getting back on the court and helping my team win.’ pic.twitter.com/GFIU5n72C9
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports)
January 21, 2019
