Andrew Bogut Injury: Updates on Mavericks Star's Knee and Return
Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut suffered a knee injury during Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets, and it is uncertain when he will return to action.
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Latest on Bogut's Timeline for Return
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Marc Stein of ESPN reported Bogut has been diagnosed with a "minor bone bruise" and "could be back in two weeks."
Bogut Undergoing Further Testing
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Bogut is having an MRI and that the team will know more after that.
Bogut Has Dealt with Extensive Injury Issues During Career
The Mavericks acquired Bogut from the Golden State Warriors in July to fill their void at center alongside Dirk Nowitzki in the frontcourt. While he's not a major producer statistically at this stage of his career, Bogut is still a defensive anchor in the paint.
The 32-year-old Utah product is no stranger to dealing with a variety of ailments given his extensive injury history since joining the NBA. With that said, he stayed mostly healthy last year with the Warriors, though some back spasms popped up at times.
With Bogut out, Salah Mejri figures to step into the starting lineup. It could also lead to a more extensive role for rookie A.J. Hammons, who Dallas hopes will develop into a valuable rotation asset over time, and Dwight Powell.
Ultimately, it's no longer a surprise when Bogut misses time, though it's still a notable setback for the Mavs. The most noticeable difference figures to come on the defensive end, where Dallas will now be susceptible to teams with reliable low-post scorers.
