Mavs' Wright expects to be practicing by next week

Brandan Wright said he is hopeful that he can get on the court next week for a full practice with the Dallas Mavericks.

Wright has been out for six weeks with a fractured left shoulder and he’s gotten on the court recently for shooting, agility and running drills. That’s setting him up for practices soon, he said.

“That’s the goal,” he said. “I can’t give you a game (to return). But I should be on the court next week. I’ve been on the court doing things. The next step is to be able to take contact, a full practice and taking a couple hits.”