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Mavericks forward ineligible for rest of season after Knicks game

The Mavericks' depth keeps getting worse.
Keenan Womack|
Feb 13, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards (20) celebrates with teammates during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards (20) celebrates with teammates during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Mavericks front court will take yet another blow after Kessler Edwards is now ineligible for the rest of the season due to reaching the number of games he's allowed to be active for a two-way contract. He played in the Knicks game on March 25 as a result of Anthony Davis' absence, recording no points and four rebounds in 19 minutes for his 50th and final activation.

Edwards will have to return to the Texas Legends for the rest of their season after Tuesday's game because of his contract status. This doesn't mean he is unable to play for Dallas in the future, however; on April 10, Dallas would technically be able to sign him to a standard contract, opening the door for a return to a frontcourt that desperately needs depth.

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This is yet another sign of the roster mismanagement that the Mavericks have had this season. Although he was active for 50 games, he played in 40 of those games. Had they shut him down in the 10 games he didn't play, they wouldn't have to worry about this.

Dallas Mavericks staff check on forward Kessler Edwards
Dallas Mavericks staff check on forward Kessler Edwards (20) after he collides with center Dwight Powell (not pictured) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Despite his lack of production, it seems things only continue to get worse with this Mavericks organization ever since the Luka Doncic trade. Injuries and mismanagement have come to bite them completely, and it's evident as they continue inconsistent play and fall further out of the playoff picture.

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Keenan Womack
KEENAN WOMACK

Keenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas. Keenan has covered sports for SB Nation, Bleacher Report, Rivals/Orangebloods, a host of his own sites and now, Fan Nation. Focusing on basketball, Keenan was on the beat for the Longhorns hoops team for the last two-and-a-half years before moving on to pursue other opportunities. He is married and lives with his wife close to the Moody Center, so they can continue to catch games together.

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