The Mavericks will have to play at least four more games without backup point guard Jalen Brunson.
The second-year Villanova product suffered a sprained right shoulder after the joint dislocated 10 seconds into Saturday’s game at Atlanta. The shoulder was quickly popped back into place, but coach Rick Carlisle said at least a week’s worth of rehab will be needed.
He sat out Monday’s game and the Mavericks begin a four-game, six-day trip Wednesday at San Antonio.
“Brunson will not play on this trip,” Carlisle said. “We perhaps will have an update after the trip.