FRANK NTILIKINA NEWS

Mavs Preseason Profile: Frank Ntilikina Could Have Best Opportunity of His Career Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina will have a chance to secure a spot in coach Jason Kidd’s rotation this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Frank Ntilikina Emerging as Key Mavs Guard to Watch? After losing Jalen Brunson in NBA free agency, Frank Ntilikina will be relied on more in his second season with the Dallas Mavericks.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can Frank Ntilikina Build on Mavs Playoff Flashes? With Jalen Brunson gone, and Spencer Dinwiddie joining Luka Doncic in the Mavs’ starting lineup, Frank Ntilikina has a chance to become a st...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dealing with injury Ntilikina won't play for France at EuroBasket in September due to an undisclosed injury, Eurohoops.net reports.

Impact The details regarding Ntilikina's injury remain unclear, but it sounds like he's expected to remain sidelined until mid-September as he works to recover ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. While he'll miss the upcoming EuroBasket competition, the injury doesn't sound like it will prevent him from being available when the Mavericks begin their 2022 campaign in the fall.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' intention to keep Frank Ntilikina | HoopsHype Marc Stein: Frank Ntilikina's $2 million contract for next season becomes guaranteed tomorrow and the Mavericks' intention, league sources say, is indeed to retain the former Knick...

JULY 3, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Unsung Hero: Frank Ntilikina's Defense Has Given Mavs a Boost The Dallas Mavericks’ series against the Phoenix Suns changed when Frank Ntilikina entered the rotation.

MAY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Doncic scores 33, Mavs rout Jazz 102-77 for 3-2 series lead

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 13 rebounds in his first home playoff game coming off a calf injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Utah Jazz 102-77 for a 3-2 lead in their first...

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Ntilikina (mouth) is available for Monday's Game 5 against Utah.

Impact Ntilikina was previously listed as questionable after a tonsillectomy, but the team has since cleared him for Monday's matchup. He hasn't seen any action since the regular season when he logged five minutes April 8 against Portland.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 5 Ntilikina (mouth) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Jazz.

Impact Ntilikina missed the Mavericks' regular-season finale following a tonsillectomy and has been sidelined since. It remains to be seen if he'll be a rotation player in the playoffs when he's finally deemed healthy.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks, Jazz square off with series tied 2-2

The Dallas Mavericks host the Utah Jazz in game five of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 2-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Ntilikina (mouth) is unavailable for Saturday's Game 4 at Utah.

Impact Ntilikina missed the Mavericks' regular-season finale following a tonsillectomy, and he was out for a third consecutive game Thursday to begin the postseason. It remains to be seen if he'll be a rotation player in the playoffs when healthy.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 4 Ntilikina (mouth) is questionable for Saturday's Game 4 at Utah.

Impact Ntilikina missed the Mavericks' regular-season finale following a tonsillectomy, and he was out for a third consecutive game Thursday to begin the postseason. However, he could return Saturday. It remains to be seen if he'll be a rotation player in the playoffs.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Utah with 2-1 series lead

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Thursday Ntilikina (illness/mouth) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Jazz.

Impact Ntilikina missed the Mavericks' regular-season finale following a tonsillectomy, and he'll be out for a third consecutive game to begin the postseason. His next chance to return will be for Game 4 on Saturday.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz, Mavericks square off with series tied 1-1

The Utah Jazz host the Dallas Mavericks in game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Monday Ntilikina (illness/mouth) is out for Monday's Game 2 against the Jazz.

Impact Ntilikina underwent a tonsillectomy that forced him to miss the regular-season finale, and he'll be unavailable for a second straight game to begin the playoffs. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he's unlikely to have a significant role for Dallas, particularly if Luka Doncic (calf) is able to return before him.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Dallas with 1-0 series lead

The Utah Jazz visit the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchell, Jazz win opener 99-93 as Mavs play without Doncic

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points after halftime, Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 26 and the Utah Jazz opened the playoffs with a 99-93 victory over Dallas

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Game 1 Ntilikina (illness/mouth) is out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Jazz. He underwent a tonsillectomy.

Impact Ntilikina is still recovering from a tonsillectomy stemming from an issue that prevented him from playing in the final game of the regular season. He's not expected to have a significant role in the postseason, though it's possible he gets some minutes if he returns while Luka Doncic (calf) is still out.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks open playoffs against the Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks host the Utah Jazz to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Ntilikina (illness) won't play Sunday against the Spurs.

Impact Ntilikina couldn't finish Friday's win over the Trail Blazers due to the illness and will be sidelined for at least one additional game. His status for the Mavericks' first-round playoff matchup remains unclear.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic and the Mavericks play the Spurs

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup against San Antonio averaging 28.5 points per game

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Sunday Ntilikina (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Ntilikina couldn't finish Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an illness, and it's still affecting him heading into Sunday's regular-season finale. He's only been a fringe part of the rotation late in the season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for second half Ntilikina won't return to Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Ntilikina came off the bench during Friday's matchup and recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in five minutes prior to being ruled out at halftime. His status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Spurs isn't yet clear.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Porzingis scores 24 against Mavericks as Wizards win 135-103

Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points and nine rebounds in his first game against his former team, helping the Washington Wizards defeat the Dallas Mavericks 135-103

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS