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February 26, 2026
Good to go Thursday
Middleton (shoulder) will play Thursday against Sacramento, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.
Analysis
Middleton was upgraded to probable leading up to tipoff, and he's now been given the green light to play Thursday night. He's averaging 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists over his last five games.
February 26, 2026
Upgraded to probable
Middleton (shoulder) is probable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Middleton was initially considered questionable for this contest. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Friday.
February 25, 2026
Listed as questionable
Middleton (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Middleton sustained a right shoulder stinger in Tuesday's game and did not return. Now, the issue puts his availability at risk for Thursday's contest -- the first of a back-to-back set. Middleton has started in each of his last three appearances.
February 25, 2026
Exits early Tuesday
Middleton won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a right shoulder stinger. He finished with six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes.
Analysis
Middleton was able to finish out the first half but didn't open the third quarter with the rest of the Dallas starters and will sit out the rest of the contest. The Mavericks will likely turn to Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin to pick up the slack in Middleton's absence. Middleton's status will now warrant monitoring heading into Thursday's game against the Kings.
February 23, 2026
Vintage showing in win
Middleton produced 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 win over the Pacers.
Analysis
It was certainly Middleton's best effort since joining the Mavericks and perhaps his finest of the year altogether. The 25 points were a season high for the 34-year-old forward, whose seven dimes were also his most since Nov. 25 with the Wizards. Over his first four outings for Dallas, Middleton has averaged 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 25.5 minutes per game.
February 21, 2026
Starting sans Christie
Middleton will start Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
With Max Christie (ankle) sidelined, Middleton will draw his first start with the Mavericks. The veteran forward has averaged 10.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 21.5 minutes per tilt over two appearances for Dallas.
