Eddie Sefko of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports:
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For most of the last two months, Tim Thomas hasn’t been with the Mavericks because some things are far more important than basketball.
The 6-foot-10 forward has been caring for his wife, Tricia, who has been suffering from serious health issues for over a year.
“I had to give up doing something I love to take care of someone I love,” Thomas said in a telephone interview.
During his time away from the team, the Mavericks and Thomas have not commented on the reason for his absence. Every game, the same explanation is given: not with the team, personal reasons.
