SALT LAKE CITY -- Injured Dallas?star Dirk Nowitzki expects to play at some point in December, telling ESPN he might be a Christmas gift for the Mavericks.Nowitzki, the sixth-leading scorer in NBA history, has been limited to only five games this season due to persistent soreness in his strained right Achilles tendon. He has not played since a Nov. 25 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Mavs officially saying he is out indefinitely.The thing is, I think when I came back it was a little too early and I had a little setback, said Nowitzki, who sat out eight consecutive games before playing in losses to the?LA Clippers?and Cavaliers and getting shut down again. Everybodys a little worried about starting it back up too early and then starting back where we were, so were taking it slow now. But its been getting better. Ive been increasing the workload, and it hasnt been sore.Hopefully, Ill be back in action anytime soon. Maybe Im a Christmas gift.Nowitzki feels like hes ready to return to practice after going through a strenuous workout with injured guard J.J. Barea following Fridays shootaround in Utah. The workout included pick-and-rolls and full-court shooting drills.Barea, who has been out due to a strained right calf since Nov. 16, was also encouraged by the workout and said he expects to return to the Mavs rotation next week.Its feeling better every day, said Barea, who expects to be on a minutes restriction upon his return.One challenge for Nowitzki, meanwhile, is that the Mavs have precious little practice time during the season. He will get in a lot of his work during 3-on-3 games with the Mavs low-minute players.Barea said the Mavs will have one such session before Sundays home game against the Sacramento Kings.Hopefully, I can get out there pretty quick and have fun again, Nowitzki told ESPN. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Amari-Cooper-Draft-Jersey/ . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Connor-Cook-Draft-Jersey/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Jim-Otto-Draft-Jersey/ .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Nick-Nelson-Draft-Jersey/ . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Johnny-Townsend-Draft-Jersey/ . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Zane Najdawi scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and The Citadel rolled to a 146-84 victory over Division II member Johnson University of Florida on Sunday.It was the most The Citadel has scored since beating Bob Jones 121-111 in 2015. The Bulldogs made 46 of program record 107 shots, its most since making 50 against Coker in 1984 and 1985. The Bulldogs shot 102 field goals against USC Aiken in 1982.Najdawi was 8 of 13 from the floor and made 10 of 11 free throws.dddddddddddd Matt Frierson had 21 points and five steals. Brian White had 18 points, and Preston Parks and Warren Sledge had 10 assists apiece.Josh Grover scored 21 points to lead Johnson. Douet Broughton added 18 points and Caleb Winfrey chipped in 15.The Bulldogs had a double-digit lead midway through the first half. Cheap Soccer Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Hockey Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Cheap Nike MLB Jerseys China Wholesale Baseball Jerseys China Wholesale College Jerseys Cheap Jerseys From China Wholesale Jerseys Near Me Cheap Jerseys Online Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Soccer Jerseys China Cheap NCAA Jerseys Authentic Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic MLB Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Throwback Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' '