NBA Player News

Sasser won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets due to left adductor soreness.

Sasser is competing for a bench role ahead of the 2026-27 season, and he's showing early on why he deserves a spot in the rotation, though missing time won't help his cause. Sasser averaged 5.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 38 regular-season appearances a season ago in Detroit before joining Dallas in June as part of a six-team trade.

Washington won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.

The severity of Washington's ankle injury is unclear, but his next chance to suit up will come during Sunday's rematch against the Rockets in China. The veteran forward is expected to have a key role for the Mavs heading into the 2026-27 season, though coach Dusty May isn't ready to commit to the Kentucky product as a mainstay in the starting five. It's worth noting that Washington has come off the bench only four times in 113 regular-season appearances for Dallas over the last two years.

Martin won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets due to an illness.

Martin's next chance to suit up will come during Sunday's rematch against the Rockets in China. The veteran forward enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded Dallas wing rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure.

Lively (foot) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.

Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. Lively underwent right foot surgery in December after appearing in just seven regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game. He has yet to be cleared for training camp, and his status for the regular season remains uncertain.

Mamukelashvili tallied 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 21 minutes in Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Kings.

Mamukelashvili gave the Lakers a lift off the bench, scoring 11 points in the first half and hitting two late threes in the third quarter to restore a double-digit lead. While he's pushing for one of the open starting spots alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, he'll likely run with the second unit once the season gets underway.

Aldama (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.

Aldama underwent knee surgery in March and has been limited during training camp practices. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to make his Mavericks debut. The 2021 No. 30 overall pick had spent his entire career in Memphis before being traded to Dallas in July 2026. In 278 regular-season games, including 82 starts, he has averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 23.4 minutes per contest.

Irving (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.

While Irving will miss the preseason opener in China, the veteran point guard is expected to play at some point during the exhibition schedule, with his next chance coming during Sunday's rematch against the Rockets. When Irving is cleared to suit up, he'll likely face major restrictions after a 19-month recovery from an ACL tear.

Wolf amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists in 16 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason win over Philadelphia.

Wolf came off the bench once again, a role that figures to stick come opening night. Both he and Moriz Wagner are likely to be battling for backup minutes behind Day'Ron Sharpe, although it would appear as though Wagner might have the inside running as the first big off the bench. With that said, neither have significant appeal in fantasy leagues, at least not to begin the season.

Clowney recorded 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one steal and one block in 20 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason win over the 76ers.

Clowney moved into the starting lineup, replacing Michael Porter, who was out due to a wrist injury. Although Clowney ended as one of five Nets players to score double digits, the rest of his box score was a little empty. He is expected to play a bench role when the season gets underway, leaving him off the radar when it comes to standard fantasy leagues.

Edgecombe totaled 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason loss to the Nets.

Edgecombe expectedly took somewhat of a backseat, with Philadelphia rolling out its expected starting five. After tallying seven assists in the preseason opener, Edgecombe was limited to just one assist Thursday. As long as the team is relatively healthy, the impressive sophomore figures to be the fourth or fifth option on offense. While this doesn't bode well for his upside, he is still worth a look in the later middle rounds of drafts, given the fact that he should step into a larger role any time another member of the starting five misses time.