Key Maverick Returning From Four-Game Suspension Against Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, with both teams missing key players. Dallas will be without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while Memphis is missing Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and potentially Desmond Bane. In this uncertain match, the Mavericks will receive a significant boost.
Naji Marshall, who has completed his four-game suspension for his involvement in an altercation with Jusuf Nurkic against the Phoenix Suns, will return for the game. Marshall received an extra game for attempting to escalate the fight outside the locker room.
Marshall has been a crucial part of the Mavericks’ second unit, particularly when Doncic and Irving have been unavailable. The Mavericks have struggled in his absence, losing all four games during his suspension. Marshall, signed to a three-year, $27 million deal this offseason, was brought in to replace Derrick Jones Jr., and he has exceeded expectations. He is averaging 10.9 points per game, with eight games scoring at least 15 points.
