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Report: Mavericks C Willie Cauley-Stein to Sit Out NBA Season Restart

Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein will sit out the NBA's resumed season in Orlando, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

Cauley-Stein and his partner are expecting a newborn child in July. The league is not requiring its players to participate in the restart if they'd prefer to sit out.

Cauley-Stein was traded to the Mavericks by Golden State in January. In 13 games with Dallas (two starts), he averaged 5.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 12.1 minutes per game. The Mavericks are currently in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference playoff standings.