DALLAS – For the first time in over three weeks, Harrison Barnes was able to go through Friday’s practice with the Dallas Mavericks at the Lympo practice facilities. However, the Mavs remain uncertain about the talented forward’s availability for Saturday’s home opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
“I would say it’s probably unlikely (Barnes will play against Minnesota) just to err on the side of caution, but not impossible,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “A lot of this depends on how a guy feels the next day.
“So far the progressions have been very good, so we’re getting closer.