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Johnson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Johnson is working through right ankle inflammation, but he has been given the green light to play in the front end of the Nuggets' back-to-back set. He has averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 32.5 minutes per game in his eight outings since returning from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise.

Martin (back) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Martin was initially listed as questionable but now appears likely to return from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness. With P.J. Washington (ankle) and Naji Marshall (finger) expected to join Cooper Flagg (foot) on the sidelines, Martin is likely to see increased playing time and is a top candidate to enter the starting five.

Marshall (finger) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Marshall is dealing with a right finger contusion that he likely picked up in Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. It appears as though the injury will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's contest, which opens up more playing time for Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton.

The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League's Texas Legends on Sunday.

Johnson joined the Legends for Saturday's 112-105 loss to the Valley Suns, finishing the game with 27 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes. Over six appearances with the parent club since being acquired from the Wizards ahead of the trade deadline, the second-year guard has averaged 4.2 points in 10.8 minutes per contest. He logged 34 minutes in Friday's loss to Memphis and may continue seeing significant minutes in Sunday's matchup with the Thunder with Naji Marshall (finger) and P.J. Washington (ankle) expected to join Cooper Flagg (foot) on the sideline.

Randle (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Randle popped up on Saturday's injury report as questionable due to lower-back spasms, but the veteran forward has been given the green light to play in Sunday's Western Conference tilt. His production has dipped noticeably since the All-Star break, as he has averaged 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 30.8 minutes per game in his last four outings.

Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Avdija is still managing a lower-back injury and will miss a fourth straight game Sunday. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against Memphis. With the star forward sidelined, Kris Murray, Vit Krejci and Sidy Cissoko (illness) are candidates for increased playing time.

Cissoko (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Cissoko is in jeopardy of missing the second leg of this back-to-back set after recording zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and one assist over seven minutes during Saturday's loss to the Hornets. If the 21-year-old forward joins Deni Avdija (back) and Robert Williams (knee) on the sidelines, Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle and Vit Krejci would be candidates to see increased minutes.

Hansen is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to mid-back soreness.

Hansen was able to play through the issue in Thursday's win over the Bulls, though he saw just two minutes of playing time. However, if he's cleared to play Sunday, Hansen would be in line for a larger role off the bench due to the absence of Robert Williams (knee).

Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to left knee injury management.

Williams will rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set after he played 17 minutes in Saturday's 109-93 loss to the Hawks and finished with five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Sidy Cissoko (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday, but if available, he could end up seeing most of the backup minutes behind starting center Donovan Clingan.

The Mavericks waived Kelly on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The move corresponds with the Mavericks signing Tyler Smith and John Poulakidas to two-way contracts. Kelly has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the G League with the Texas Legends, but he saw extended action for the Mavericks in their 124-105 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday, when he logged nine points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 31 minutes. Kelly could remain with the organization in the G League if he clears waivers.