Nerlens Noel Mavericks Share Blame For Playing Time Predicament
The former Kentucky star averaged 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 19.4 minutes per game in October, but he’s only playing nine minutes per game this month, hitting rock bottom with a DNP (coach’s decision) Saturday against the Cavs. MORE: Where do Mavericks land in latest Power Rankings? “Look, minutes have to be earned,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said after Dallas’ loss to Cleveland (via ESPN). “At this point, if it’s between him and [backup center] Salah [Mejri], Salah has earned the minutes....