Naji Marshall Added To The Injury Report
Naji Marshall (illness) is questionable heading into Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. With P.J. Washington (knee) sidelined recently, Marshall has been rolling with the first-five. He's played well enough, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in four starts during the 2024-25 campaign. But with Marshall and Washington uncertain for Saturday's contest, head coach Jason Kidd may need to shuffle things around, resulting in more work for Maxi Kleber and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. However, neither of those guys are reliable fantasy options, even with the potential for an uptick in production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Naji Marshall Will Not Play Thursday
Naji Marshall (illness) will not be able to return to action for Dallas in the second game of their back-to-back on Thursday night against the Thunder. Marshall had played 30+ minutes in three straight games before missing Wednesday's contest with an illness. The Mavs were short-handed on the wing since Klay Thompson (ankle) was also out and will miss Thursday's game as well. Without Marshall and Thompson, Quentin Grimes and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will get plenty of work against the Thunder. Grimes only had five points, four rebounds, and three assists despite playing 36 minutes Wednesday while Prosper had four points and four boards in 25 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Naji Marshall Out On Wednesday
Naji Marshall (illness) is not available against Minnesota on Wednesday. He is forced to sit out the first leg of a back-to-back due to an illness. Marshall carried a questionable tag initially, so there's a chance he may hop back into the lineup on Thursday against Oklahoma City. The Mavericks are once again down to bare bones, meaning Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, and P.J. Washington will have a lot of work to do on the offensive end. Quentin Grimes (back), who is returning from a one-game absence, will likely be heavily involved right off the bat, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper seeing extra action in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Naji Marshall Questionable Versus Minnesota
Naji Marshall (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota. The former Pelican has had the best year of his career. Unfortunately, he's not feeling well, jeopardizing his availability for Wednesday's contest. Luka Doncic (calf), Dwight Powell (hip), and Jaden Hardy (ankle) are already ruled out. But with Klay Thompson (ankle), Dereck Lively II (ankle), and Quentin Grimes (back) also uncertain to suit up against the Timberwolves, Marshall could find himself on the floor to begin the game. The 26-year-old has played well enough in his 14 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. But he might be more productive depending on who is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Naji Marshall To Miss Four Games Due To Suspension
Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay, the league announced on Saturday. Marshall, along with P.J. Washington, was involved in a physical altercation with Suns center Jusuf Nurkic during Friday's meeting between the clubs, resulting in all three players getting ejected. The Mavs are down Luka Doncic (calf) for at least the next month, and Washington will miss one game, meaning Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes may find themselves in the starting lineup, giving both players some streaming value in all fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Communications
Dallas Mavericks forward Source: NBA Communications
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