Naji Marshall Injury Status Update for March 30th, 2026
Naji Marshall of the Mavericks has been ruled out and will not play today. Naji was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Naji has missed this season.
Naji Marshall Season Averages
Naji's absence leaves a significant hole in the Mavericks rotation. Across 70 games this season, he's averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while playing 29.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 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 24-47. Without him, they've gone 0-3. The Mavericks's net rating is 9.7 points worse per 100 possessions when Naji plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (99.5 vs 110.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-47 | 0-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.6 | 99.5 | -11.1 |
| Def Rating | 115.0 | 113.7 | -1.3 |
| Net Rating | -4.5 | -14.2 | -9.7 |
| PPG | 114.5 | 99.3 | -15.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Naji Marshall?
When Naji sits, other Mavericks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Cooper Flagg, Caleb Martin and Max Christie stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Naji has been out this season, Cooper Flagg has averaged 29.0 more points per game, 12.7 additional field goal attempts and 3.5 more rebounds.
PPG: +29.0 | FGA: +12.7 | RPG: +3.5
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, Max Christie has averaged 4.3 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +4.3
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:
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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.