Mavs’ Daniels sidelined with neck strain

Daniels, who missed five consective games from December 16-26 because of the injury, is also not excepted to play Saturday when the Mavericks host the Timberwolves.

The swingman returned to action on December 30 and played four straight games, but had a reoccurrence of the problem during Wednesday’s loss at Minnesota.

Daniels, who will turn 25 on Saturday, has appeared in 27 games with 19 starts this season, and is averaging 12.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest.