Jaden Hardy is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will not take the court for the Dallas Mavericks. The injury has been confirmed ahead of their upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 20, 2025. This absence adds to the seven games he has already missed this season.
What It Means
Jaden Hardy’s absence means the Mavericks will be without his contributions, which include averaging 8.1 points per game this season. He has played in 34 games, starting in three of them, and coming off the bench in the rest. When Hardy plays, the team averages 115.0 points per game compared to 113.6 when he does not play. Despite limited starts, he has shown potential with two streaks of scoring ten or more points and one streak of making two or more three-pointers this season.
