Dallas Mavericks

Marvin Bagley III

F

Bagley was listed as doubtful, so his third consecutive absence isn't surprising to many. Without him in the lineup, Dwight Powell is in line for more minutes.

Caleb Martin

F

Martin is sidelined a ninth consecutive contest. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are the most likely options to soak up more playing time on the wing for the Mavericks on Friday. Martin's next chance to play comes Sunday, when Dallas clashes with the Lakers.

P.J. Washington

F

Washington will miss a third consecutive contest due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Lakers. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson are candidates for increased playing time.

Kyrie Irving

G

The Mavericks are 19-35 and pivoting towards a rebuild, so this news is not a big surprise. By waiting until the 2026-27 season to return from his torn ACL, Irving will be able to take his time with his rehab to ensure that he returns at full strength. Irving is under contract for one more season with a $42.42 million player option for 2027-28.

Dereck Lively II

C

Lively sought out multiple opinions on his right foot, but it was ultimately determined that season-ending surgery was the best course of action for the third-year center, and he's expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season. Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell will continue to serve as the main big men for Dallas behind Anthony Davis in Lively's absence.