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Bradley

Bradley is still working his way back from offseason knee surgery, and has played only 63 minutes this preseason. His knee is not close to 100 percent, and he’s not sure when it will be. Knowing that, it seems odd the Mavs would part with Raef LaFrentz, which is a clue that Dirk Nowitzki might be slated for some time at center.

Bradley’s minutes are expected to climb, but he’s still not a great fantasy option.

He left the game limping after tumbling to the floor, but said he doesn’t think it is serious. Consider him day-to-day pending further updates.

Bradley has missed six straight games.

No reasons to own Bradley this year.

Bradley aggravated his back on Friday. The Mavs might hold him out of a few more games.

Bradley left Friday’s game with back spasms.

Bradley probably won’t miss any additional time.

It’s the first time this season Bradley has missed time due to his back. He’s day-to-day.

The most likely scenario involves Dallas using their trade exception to acquire a salary of as much as $1.4 million. The Mavs have one open roster spot and could acquire a player like Primoz Brezec, Brendan Haywood, Jerome Moiso, Steven Hunter or Loren Woods (all of whom have salaries under $1.4 million) without swapping someone off the roster.