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LaRavia (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

LaRavia wasn't listed on the report ahead of Sunday's game, meaning the veteran wing could be in the mix for minutes against Utah. LaRavia sustained a right ankle sprain in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Warriors, which caused him to miss Friday's game against the Clippers. All signs point to his return on Sunday.

Sheppard (knee) is good to go for Saturday's game in Atlanta, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sheppard is back after a one-game absence, and with Fred VanVleet (knee) sitting out Saturday's game, Sheppard will have an opportunity to start. If he gets the starting nod, he would make for an intriguing plug-and-play option in daily fantasy leagues.

Carr (oblique) is out for Sunday's game in Utah, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

This will be Carr's third straight game on the inactive list. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, the first game of a back-to-back set.

Wade (ankle) is available and starting Saturday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Wade will return from a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle and enter the starting lineup in LeBron James' (back) stead. Wade will be joined in the first unit by Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid in the front end of this back-to-back set.

Howard (calf) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Spurs.

Howard was listed as doubtful, but shootaround must have gone well with the upgrade to probable. He's not guaranteed minutes in the rotation, though.

Risacher (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Risacher was initially listed as questionable due to hip soreness, though he was eventually upgraded to probable before being cleared to play shortly thereafter. The 21-year-old figures to see significant minutes for the shorthanded Mavericks in the second leg of this back-to-back set, and he could step into the first unit if Max Christie (shin) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Johnson (lower leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs but will play on a minutes restriction, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Johnson will be available to play Saturday, and while he's recovered from his lower-leg injury, his minutes restriction means the Mavericks are being cautious with the rookie. Johnson has played in Dallas' first two games this season, logging 14 minutes against Houston and 17 against the Pacers while averaging 7.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest.

Williams (groin) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

This will be Williams' first missed game this season due to injury. However, he hasn't been in the rotation, so Williams' absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues.

Irving is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to left knee injury management, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

The Mavericks are taking a cautious approach with Irving since he's played only a few games since returning from the ACL injury he sustained in March 2025, so it's not surprising to see him sit for rest purposes. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Monday, and in the meantime, Marcus Sasser is expected to replace him in the backcourt against the Spurs.

Essengue (head) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Tiago Splitter said he's holding Essengue out of Saturday's game as a precaution, so it doesn't sound like he'll be out long. His next chance to play will come Monday in Boston.