Jett Howard was upgraded from out to day-to-day late Friday with a right calf injury. That makes him a possible option for Saturday's home game against the Spurs.
What happened
Jett Howard was upgraded to day-to-day at 11:28 p.m. ET Friday. He had been listed as out with a right calf injury. The injury report's comment read: "Howard (calf) is out for Friday's game in Indiana." The calf has moved him back and forth all week. He went from day-to-day to out earlier Friday, and he switched between the two designations twice on Wednesday. The calf first appeared on Tuesday, Oct. 20. That was the same day he was cleared from an illness listing dated Oct. 14.
What it means for the Mavericks
The Mavericks host the Spurs on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Dallas is 1-1, the eighth seed, and coming off a win. Howard has not played in either game. Last season the 23-year-old guard averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.6 minutes over 55 games. Without him, the guard minutes have gone to Max Christie at 33.2 a game, Marcus Sasser at 25.3 and Kyrie Irving at 24.4. Depth is thin. Cooper Flagg, who has played 24.9 minutes and scored 23.0 points a game, is out with a left shoulder injury. Dereck Lively II is out with a right foot injury.
What to watch
The next injury report before Saturday's tip will show whether Howard is cleared. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 24, which is the day of the Spurs game. But his status has changed four times since Tuesday. Caleb Martin (right thumb), Tarik Biberovic (right heel) and Santi Aldama (right knee) are also day-to-day. Saturday's game against San Antonio is next on the schedule.
Is Jett Howard playing vs Spurs on Saturday?
He is day-to-day with a right calf injury. A final decision has not been announced. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 24, the day of the game.
When will Jett Howard be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 24. He has not played yet this season, and his calf status has changed several times since Oct. 20.