Jalen Brunson Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 08/31/96
Height: 6-1 / 1.85
Weight:190 lbs. / 86.2 kg.
Salary: $1,663,861
Born: 08/31/96
Height: 6-1 / 1.85
Weight:190 lbs. / 86.2 kg.
Salary: $1,663,861
Jalen Brunson never tested positive, but as a close contact to a teammate who did, he had to remain in Denver for more than a week. The Mavericks arranged for Brunson to have an exercise bike in his room, “but that only can do so much,” he said. He knew eating was his first instinct when bored, so he kept engaged with teammates via group and individual texts and traded messages with coach Rick Carlisle several times.
Brunson had watched the Mavericks’ run in the NBA’s Disney World bubble from Dallas while he recovered from right shoulder surgery this summer. To miss four more games and endure another separation while physically healthy added to his challenge to “make sure my mind was straight, keeping it free and staying positive.” “The whole organization made me feel like everything was going to be fine, which it was, obviously,” Brunson said. “They were kind of like one big family, kept looking after me.”
Brad Townsend: Carlisle says he is optimistic that Brunson will be available tomorrow, but adds with agitation in his voice: “The guy basically tested negative for a week and a half and didn’t have it. Go figure that one.”
Mark Followill: Latest NBA injury report for Mavs vs Bulls tomorrow afternoon – Jalen Brunson upgraded to questionable (health and safety protocols). Tim Hardaway Jr. is listed as questionable (left groin strain).
Mavs expected to play tonight
Mark Followill: Positive sign that there are no new additions for the Mavs on the NBA’s recently released 12:30 injury report. Richardson, Finney-Smith, Brunson, Kleber and Powell out tonight at Charlotte. Porzingis probable to make season debut. (6p, FSSW).
