Game details
Date
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Time
8:00 PM ET
TV / Stream
NBC
Venue
American Airlines Center
Injury report
Morez Johnson Jr. FDay-To-DayThe Mavericks have been managing Johnson's workload ahead of his rookie season, with May noting that the 20-year-old participated in every other live session WeDAL
Santi Aldama FDay-To-DayHead coach Dusty May didn't elaborate, only stating Aldama is dealing with a "nagging injury." The 2021 No. 30 overall pick had spent his entire career in MemphDAL
Dereck Lively II CDay-To-DayUjiri noted that Lively has progressed to shooting and is working toward running on the court, though Dallas intends to remain patient with the 22-year-old. LivDAL
Keshad Johnson FOutThis is a tough blow for Johnson as it rules him out for the entire preseason. The forward is on a two-way contract and is expected to feature for Miami's G LeaMIA
Dru Smith GDay-To-DayThis is a tough blow for the point guard who was penciled in as the top backup behind Davion Mitchell. If he indeed misses a couple weeks, he could be back in tMIA
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