Mavericks face mounting injuries ahead of Wizards matchup

The Dallas Mavericks are grappling with a series of injuries ahead of their upcoming game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Key updates include Dante Exum being upgraded to doubtful after recovering from wrist surgery, while Naji Marshall has been upgraded to questionable due to an illness. The Mavericks' situation worsened over the weekend with Maxi Kleber suffering a broken foot during a loss to the Boston Celtics, adding him to a growing list of sidelined players, including Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II. With the frontcourt depleted, the team is relying heavily on Daniel Gafford, whose energy has been a bright spot amid their struggles. The Mavericks face significant challenges in maintaining consistency as they navigate through a competitive Western Conference. Coach Jason Kidd indicated the team will provide further injury updates before the game.