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Mavericks at Suns: Money on the Floor, April 8, 2026
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The Mavericks are 19-35 and pivoting towards a rebuild, so this news is not a big surprise. By waiting until the 2026-27 season to return from his torn ACL, Irving will be able to take his time with his rehab to ensure that he returns at full strength. Irving is under contract for one more season with a $42.42 million player option for 2027-28.
Thompson will get a maintenance day for the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, so AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas are both poised to see more minutes in Wednesday's contest. Thompson should return for Friday's contest against the Spurs.
Gafford will end up missing both halves of this back-to-back set due to a right shoulder impingement. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell are likely to handle the majority of the center minutes in Gafford's absence. His next chance to play will come Friday in San Antonio.
Washington will miss a second consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain, and his next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio. Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and Dwight Powell should all see a bump in minutes due to Washington's absence.
Marshall injured his left hip during the Mavericks' 116-103 loss to the Clippers. The injury is severe enough for him to miss the first 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.
Martin will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a right heel strain. His next chance to play is Friday against the Spurs, though there's no indication that the veteran forward will be available for the Mavericks' final games of the regular season.
Lively sought out multiple opinions on his right foot, but it was ultimately determined that season-ending surgery was the best course of action for the third-year center, and he's expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season. Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell will continue to serve as the main big men for Dallas behind Anthony Davis in Lively's absence.
Williams will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday in San Antonio. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
