Mavericks expect Santi Aldama ready for early training camp

The forward is recovering from mid-March knee surgery.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

The belief in Dallas, I'm told, is Santi Aldama will be ready for training camp when practices start (Sept. 23-ish). Ald Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: The Dallas Mavericks anticipate Santi Aldama will be available when training camp practices begin around Sept. 23. The forward is skipping FIBA World Cup qualifiers to prioritize his recovery.

Why it matters: Dallas acquired Aldama in a July trade. The Mavericks and Houston Rockets are permitted to open camp ahead of the leaguewide Sept. 29 start date due to their scheduled international preseason games.

What to watch: The team will evaluate his progress once full practices commence next month.

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