Dudley is in advanced discussions Tuesday with the Mavericks to join the team's coaching staff, independent NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
After finishing off back-to-back one-year deals with the Lakers and becoming a free agent this summer, Dudley reportedly had interested in returning to Los Angeles for a third season in 2021-22, but the team appears to have turned its focus to filling his roster spot with a veteran guard, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. With the Lakers not looking to retain him and few other enticing opportunities available for him to continue his playing career, Dudley looks poised to retire as a player after 14 NBA seasons. Assuming this in the end of the 36-year-old forward's time in the league, he'll step away from the game with averages of 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointer in 22.3 minutes per game over 904 career regular-season appearances between the Bobcats, Suns, Clippers, Bucks, Wizards, Nets and Lakers. If he accepts an assistant position with Dallas, Dudley should mesh well with new Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who was on the Los Angeles staff the past two seasons and who also coached Dudley in Milwaukee.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Available Sunday
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Dudley (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Dudley hasn't appeared in a game since early March, but he will be able to suit up Sunday. The 35-year-old is unlikely to see meaningful playing time against New Orleans.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Likely available Sunday
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Dudley (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Dudley hasn't appeared in a game since early March, but it looks like he'll be available Sunday if needed. The 35-year-old isn't likely to see many minutes Sunday unless a plethora of players are sidelined.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Unlikely to need surgery
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Dudley (knee) is leaning toward not undergoing surgery, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Dudley was diagnosed with a torn MCL on Sunday, but he'll elect to simply rehab and see whether his knee will heal rather than undergo surgery. While surgery would keep him sidelined for months, Dudley hopes to return to the court in time for the playoffs.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Diagnosed with torn MCL
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Dudley was diagnosed with a torn right MCL on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The veteran is evaluating his treatment options, but there's a good chance the injury will sideline him for an extended period of time. Dudley typically isn't a part of the regular rotation, though he did play double-digit minutes in four games for the banged-up Lakers prior to the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Probable for Friday
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Dudley (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Dudley was also listed as probable when the Lakers last played, March 3 versus the Kings, and he managed to suit up for that contest. He's played double-digit minutes in each of his last four appearances, but the veteran isn't a part of the regular rotation when the Lakers are at full strength.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Available Wednesday
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Dudley (neck) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Dudley was considered probable after playing 11 minutes Tuesday and will be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. The veteran may have a similar role Wednesday for the shorthanded Lakers.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Likely to play Wednesday
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Dudley (neck) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Lakers Nation reports.
Dudley is probable once again due to a neck sprain. He played 11 minutes against the Suns on Tuesday and could play a similar role if he's able to suit up again Wednesday.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Nursing neck injury
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Dudley is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a neck sprain, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports.
It's unclear as to when Dudley picked up his latest injury, but it appears as though he'll be active for Tuesday's clash. The veteran doesn't currently have much of a role in the team's rotation, however.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Active, but doesn't play
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Dudley (calf) was active for Friday's 115-105 win over the Grizzlies, but he didn't see the court.
Dudley dressed for the first time since Jan. 18 after having missed 16 consecutive games due to a sore right calf. Prior to suffering the injury, Dudley hadn't been included in head coach Frank Vogel's rotation, so it wasn't surprising the 35-year-old didn't leave the bench in a game that was mostly competitive until the final two minutes. The Lakers will likely have to be without multiple rotation forwards in a given game for Dudley to pick up meaningful minutes.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Listed as probable
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Dudley (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Dudley has missed more than a month of action due to a lingering right calf injury, but he appears close to returning. When healthy, the veteran stands to return to a depth role.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Remains out Wednesday
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Dudley (calf) will remain out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.
The veteran is still nursing a sore right calf that's kept him out of action for more than a month. He's not a part of the regular rotation, so his absence hasn't had any real fantasy ramifications.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Ruled out Monday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Dudley will miss yet another game due to a lingering calf issue. It's not yet clear when he'll return.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Remains sidelined Saturday
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Dudley (calf) won't play Saturday against Detroit.
Dudley will continue to miss time while dealing with right calf soreness. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been announced.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Out Thursday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Dudley continues to be sidelined by soreness in his right calf, and it's unclear when he may be able to retake the court.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Out again Monday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Dudley will be unavailable for an 11th straight game due to a right calf issue. It's not yet known when he could return.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Remains out Saturday
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Dudley (calf) was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Dudley will miss yet another game due to a right calf injury. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been announced.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Out again Wednesday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at Philadelphia, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Dudley will be sidelined for the ninth consecutive contest due to the calf injury. It's unclear when he's expected to be cleared to retake the court.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Ruled out Monday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Dudley will be unavailable for an eighth straight game due to right calf soreness. His absence won't have a major impact on coach Frank Vogel's rotation.
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Lakers' Jared Dudley: Won't play Saturday
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Dudley (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Chicago, Matthew Moreno of LakersNation.com reports.
Dudley will miss yet another game due to a sore right calf. It's not yet clear when he could return, but his absence shouldn't have a significant impact on the Lakers' rotation.
