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Dallas Mavericks injury report ahead of season opener against Rockets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:02 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Dallas Mavericks injury report ahead of season opener against Rockets

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season at the Toyota Center in Houston. Four Mavericks players are ruled out: Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin, while Jett Howard is listed as questionable. Aldama is recovering from offseason knee surgery, Biberovic has heel bursitis, Lively is still out after foot surgery, and Martin has a sprained thumb. Kyrie Irving is set to return, joining Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg in Dallas's lineup. The Rockets will also field a strong team, including Fred VanVleet and Kevin Durant.

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Status Watch

•Mavericks open season against Rockets on October 26.
•Four players ruled out, including Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively II.
•Kyrie Irving returns alongside Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
•Jett Howard's status is uncertain ahead of the opener.
•Houston Rockets field a healthy roster, featuring Kevin Durant.

Latest Updates

6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas Mavericks Injury Report for Season Opener vs. Houston Rockets Revealed

What they're saying

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On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks will open the 2026-27 NBA season on the road against the Houston Rockets.It’s a Texas-sized showdown between two of the state’s top teams at the Toyota Center in Houston.Cooper Flagg begins his second season fresh off winning Rookie of the Year, with Kyrie Irving set to make his return from […] The post Dallas Mavericks Injury Report for Season Opener vs. Houston Rockets Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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