Caleb Martin is day-to-day with an illness on the Friday, Oct. 9 injury report, which lists an expected return date of Oct. 11. That date falls after Dallas' game against the Rockets that day, leaving his availability for the opener in question.
What happened
Caleb Martin appeared on the injury report issued Friday, Oct. 9 at 8:19 a.m. ET as day-to-day with an illness, filed under the other category. No previous status is attached to the entry. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 11. Its comment notes that Martin enters the 2026-27 season as part of a crowded Dallas forward rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure once he is available again.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas is set to face the Rockets on Oct. 9 on NBA TV, with the Mavericks at 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season Martin played 58 games, averaging 14.8 minutes, 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists. If he is unavailable, the forward minutes fall to a group that includes Naji Marshall, who averaged 29.5 minutes and 15.2 points, and P.J. Washington, at 31.0 minutes and 14.2 points, with Max Christie at 29.1 minutes and 12.3 points. There are no regular-season games yet to compare a record with or without him.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Martin's day-to-day status changes. His expected return is listed as Oct. 11, after the Rockets game. The report's note about a crowded Dallas forward rotation suggests his playing time could stay inconsistent even once he returns to full health.
Is Caleb Martin playing vs Rockets?
He is day-to-day with an illness per the Friday, Oct. 9 injury report, and his expected return date of Oct. 11 falls after Dallas' game against the Rockets that day.
When will Caleb Martin be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 11.