Khris Middleton Injury Status Update for March 28th, 2026

Khris Middleton of the Mavericks has been ruled out and will not play today. Khris was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 16th game Khris has missed this season.
Khris Middleton Season Averages
Khris's absence leaves a significant hole in the Mavericks rotation. Across 55 games this season, he's averaging 10.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while playing 23.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.6 | 10.7 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 8.9 |
Mavericks Performance With & Without Khris Middleton
The numbers tell a clear story about Khris's value to the Mavericks. With Khris in the lineup this season, the team is 4-16. Without him, they've gone 19-33. The Mavericks's net rating is 7.6 points better per 100 possessions when Khris plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-16 | 19-33 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.2 | 110.4 | +1.1 |
| Def Rating | 119.7 | 113.3 | -6.5 |
| Net Rating | -10.5 | -2.9 | +7.6 |
| PPG | 112.6 | 114.2 | +1.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Khris Middleton?
When Khris sits, other Mavericks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Marvin Bagley III and Tyus Jones stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Khris has been out this season, Marvin Bagley III has averaged 6.8 more points per game, 7.5 additional field goal attempts and 5.3 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.8 | FGA: +7.5 | RPG: +5.3
Khris Middleton Betting Trends
For bettors, Khris's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Mavericks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Khris has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Middleton) Max Christie 3PM OVER: 28-16 (+12.1u, 2.0 / -104 avg. line) P.J. Washington 3PM UNDER: 25-11 (+10.6u, 1.5 / -124 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Khris Middleton's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Timberwolves @ Mavericks - March 30, 2026 Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaden McDaniels (Out) Anthony Edwards (Out) Dallas Mavericks: Daniel Gafford (Out) Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Khris's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Mavericks.