Morez Johnson Jr. is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs with a shin issue. His status stays Day-To-Day, and no return timeline has been announced.
What happened
The Mavericks' injury report on Saturday, Oct 24, at 6:33 p.m. ET lists Johnson with a shin issue. His status is Day-To-Day, the same as before the update. The report comment reads: "Johnson (shin) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs." No further detail on the injury was given. This is the latest entry in a run of lower-leg designations. He was listed Day-To-Day with a lower leg issue earlier on Oct 24, cleared on Oct 16, and listed for rest on Oct 11. An expected return date has not been announced.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas hosts San Antonio at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Mavericks are 1-1, ninth in the standings, and coming off a win. Johnson, a 20-year-old forward, is averaging 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 15.3 minutes over two games this season. Dallas is 1-1 with him and has not played a game without him. If he sits, the minutes would go to the rotation. Max Christie averages 33.2 minutes, P.J. Washington 31.9, Naji Marshall 31.0 and Zaccharie Risacher 29.4 in the games without him. Daniel Gafford is at 18.1. The Mavericks are also without Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Caleb Martin, Jett Howard, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama.
What to watch
Johnson is probable, so the first check is the final status before the 8:00 p.m. ET tip against the Spurs. The Mavericks have not announced when he could be fully clear of the shin issue, and the next injury report will show whether the Day-To-Day tag stays. Risacher and Christie are also Day-To-Day, which matters for how Dallas fills its rotation. Watch Johnson's minutes against San Antonio for any sign of a limit.
Is Morez Johnson Jr. playing vs the Spurs?
He is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs, which tips at 8:00 p.m. ET. His status is Day-To-Day with a shin issue.
When will Morez Johnson Jr. be back?
An expected return has not been announced. He is listed as probable for Saturday, so he may not miss any time.