Iffy with illness

Trey Murphy reveals Naji Marshall’s playful text following the controversial ending to the Pelicans' 119-116 win over the Mavericks.

Luka Doncic remains sidelined for the game against the Timberwolves this Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Marshall won't start in Friday's game against the Thunder, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Marshall is retreating to Dallas' bench with Kyrie Irving back in the lineup. Over his last six games, Marshall is averaging 11.3 points, 4.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 threes in 28.4 minutes.

The Mavericks travel to North Carolina to take on the Hornets as part of the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

There are also new additions that could impact the outcome of Wednesday’s series finale against the Wolves. Klay Thompson is questionable with a left ankle sprain; Quentin Grimes is also questionable with back spasms, which caused him to miss Monday’s loss to Charlotte. Lastly, Naji Marshall is questionable with an illness.

Grimes (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. After missing Monday's game against the Hornets, Grimes could miss Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota as he deals with back spasms.

As part of the third annual NBA Rivals Week, the Mavericks will face a grueling stretch with rematches against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma

The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away and teams will be looking to make a playoff push or embrace the tank. The southwest division features young teams on the rise, multiple contenders, and one of the league’s worst teams.

The Mavericks offered a lengthy injury report heading into their game against Minnesota on Wednesday, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweets. Klay Thompson (left ankle sprain), Dereck Lively (right ankle sprain), Naji Marshall (illness) and Quentin Grimes (back spasms) are listed as questionable. Four other players are listed as out.

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