Facundo Campazzo‘s visa issues have been resolved and he’ll be in uniform Tuesday and ready to play in the Mavericks’ game in New Orleans, coach Jason Kidd told Dwain Price of the team’s website (Twitter link) and other media members.
Campazzo was signed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract last week to add depth for the Mavericks at point guard. Campazzo spent the last two seasons with the Nuggets after establishing himself as one of the top point guards in the EuroLeague.
We have more from the Southwest Division:
- Grizzlies star Ja Morant poured in 49 points against Houston during the opening week of the season and Nets perennial All-Star Kevin Durant is dazzled by Morant’s talent, ESPN’s Nick Friedell writes. “He’s a unique player. A lot of athleticism and creativity out there,” Durant said. “Body type reminds you of somebody like — well he’s taller than A.I. [Allen Iverson], but a wiry, strong player … but he’s an incredible player, man.”
- The Rockets’ rotation, particularly at center, remains a fluid situation, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle notes. Alperen Sengun didn’t start on Saturday even with Bruno Fernando out with a sore left knee. While there are some matchups where Sengun will be suited for the starting lineup, there are others where it’s wise for him to be on the second unit with Fernando or Usman Garuba in the starting five. Sengun missed Monday’s game with an illness, Feigen tweets.
- Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are the main building blocks in the Rockets’ rebuild and Kelly Iko of The Athletic takes a deep dive into the state of the franchise and its plans to develop those young players.
Jalen Green
FG 41.5%
Smith
FG 30%
Defensive focus is also needed because the owner wants to win
Defense become the Habit
Banchero
FG 48%
Houston have just played 3 of the top 5 offences in the league last year, 3 games in a row and you expect more D?they got a 9of10 road trip now, I’m sure they lose a lot but again context is everything.
Green is 46% while hitting 48% from 3.
Smith is 35&;35 and looks better each game.
They’re building well.
Morant so far
FG 58.4%
3 pt FG 60%
WOW!
Yep agree wow for a 4th year guard, who was in convo for MVP LY. However for a low 30% 3pt shooter it’s a huge increase(albeit from a couple games). If he keeps up the guard debate will be well and truly squashed. RN he is or Luka are the best PG’s in the league. Closely followed by Trae and then Steph. That will probably change over the year but that’s it.
Houston is on the tank for victor train. Then fire Silas and get a real coach and try competing next year