Headlines

Carter-Williams, Noel Set to Play Together

Disclosure
We independently review everything we recommend based on our strict editorial guidelines. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn More

A couple pieces of this big puzzle that general manager Sam Hinkie has to assemble over the next few years seem likely to come together Thursday night in Dallas.

Rookie of the year Michael Carter-Williams is set to take the court against the Mavericks, just over 6 months since he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shooting shoulder. And for the first time as pros, MCW will be paired with Nerlens Noel, who is coming off an ankle injury that sidelined him for two games.

How they’ll be used right away hasn’t yet been determined, as MCW will have to get his game legs back. But at least fans of the team and of the rebuilding process can watch him do that alongside Noel.