Mavs' Barea expects to be ready for training camp

Stalwart Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea expects to be fully cleared for training camp after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in January, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.

Barea officially signed a one-year contract for the veteran's minimum Monday but reportedly agreed to the new deal in July, some six months after suffering the season-ending injury in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan. 11. The injury has prevented Barea from competing for his native Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup.

The 35-year-old is entering his 14th NBA season and his 11th with the Mavericks. In 38 games last season, he averaged 10.9 points and 5.6 assists - the third-best marks of his career.