JaVale McGee (leg) went through contact work Wednesday and could play in Friday's preseason finale.

McGee (leg) went through contact work Wednesday and could play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls. "It's a very positive sign that things are getting better," coach Rick Carlisle said.

Analysis:

McGee has been slowed throughout camp as he works back from a left tibial stress fracture, which has limited his availability to date. He's been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns, but Carlisle indicated that McGee could be on the court against Chicago later in the week. McGee's availability for the start of the regular season is still somewhat in question, and it remains to be seen where he fits in a Mavericks center rotation that also features Zaza Pachulia and Samuel Dalembert. The athletic McGee has arguably the highest upside of the three, but he's played in just 28 games over the last two seasons.