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UPDATE: The Mavs had decided to look elsewhere, but Jones is still on several teams' lists. The Mavericks have decided to wait on the buyouts or continue with Najera as third center. At All-Star Weekend, D-League front office reps were pretty excited about the fact that they were likely to have a record of call-ups this year. They're well on their way this week due to some unfortunate injuries that have left teams short.
The Mavericks are reportedly bringing in Austin Toro Dwayne Jones for a look. Jones has been arguably the best big man in the league this season, averaging 16.8 points and 15.4 rebounds a game, which is kind of a lot. Dallas is looking to add depth after the loss of Erik Dampier to injury.
Jones isn't exactly a D-League diamond in the rough. He's logged 80 games in the last four years, but as Ridiculous Upside pointed out (via Bullets Forever), his raw-rebounding abilities make him a good candidate to stick. He has little to no offensive prowess, but then, he's being asked to play spot minutes at the end of the bench for a playoff contender with a tight rotation. In other words, it's not like they're putting him ISO against Duncan.
Update: The Mavericks have passed on Jones for the time being, reports ESPN's Marc Stein, opting instead for Von Wafer.
Washington's potential call-up to replace Josh Howard, however, is a bit more interesting.
Ridiculous Upside is reporting that the Washington Wizards will call-up Mike Harris of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Harris has already had a call-up to RGV's NBA-affiliate the Houston Rockets this season. Harris, a D-League All-Star, is averaging 26.3 points and 9.8 rebounds this season. Harris is arguably the most NBA-ready player in the league right now and should provide a solid backup for Al Thornton on an already struggling Wizards team. What I mean by that, of course, is "what's the worst that could happen?" Harris has the size to play the 2 or 3 in the NBA, can shoot the ball well, handle on the break and finish at the rim. He's been in RGV's system, which, as it's owned by the Rockets in the hybrid D-League system, means he's been focused on defense.
Harris is arguably the D-League MVP, as three D-League team officials said over All-Star Weekend.
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