Marshall is part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Marshall will draw the start due to the absences of P.J. Washington (shoulder) and Anthony Davis (calf). It'll be Marshall's first start of the campaign. In his last four games, the 27-year-old forward is averaging 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 26.8 minutes.
Marshall finished with 30 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 win over the Wizards.
Marshall carried his team to a victory by turning in his best performance of the 2025-26 season. He found success from all over the floor, shooting with efficiency from the field while also getting to the charity stripe with ease. Marshall has looked sharp in back-to-back games, pouring in 46 total points along with 15 rebounds, six assists and three steals.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Sets new season-high scoring mark
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Marshall ended Friday's 118-104 loss to Memphis with 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 25 minutes.
Marshall recorded his best scoring mark of the campaign in this loss Friday. The former Xavier standout can be a reliable scoring weapon for the Mavs when given enough minutes, as evidenced during some stretches last season, but he hasn't been able to produce much in 2025-26. Even though his minutes have remained steady in the 25-minute range, Marshall has scored in double digits in just two of his nine outings off the bench.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Puts up nine points in loss
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Marshall totaled nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to Houston.
Marshall currently sees a consistent 22-25 minutes off the bench and averages 7.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals. With Dereck Lively (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf) out, Marshall may continue to play in that minutes range, but once one or both return, those minutes may dwindle to accommodate Dallas' starters.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Excels off bench
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Marshall finished Sunday's 139-129 victory over the Raptors with 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes.
Dallas got a huge lift from their second unit in this game, particularly from Marshall, D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie, with those three combining for 53 points. Marshall was one of Dallas' most reliable players during the 2024-25 regular season when injuries took their toll, and he's off to a great start to the new campaign with averages of 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest through three games.
Marshall scored 17 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT) while adding two rebounds, an assist and a block in 21 minutes off the bench during Monday's 114-101 preseason win over the Jazz.
The 27-year-old forward is coming off a career-best season with Dallas, averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 boards, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes over 69 regular-season games. However, Marshall started 31 of those contests as the injury-plagued Mavericks tried to patch together a lineup for long stretches of the campaign. Better luck on the health front, as well as the addition of first overall pick Cooper Flagg, will likely consign Marshall to the second unit in 2025-26, capping his minutes and production.
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Makes defensive impact in loss
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Marshall supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies.
Marshall's season-high three blocks weren't enough to help Dallas avoid elimination from playoff contention. After spending the first four seasons of his career in New Orleans, the 27-year-old forward enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25 with the Mavericks. Across Marshall's 69 regular-season appearances, including 31 starts, he averaged 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 10 steals in 27.8 minutes.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Limited to 11 points Sunday
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Marshall ended Sunday's 132-97 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes.
Marshall didn't have his best performance Sunday, although to be fair, he was one of the few regulars who suited up for this regular-season finale and was limited to 28 minutes. He should see a steady role in the rotation during the postseason run, beginning with the matchup against the Kings on Wednesday, but he's likely to come off the bench if most of the frontcourt options are healthy.
Marshall ended with 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Lakers.
Marshall functioned as Dallas' floor general Wednesday, handing out a team-high eight assists while the team chose not to deploy a traditional starting point guard. Marshall has flourished down the stretch while handling an expanded role for the injury-riddled Mavericks, posting averages of 19.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.9 minutes over his last 19 games.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Starting vs. LAL
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Marshall is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
The Mavericks are tweaking their lineup and won't have Spencer Dinwiddie in the starting lineup, with Marshall taking his place. He's been solid when starting in recent weeks, averaging 21.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 13 starts since the beginning of March.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Not starting vs. Clippers
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Marshall is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Mavericks are going with P.J. Washington at the three, Anthony Davis at the four and Dereck Lively at center. Thus, Marshall will wait for his opportunity off the bench. Marshall is averaging 11.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Leads team with 22 points
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Marshall ended with 22 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 114-91 loss to the Clippers.
Marshall was a bright spot during the blowout loss. The team has a tough schedule to close out the season, and they need to come together as they try to fend off the Kings and Suns for a play-in spot. Marshall's numbers have dipped slightly since P.J. Washington's return, but he's still recording solid minutes and is a decent resource in secondary categories.
