Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports:
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The Mavericks will have at least one player participating in the FIBA World Championship this summer.
J.J. Barea said before heading to his home country this weekend that he will join the Puerto Rican national team in Turkey for the event from Aug. 28 to Sept. 12, he said before heading to his home country this weekend.
It remains unknown whether Dirk Nowitzki will play for Germany in the tournament and if his contract status could play a role in that decision.
