Will or won’t Chandler Parsons miss the rest of the Mavericks’ season after knee surgery?
The question has apparently been resolved.
The Mavericks have lost eight of their last 10 and now have just a half game lead on playoff position. It’ll be even harder to regain ground without Parsons. In a crowded race with the Trail Blazers, Jazz and Rockets, Dallas looks most likely to be the odd team out.
It always seemed unlikely Parsons could return this season, but if he had discretion, this was the prudent choice. Parsons has a $16,023,000 player option for next season. He can probably get a raise and long-term security by opting out with the salary cap skyrocketing, though teams will question his knee. Whether he becomes a free agent this summer or next, Parsons not rushing his recovery will help alleviate concerns.
