Howard (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Howard had been listed as probable in the latest update, so it's not surprising to see him available for this contest. He was ruled out for the first two games of the season, and it remains to be seen whether he'll get any meaningful minutes here.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Upgraded to probable
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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.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Unlikely to play Saturday
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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.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Ruled out Friday
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Howard (calf) is out for Friday's game in Indiana.
This will be Howard's second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Spurs.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Doubtful for Friday
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Howard (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Howard is expected to miss a second consecutive contest due to right calf tightness. His potential absence wouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Downgraded to doubtful
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Howard (calf) is now doubtful for Wednesday against the Rockets.
Howard was previously listed as questionable, but it sounds like he will be held out. Howard is not projected to be in the rotation, even with healthy.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Questionable to face Houston
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Howard (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Howard wasn't included on Dallas' initial injury report, though he's now in jeopardy of sitting out the team's regular-season opener due to right calf tightness. However, the two-way player's absence wouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Moving past illness
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Howard (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets.
Howard has overcome an illness in time to be available for Opening Night. He's not likely to be part of the Dallas rotation right off the bat, though.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Out versus Atlanta
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Howard (illness) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Hawks.
Howard will miss another preseason contest due to an illness. However, he should be ready to go for Opening Night against the Rockets, barring a setback.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Ruled out Wednesday
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Howard (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Howard appeared in Dallas' first two preseason games but will be sidelined Wednesday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Atlanta.
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Mavericks' Jett Howard: Signs two-way deal Monday
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The Mavericks signed Howard to a two-way contract Monday.
Howard spent the first three years of his career with the Magic. Even though he averaged career-high marks in minutes (12.6) and points (5.5) per game in 55 regular-season contests in 2025-26, Howard was unable to do enough to stay in Orlando. Howard should compete for playing time at the NBA level, but if he doesn't stick around in Dallas, he should be a regular in the G League thanks to his two-way deal.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Logs garbage time in play-in win
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Howard played the final 5:43 of Friday's 121-90 win over the Hornets in the Play-In Tournament, finishing with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.
Howard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain before being cleared in advance of the Magic's first game of the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. He didn't end up seeing any run in Wednesday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers but was able to see some minutes in garbage time Friday. Based on how he was used Wednesday and Friday, Howard doesn't look like he'll be a regular factor in the rotation during the Magic's upcoming first-round playoff series versus the Pistons.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Iffy for Wednesday
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Howard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.
A left ankle sprain cost Howard the final five contests of the regular season, but the third-year forward has a chance to return Wednesday. If Howard cannot give it a go, Tristan da Silva would likely see an uptick in playing time in the frontcourt.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Questionable to play Sunday
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Howard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Celtics, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Howard has missed the Magic's last four games while recovering from a left ankle sprain, but he could be available for Sunday's game. He served in a key rotational role off the bench, and in 22 outings since the All-Star break he has averaged 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.1 threes over 16.1 minutes per game. If Howard is cleared to play against Boston, then there could be less minutes available for the likes of Anthony Black and Jamal Cain.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Remaining out for Friday
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Howard (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Chicago, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
A left ankle sprain will sideline Howard for a fourth consecutive contest. His last chance to return before the end of the regular season is Sunday in Boston against the Celtics.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Another absence coming
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Howard (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Howard will be sidelined for a third straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Bulls.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Available Monday
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Howard (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Howard is available to handle his typical duties off the bench. He's averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per contest in his last four games.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Solid workload in overtime win
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Howard supplied 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime win over Washington.
Howard logged 20-plus minutes for a fourth straight game, a significant shift for a player who hadn't reached that mark in back-to-back outings at any other point this season. This sustained usage is a direct result of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) being sidelined with no definitive timetable for a return. During this four-game span, Howard has averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while knocking down 1.8 triples per contest.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Scores 14 points
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Howard contributed 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.
Howard logged 25 minutes for the second time in a row, but he fared much better this time around. He's had a limited fantasy impact this season, averaging 12.0 minutes across 42 appearances.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Perfect from downtown in rout
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Howard had 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and one block over 13 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 131-94 win over Sacramento.
It was the third-year wing's best scoring effort since he erupted for a surprising 30 points against the Celtics on Nov. 23. Howard's perfect night from beyond the arc was part of a stunning shooting performance by the Magic that saw them go 27-for-50 (54.0 percent) from long distance, with seven different Orlando players draining at least three treys. Howard is still trying to earn a consistent role in the rotation and has played double-digit minutes in just three of the last six games, failing to get on the court at all in one of them due to an ankle injury.
