Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Atlantic City, NJ |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Xavier |
| Experience: 6 |
Next Game
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
0:36Should the Mavericks Explore a Kyrie Irving Trade?
-
1:57Best Prospect to Pair with Mavericks' Cooper Flagg
-
8:11Why a Sweet 16 might not save Mark Pope's Kentucky job | EOCBB
-
81:132026-27 SEC Season Preview, Predictions: Florida headlines what should be CBB's best league | EOCBB
-
33:22John Calipari says he wants to do 15 years at Arkansas | EOCBB
-
13:30Mark Pope will try something completely new with Kentucky's offense | EOCBB
-
18:13Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu guarantee a Florida national title | EOCBB
-
4:48Is Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje already Duke's best player? | EOCBB
-
1:59Rockets Take Down Mavericks in NBA Preseason
-
8:13Breaking News: Klay Thompson To Sign With Miami Heat
-
1:40John Gonzalez' Top 5 Starting Fives in the NBA: No. 1 New York Knicks
-
0:58Michigan's Repeat Bid Without Dusty May
-
1:16Dusty May Leaves Michigan to Become Mavs HC
-
4:49Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in 3-Team Deal
-
0:35Breaking: Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in 3-Team Deal
-
1:09Expectations for Cameron Boozer with the Grizzlies
-
1:39Summer League Preview: Lendeborg vs Johnson Jr.
-
0:46Morez Johnson Jr. is the Michigan Man to Watch
-
16:16Ranking LeBron James' Landing Spots Based on Rich Paul's Whiteboard
-
1:17Pressure on Luka Doncic in Post-LeBron Lakers Era
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click a link and sign up, make a deposit, place a wager, or make a trade, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Top Naji Marshall News
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Headed to bench
Marshall will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks.
Marshall started in Wednesday's exhibition loss to the Pelicans with Kyrie Irving (rest) unavailable, but Irving is back from his maintenance day. Marshall will be operating in a reserve role for the Mavs this season, so it'll be tough for him to find enough minutes to make an impact in fantasy leagues.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Starting versus Pelicans
Marshall will start in Wednesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Marshall will start for the second time this preseason. The 28-year-old started in 47 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals over 31.6 minutes per contest in those appearances.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Could work more as facilitator
Marshall tallied 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to Houston.
Marshall got to start for a short-handed Mavericks team in their preseason opener, but that's expected to change once the regular season begins. Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com believes Marshall's playmaking and finishing prowess could allow him to operate more as a point guard off the bench this year, so the forward should still handle a significant role as a member of the second unit.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Shooting a top priority
Marshall said during Media Day that improving his three-point shooting was a major focus during the offseason, Austin Veazey of SI.com reports.
The 28-year-old expressed confidence that the work will translate this season, saying that becoming a more consistent perimeter threat would make him "unstoppable." Marshall averaged a career-high 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals across 74 regular-season appearances in 2025-26 despite shooting just 29.1 percent from three. A significant improvement from beyond the arc would add another dimension to his offensive game after Dallas signed him to a three-year extension in August.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Signs extension with Dallas
Marshall (hip) signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension with the Mavericks on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Marshall signed a three-year pact with Dallas in July 2024 and is now set to remain with the team for the foreseeable future. The 28-year-old wing is coming off a career-best year in 2025-26, during which he averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 51.0 percent from the floor in 29.5 minutes per game across 74 regular-season appearances (47 starts).
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Role undetermined for 2026-27
Marshall (hip) has more competition for playing time after the Mavericks chose Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Marshall was one of the bigger fantasy beneficiaries of the various injuries to Dallas' frontcourt in 2025-26, averaging a career-high 15.2 points per game to go with 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.5 minutes per game over 74 regular-season appearances (47 starts). Dallas could lose Khris Middleton in unrestricted free agency this offseason, and Klay Thompson is also a rumored trade candidate, so Marshall still has a chance to battle with Max Christie for the top spot at shooting guard next year even though Johnson could create a crunch for minutes in the frontcourt.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Ruled out versus Chicago
Marshall (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Marshall won't play in Sunday's contest against Chicago, marking his third consecutive absence and the end of his 2025-26 campaign. Without him, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are in line to see more minutes while receiving additional scoring opportunities.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Unlikely to play Sunday
Marshall (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls.
It appears as though Marshall will miss a third consecutive game while tending to a left hip contusion. If he's indeed ruled out for Sunday's game, he'll end the 2025-26 regular season averaging a career-high 15.2 points per game along with 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 threes over 29.5 minutes per game. Klay Thompson (rest), Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas should operate in elevated roles if Marshall is sidelined.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Ruled out for Friday
Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
As expected after entering the day with a doubtful tag, Marshall will sit out his second consecutive contest due to a left hip contusion he sustained during Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. With Marshall officially sidelined again, the Mavericks will likely lean on Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith to absorb the available minutes in the frontcourt.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Tagged doubtful for Friday
Marshall (hip) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Marshall suffered a left hip injury during Tuesday's clash against the Clippers and was forced to sit out Wednesday's game as a result of the injury. It appears he'll need even more time to recover after being listed as doubtful for Friday, which would mean more playing time for Klay Thompson, Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt. Expect another update on Marshall's status closer to tipoff.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Not playing Wednesday
Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Marshall injured his left hip during the Mavericks' 116-103 loss to the Clippers. The injury is severe enough for him to miss the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against San Antonio. With several Mavericks players missing Wednesday's contest, more minutes will be available for Ryan Nembhard, AJ Johnson, John Poulakidas and Khris Middleton.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Doubtful Wednesday
Marshall is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns with a left hip contusion.
Marshall left Tuesday's game early and was unable to return after logging 20 minutes. With Marshall expected to sit this contest out, the Mavericks may rely more on Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and AJ Johnson.
... See More ... See Less -
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Exits early Tuesday
Marshall (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers and did not return, finishing with six points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three steals and two rebounds across 20 minutes.
Marshall struggled on the offensive end Tuesday before taking a hard fall and limping to the locker room after attempting to contest a shot in the fourth quarter. It's unclear exactly what the 28-year-old forward is dealing with, though it wouldn't be surprising to see him appear on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game in Phoenix.
... See More ... See Less
