Jason Kidd provided an update on Naji Marshall's status before the Mavericks' game against the Wizards on Monday.

Iffy with illness

Guard Dante Exum, who’s missed the entire season thus far after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, was upgraded to “doubtful” for the Pelicans game, the first time all season Exum has been listed as anything other than “out” on the injury report.

Jason Kidd provided a Dante Exum injury update ahead of the Mavericks' game on Wednesday night against the Pelicans.

The last month has been full of unfortunate injury news for the Dallas Mavericks. Coach Jason Kidd switched it up with a positive injury ahead of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran coach intimated that Dante Exum could make his season debut during the team’s five-game road trip.

NBA insider believes Mavericks could trade first-round pick before deadline Zion Williamson and Klay Thompson each got off to solid starts for their respective teams, as the Pelicans and Mavericks traded buckets early on.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists.

Tonight, the Mavericks travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a road game and their second-straight against a team with a bottom-five record in the NB

The New Orleans Pelicans return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, looking to break out of a three-game slump. Just two weeks ago, the

Marshall returned from a four-game absence as a result of an illness, playing limited minutes off the bench. While his production was also limited, he should be able to ramp up both moving forward, at least until Luka Doncic is cleared to return.

The Dallas Mavericks will again be shorthanded on the second night of a back-to-back.