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Howard (calf) is listed as doubtful against the Spurs on Saturday.

Howard is tracking toward missing each of the first three games of the regular season while tending to a right calf injury. Assuming he's ruled out, the fourth year pro's next opportunity to make his 2026-27 regular-season debut would be Monday against the Heat.

Irving (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Irving may sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. If the star floor general is held out of Saturday's contest, Marcus Sasser and Sergio de Larrea would be candidates for increased minutes. Naji Marshall could also see increased playmaking duties if Irving joins Cooper Flagg (shoulder) on the inactive list.

Christie (shin) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Christie may have picked up the injury during the Mavericks' 121-105 win over the Pacers on Friday, when he played 38 minutes and finished with 16 points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal. If he cannot play in the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, then Marcus Sasser and Zacharrie Risacher would be the top candidates to enter the starting five.

Biberovic (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.

Biberovic has been recovering from right heel bursitis stemming from training camp in mid-October. He'll end up missing the first three games of the regular season, and he can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks provide a clearer timetable for the 2023 second-rounder.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Aldama continues to ramp up in his recovery from a right knee procedure that he underwent in March. His next chance to make his 2026-27 debut is Monday against the Heat, but he should be considered week-to-week until his practice participation increases.

Dybantsa (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Dybantsa will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain, with his next chance to make his regular-season debut coming Monday at Charlotte. Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson and Khris Middleton are candidates to see an uptick in minutes in Dybantsa's stead.

The Mavericks diagnosed Flagg with a mild left shoulder sprain, and the second-year forward will be re-evaluated by medical staff next week, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Flagg took a hard fall during the second quarter of the Mavericks' win against the Pacers on Friday. He was already ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, but it looks like the 2025 first-overall pick will miss at least a couple of more games while recovering from his injury. Naji Marshall, Marcus Sasser and Zaccharie Risacher figure to be the top candidates to enter Dallas' starting five for as long as Flagg is sidelined.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Isaac continues to be sidelined by a left knee injury that caused him to miss the final two months of the 2025-26 season. He has yet to make his 2026-27 debut, and his next chance to do so is Wednesday against the Raptors.

Black (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Black has a chance to return to action Sunday after missing Orlando's first two regular-season games. If the 22-year-old guard is cleared to play, Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter would likely see fewer minutes.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Williams will miss each of the Hornets' first three games of the regular season due to a right hamstring strain that popped up during training camp in late September. Sion James will continue to operate in an elevated role in the absence of Williams, whose next chance to play is Monday against the Wizards.