News and Notes: Rondo to Play Thursday; Ledo to be Released

• Rajon Rondo participated in practice this afternoon and is expected to play Thursday. Rondo has missed the last 6 games since he fractured his orbital bone on Jan. 31 in Orlando. He is not sure whether he will where a mask or not.

• The Mavericks are expected to release Ricky Ledo  in order to clear a roster spot to sign Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire will be eligible to sign when he clears waivers at 4:00 tomorrow. Ledo has spent most of the season with the Texas Legends of the D-League and has only played 11 minutes in 5 games for the Mavs.