Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle on Trey Burke: "He's a very good player; a terrific scorer. I was thrilled when we were able to get him back."
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The Dallas Mavericks are ready for the NBA's bubble opener against the Houston Rockets. Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle spoke about the approaching game.
"I was just getting good shots, guys were finding me, and that was it.," said Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry of his game-high 23 points.
"We've got to deal with LeBron, we've got to deal with Anthony Davis and we've got to deal with the Lakers," said Dallas Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle.
Russell Westbrook opened up in Monday's Houston Rockets media session as he got integrated back into team activities following his COVID-19 quarantine.
Houston Rockets star James Harden made his arrival to the NBA's Orlando bubble a week after the rest of the team: "I'm happy I'm here."
Houston Rockets center Tyson Chandler says of retirement plans: "I'll try not to get ahead of myself and I'll wait for that moment to come."
The Houston Rockets' Tyson Chandler and Austin Rivers planned to honor slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin on backs of jerseys but were not permitted to do so
Houston Rockets missing Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Luc Mbah a Moute in Orlando bubble; Westbrook announces positive COVID-19 test results.
Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook announces he has tested positive for Covid-19. He remains in quarantine and hopes to rejoin his team when permitted.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is not concerned about who's the Dallas Mavericks' third-best option: "At this point, I just want to win. I don’t care."
Kristaps Porzingis gave insight on Dallas Mavericks' preparations: "All of our mindsets are that we’re a dangerous team and I think we can surprise people."
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic on the NBA restart: "There was no question about me. I was going to play. I miss basketball a lot."
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle and GM Donnie Nelson on NBA restart: "It's not risk-free but there's a level of excitement and optimism."
On a conference call with media NBA officials and player reps spoke candidly about resuming play in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest.
More than four months after the NBA season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Dallas Mavericks will begin play against the Houston Rockets.
On Thursday, the NBA's Board of Governors approved a format to restart the season with 22 teams returning to play and a tentative start date of July 31.