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Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Shawn Marion (calf) is active but won't play Wednesday night against the Nets.

Marion is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Celtics. Wednesday will be the eight straight game he's missed and it's pretty obvious the Mavs' initial "day-to-day" timeline was just a tad misleading. Jae Crowder will continue to start in Marion's place with Vince Carter soaking up some extra minutes off the bench.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Shawn Marion (calf) said that he expects to be ready for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Marion will not return on Wednesday against the Nets, but it looks like he won't miss much more time. The Mavs also play the Celtics on Sunday, so Marion could return at that point if he's still not ready on Friday. Jae Crowder will continue to start in Marion's place with Vince Carter seeing a boost off the bench.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Shawn Marion (calf) did not play on Monday and he is out indefinitely.

There has been very little talk of a shutdown, but rather that the day-to-day designation being floated at the beginning of this injury was inaccurate. Jae Crowder will continue to start and Vince Carter will be the primary beneficiary of any missed time for Marion.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Shawn Marion (calf) missed Sunday's game, as expected, and there is no clear date for his return.

Marion has missed six games and counting, and his uncertain status spoils the Mavs' upcoming four-game week. Jae Crowder had 11 points, four rebounds and two steals on Sunday, and he'll continue to start at SF until Marion returns.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Rick Carlisle said Friday that an MRI taken on Shawn Marion's injured calf showed a strain and not a contusion.

This explains the best-case scenario of a return "sometime next week," and owners should consider Marion out indefinitely until the reports begin to tighten up. Jae Crowder will be the likely starter while Marion is out, but Vince Carter is the fantasy beneficiary.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

According to the Dallas Morning News, a "best-case scenario" would have Shawn Marion (calf) returning "sometime next week."

If that timetable holds true, Marion is in jeopardy of missing Friday's game against the Cavs, Sunday's game against the Thunder and possibly Monday's game against the Hawks. The Mavs also play Wednesday and Friday of next week, so Marion doesn't have a ton of time between games to heal. "We don't have anybody who can replace what Shawn does," Rick Carlisle said. For as long as Marion is out, Jae Crowder will continue to start with Vince Carter seeing a bigger role off the bench.

Shawn Marion F DAL
2 Months Dallas Mavericks Comment

Shawn Marion will see a team doctor about his injured left calf on Friday.

His calf hasn't healed as fast as the Mavs hoped. Marion is out for Thursday's game and there's almost no chance he plays against the Cavs on Friday. Jae Crowder was terrific on Tuesday in 36 minutes and is worth a spot-start tonight with only two games on the docket. Vince Carter is also flirting with must-start status for leagues that count 3-pointers.

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