NBA Player News

Allen (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Allen will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a right quadriceps contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Lakers. With the veteran wing out, Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are candidates to see increased minutes.

Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Washington will miss a second consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain, and his next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio. Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and Dwight Powell should all see a bump in minutes due to Washington's absence.

Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Williams will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday in San Antonio. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.

Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Thompson will get a maintenance day for the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, so AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas are both poised to see more minutes in Wednesday's contest. Thompson should return for Friday's contest against the Spurs.

Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Gafford will end up missing both halves of this back-to-back set due to a right shoulder impingement. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell are likely to handle the majority of the center minutes in Gafford's absence. His next chance to play will come Friday in San Antonio.

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.

Flagg (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

As expected, Flagg will shake off his probable tag due to a left wrist sprain and suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The star rookie has posted at least 24 points in six of his last eight games, averaging 29.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.9 combined steals-plus-blocks over 35.8 minutes per game during that span.

Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Marshall injured his left hip during the Mavericks' 116-103 loss to the Clippers. The injury is severe enough for him to miss the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against San Antonio. With several Mavericks players missing Wednesday's contest, more minutes will be available for Ryan Nembhard, AJ Johnson, John Poulakidas and Khris Middleton.

Hendricks will start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

With Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) unavailable, Hendricks will join the first unit in his return from a one-game absence due to a right thumb sprain. Over 10 starts since the All-Star break, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per tilt.

Clayton is in Memphis' starting lineup against Denver on Wednesday.

The rookie first-rounder will make his sixth start of the season (and fourth in 13 games since March 16). His last start was in Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks, when he played 25 minutes and logged 20 points, four assists, three rebounds and four three-pointers.