Mavericks Deny JJ Redick's Claim of Wrong MRI on Austin Reaves

The Dallas team says its medical staff followed standard protocols in scanning the Lakers player's injury.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:39pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in a cubist style, conceptually representing the dispute over the medical procedures involved.A cubist interpretation of the dispute over the MRI scan of an injured NBA player, highlighting the complexities and tensions in professional sports medicine.Dallas Today

The Dallas Mavericks have denied allegations made by Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick that the team performed an incorrect MRI scan on Lakers player Austin Reaves. The Mavericks stated that their medical staff followed standard imaging protocols based on the information provided at the time and that there was no error in the scan performed.

Why it matters

This dispute highlights the importance of accurate medical procedures and communication between teams, especially when dealing with player injuries that could impact their availability and performance. It also raises questions about the transparency and accountability of medical decisions made by professional sports franchises.

The details

According to reports, Redick claimed that a second MRI scan had to be performed on Reaves because the initial scan done by the Mavericks was on the wrong area. However, the Mavericks have firmly denied this, stating that their medical team followed standard protocols and there was no error in the original scan.

  • The incident occurred on April 7, 2026.

The players

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves

A player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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What they’re saying

“Our medical team followed standard imaging protocols based on the information provided at the time. There was no error in the scan performed.”

— Dallas Mavericks

The takeaway

This dispute highlights the importance of transparent and accountable medical procedures in professional sports, as well as the need for clear communication between teams when dealing with player injuries. It remains to be seen if further details will emerge to clarify the situation.