DALLAS — Two days into training camp, the Mavericks are free from the dour vibes or controversies that have plagued the Phoenix Suns, the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets or the Los Angeles Lakers, to name a few.
But a couple of comments from and about a newcomer have piqued attention as a possible source of disconnect — or, the Mavericks hope, a chance to reinforce the standout communication tactics Jason Kidd established in Year 1.
Will trade addition Christian Wood as Dallas’ sixth-man center off the bench — and his implied disinterest in the role entering the final year of his contract — disrupt the close-knit chemistry and selfless culture the team has fostered?
