Naji Marshall was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder with an illness, a step back from day-to-day on Tuesday. The 2-2 Mavericks face Oklahoma City without him and with four other players also out.
What happened
The official injury report moved Naji Marshall to out at 8:04 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with an illness. He had been listed as day-to-day on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Before that, he was ruled out with the same illness on Sunday, Oct. 25. The report's comment read: "Marshall (illness) is now doubtful for Wednesday against the Thunder." The final status is out. The report lists Oct. 30 as the 28-year-old forward's expected return date. No other details about the illness have been announced.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas faces the Thunder on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Mavericks are 2-2, eighth in the standings, and won their last game. Marshall has averaged 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 27.7 minutes over three games. Dallas is 1-2 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, P.J. Washington has played 35.1 minutes, Zaccharie Risacher 30.1, Cooper Flagg 29.9 with 25.0 points, Max Christie 29.5 and Kyrie Irving 27.1 with 19.0 points. Marcus Sasser and Daniel Gafford have each logged 21.3 minutes. Depth is thin. Dereck Lively II, Santi Aldama, Sergio de Larrea and Tarik Biberovic are also out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the illness is clearing. The report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return. No firmer timeline has been announced. Look for him to move back to day-to-day, as he did on Tuesday, before he is cleared. Dallas is also waiting on Lively, Aldama, de Larrea and Biberovic, all listed out.
Is Naji Marshall playing vs the Thunder on Wednesday?
No. The official injury report lists him as out with an illness, updated at 8:04 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
When will Naji Marshall be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return date. No other timeline has been announced.