Naji Marshall Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Naji Marshall of the Mavericks has been ruled out and will not play today. Naji was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 7th game Naji has missed this season.
Naji Marshall Season Averages
Naji's absence leaves a significant hole in the Mavericks rotation. Across 72 games this season, he's averaging 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while playing 29.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.6 | 15.4 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 11.2 |
Mavericks Performance With & Without Naji Marshall
The numbers tell a clear story about Naji's value to the Mavericks. With Naji in the lineup this season, the team is 24-48. Without him, they've gone 0-5. The Mavericks's net rating is 13.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Naji plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (96.1 vs 110.7), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-48 | 0-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.7 | 96.1 | -14.5 |
| Def Rating | 115.2 | 114.4 | -0.8 |
| Net Rating | -4.5 | -18.3 | -13.8 |
| PPG | 114.6 | 98.2 | -16.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Naji Marshall?
When Naji sits, other Mavericks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Caleb Martin, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Naji has been out this season, Caleb Martin has averaged 7.5 more points per game, 5.0 additional field goal attempts, 13.8 extra minutes and 2.7 more rebounds.
PPG: +7.5 | FGA: +5.0 | MPG: +13.8 | RPG: +2.7
When Naji has been out this season, Cooper Flagg has averaged 6.1 more points per game and 5.7 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +6.1 | FGA: +5.7
When Naji has been out this season, P.J. Washington has averaged 3.3 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.3
Naji Marshall Betting Trends
For bettors, Naji's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Mavericks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Naji has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Marshall) Max Christie PRA UNDER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 18.8 / -116 avg. line) Max Christie PTS UNDER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 13.2 / -117 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Naji Marshall'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:
Mavericks @ Spurs - April 10, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Daniel Gafford (Out) Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out) P.J. Washington (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out) Victor Wembanyama (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Naji's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Mavericks.