Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki: Expected to practice Tuesday

Nowitzki (Achilles) is expected to practice Tuesday, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

Along with Nowitzki, Deron Williams (calf) and Devin Harris (toe) are expected to partake in Tuesday's session, providing a sliver of optimism for a team that has been gutted by injuries throughout the season. Harris, who has been sidelined since the preseason with a sprained big toe, seems further away from a return, but both Nowitzki and Williams could be cleared to play Wednesday against the Clippers if all goes well during the workout. Nowitzki has missed eight consecutive games with the sore right Achilles, resulting in Harrison Barnes covering most of the minutes at power forward.