Mavs’ Brandon Williams In Concussion Protocol

Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was unable to practice on Friday because he’s still in the NBA’s concussion protocol, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

“He’s riding the (stationary) bike and shooting. Those two things,” head coach Jason Kidd said.

According to the league’s latest injury report, Williams will miss his second straight game on Saturday against the Clippers. He was also out for Wednesday’s loss to Atlanta.

The 26-year-old was forced out of Monday’s loss at New Orleans after just five minutes after suffering a head injury.

Williams is a key reserve for the Mavs, Afseth writes, averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 60 appearances (22.0 minutes per game). The fourth-year guard is in the final season of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Veteran wing Caleb Martin is questionable for Saturday’s contest due to a right heel contusion. He has missed the last two games and was unable to practice on Friday, per Afseth.