Martin (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Martin is available to make his season debut after missing time with a right thumb sprain. However, he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful burn.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Questionable for Wednesday
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Martin (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Martin has a chance to make his season debut Wednesday. Look for the Mavericks to update his status closer to tipoff.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Out again Monday
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Martin (thumb) is out for Monday's game against the Heat, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Martin will miss his fourth straight game to begin the 2026-27 season. His absence won't have any effect on the Mavericks' rotation, and he can be considered week-to-week moving forward.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Monday
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Martin (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Heat.
Martin is expected to remain on the inactive list for a fourth consecutive contest due to a right thumb sprain. His potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Missing third consecutive game
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Martin (thumb) has been ruled out against San Antonio on Saturday.
Martin has yet to suit up for a regular-season game due to a right thumb injury. His next chance to play is Monday against the Heat, but given the nature of the injury, he can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks provide a more clear timetable for return.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Missing second straight game
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Martin (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Martin will miss a second consecutive contest as he continues recovering from a sprained right thumb. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come against the Spurs on Saturday in the back half of a back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Out with thumb sprain
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Martin is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets with a sprained right thumb.
The veteran forward isn't ready to make his season debut. His next chance to do so comes Friday, when the Mavericks face the Pacers on the front end of a back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Cleared to play
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Martin (illness) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Martin will make his preseason debut after missing Friday's opener due to an illness. The veteran forward averaged a career-low 14.8 minutes per game during his first full season in Dallas last year.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Dealing with illness
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Martin won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets due to an illness.
Martin's next chance to suit up will come during Sunday's rematch against the Rockets in China. The veteran forward enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded Dallas wing rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Not guaranteed minutes
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Martin enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded Dallas forward rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure.
The Mavericks currently have P.J. Washington, Santi Aldama, rookie Morez Johnson and Martin competing for opportunities at power forward. At the same time, several other wings can also slide between positions. Martin's experience and two-way versatility do give him some hope, but the competition for minutes limits his fantasy ceiling entering the season.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Unavailable versus Chicago
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Martin (heel) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Martin hasn't played since the 130-120 win over the Cavaliers on March 15, so his absence Sunday officially marks the end of his season. With Naji Marshall (hip) and P.J. Washington (elbow) also unavailable, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson are in line for enhanced roles.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Sunday
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Martin (heel) is not expected to play Sunday versus the Bulls.
It looks like Martin will be spending the final game of the season on the sidelines, which should allow AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas to remain in the rotation. Check back for official confirmation on Martin's status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Martin's absence will extend to 13 consecutive games due to a strained right heel. With the Mavericks eliminated from playoff contention, Martin's last opportunity to appear in a game this season is Sunday against the Bulls.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Friday
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Martin is doubtful for Friday's game versus San Antonio due to a strained right heel.
The veteran swingman is running out of time to return during the regular season due to the heel injury, which has kept him sidelined for 12 consecutive games. Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson would be candidates for a slight bump in playing time if Martin is ultimately ruled out.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Sitting Wednesday
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Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Martin will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a right heel strain. His next chance to play is Friday against the Spurs, though there's no indication that the veteran forward will be available for the Mavericks' final games of the regular season.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful to play Wednesday
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Martin (heel) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Martin didn't play in the first leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday against the Clippers, and the doubtful tag suggests the veteran forward could sit out Wednesday's game as well. Martin hasn't played since March 15, and it's uncertain whether he'll suit up for any of the final games of the Mavericks' season this week.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Won't play Tuesday
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Martin (heel) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers.
Martin hasn't played since March 15, but he was listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game, which can be considered a sign of progress. His next chance to play will come Wednesday in Phoenix.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Out again Sunday
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Martin (heel) is out for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.
This will be his 10th straight game on the sidelines. It seems unlikely that Martin will be cleared for Tuesday's meeting with the Clippers.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Ruled out Friday
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Martin is out for Friday's game versus Orlando due to a right plantar fascia strain, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.
Martin will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive contest. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are the most likely options to soak up more playing time for the Mavericks on Friday. Martin's next chance to play comes Sunday, when Dallas clashes with the Lakers.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Friday
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Martin is doubtful for Friday's game versus Orlando due to a right plantar fascia strain.
Martin is expected to miss a ninth consecutive contest Friday. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are the most likely candidates to handle more playing time for the Mavericks in Martin's expected absence.
