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Mavericks Nightly Desk · injury report · Saturday, November 14

Morez Johnson Jr. probable vs Cavaliers with a left shin contusion

Day-To-Day→Day-To-Day

Johnson (left shin contusion) is listed as probable for Saturday against Cleveland.

Morez Johnson Jr.
Morez Johnson Jr.
Dallas Mavericks · F · #14
Next game
at Cavaliers
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PM ET · KFAA
Expected return
Not announced
2026-27 line
6.9 · 4.8 · 1.2
pts · reb · ast · 11 gp · 16.7 min
Mavericks this season
6-5 with · 1-0 without
regular season record with and without him
By the Mavericks Nightly Desk · 11 min ago

Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. is listed as probable for Saturday's game at Cleveland with a left shin contusion. His status stays Day-To-Day, and no return date is needed because he is expected to be available.

What happened

The Mavericks' injury report on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6:10 PM ET lists Johnson as Day-To-Day, the same status he held before this update. The report comment reads: "Johnson (left shin contusion) is listed as probable for Saturday against Cleveland." No further detail was given. His listing has moved on and off the report this week, with a lower-leg issue on the left side showing up on Wednesday and again on Friday. An expected return date is not announced.

What it means for the Mavericks

Dallas plays at the Cavaliers on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET. The Mavericks are 7-5, 10th in the standings, and lost their last game. Johnson, a 20-year-old forward, is averaging 16.7 minutes, 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 11 games. Dallas is 6-5 with him and 1-0 without him. If he sits, the minutes fall to a rotation led by Cooper Flagg (33.5 minutes), P.J. Washington (32.2), Kyrie Irving (30.1), Naji Marshall (24.6), Zaccharie Risacher (24.3) and Daniel Gafford (21.5). Max Christie, Dereck Lively II, Tarik Biberovic and Sergio de Larrea are all listed as out.

What to watch

The next update is the Mavericks' report before their following game. Johnson's status could change again, since it has shifted several times this week. A probable tag points to him playing at Cleveland, but the team has not said how many minutes he will get. Watch whether the shin contusion keeps him on the report after Saturday. A return date is not announced because he is expected to be available.

Is Morez Johnson Jr. playing at the Cavaliers on Saturday?

He is listed as probable for Saturday's game at Cleveland (7:30 PM ET) with a left shin contusion. His status is Day-To-Day.

When will Morez Johnson Jr. be back?

An expected return date is not announced. He is listed as probable for Saturday, so he is expected to be available.

By the Mavericks Nightly Desk, from the data on this page, rewritten when the data changes. How the desks work.
Next up · Sat, Nov 14
Mavericks at Cavaliers
7:30 PM ET · KFAA

Timeline

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Nov 14, 2026Cleared · was Day-To-DayNov 14, 2026Day-To-Day · was Day-To-DayNov 13, 2026Day-To-DayLeft lower legNov 12, 2026Cleared · was Day-To-DayNov 11, 2026Day-To-DayLeft lower leg · was Day-To-DayNov 9, 2026Day-To-DayLeg · was OutNov 9, 2026OutLeg · was Day-To-DayNov 9, 2026Day-To-DayLegOct 24, 2026Cleared · was Day-To-DayOct 24, 2026Day-To-Day · was Day-To-DayOct 24, 2026Day-To-DayRight lower legOct 16, 2026Cleared · was Day-To-Day

Who picks up the minutes

this season
Cooper Flagg33.5 min · 24.6 pts
P.J. Washington32.2 min · 14.3 pts
Kyrie Irving30.1 min · 21.6 pts
Naji Marshall24.6 min · 11.3 pts
The rotation by minutes, minus him. Full rotation tracker →

Mavericks report now

full report →
OutSergio de Larrea · Right knee
OutMax Christie · Left ankle
OutDereck Lively II · Right foot
OutTarik Biberovic · Right heel
Keep going · built from tonight's data

The Mavericks without Johnson Jr.

Dallas Mavericks5 on the report
The Shift4 outWho plays de Larrea's minutesWithout de Larrea, Christie and 2 more: the rotation that's leftOn / offJohnson Jr.The Mavericks with and without himNet rating from every substitutionPlayer page6.9 ppgMorez Johnson Jr.: season and game log2026-27 · splits and careerLeague-wide82 outThe injury waveWho's out across the league, by position

More Mavericks injury updates

league report →
Sat, Nov 14
Max Christie out vs Cavaliers with a left ankle issue
Sat, Nov 14
Morez Johnson Jr.: Cleared
Sat, Nov 14
Max Christie questionable vs Cavaliers with a sprained left ankle
Fri, Nov 13
Max Christie questionable vs Cavaliers with a sprained left ankle
Fri, Nov 13
Morez Johnson Jr. probable at Cavaliers with a left shin contusion
Writing about this? Free to reuse, also commercially, with a credit. CC BY 4.0 Data licenseSource: Hoops Nightly, Morez Johnson Jr. injury update (as of Saturday, November 14): https://hoopsnightly.com/injuries/2123-morez-johnson-jr-day-to-day (CC BY 4.0)

Status and detail from ESPN's injury feed as published; return dates only when the feed gives one. Times ET.