Nowitzki (rest) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki was rested in the Mavericks' last game Sunday, but he should be ready to return after a three-day break. Nowitzki played a season-high 12 minutes his last time out, so he should be good for at least that many Wednesday, if needed.

Nowitzki will not play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers to rest, Jamie Hudson of NBCS Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki missed the first two months of the season, and has yet to see more than 12 minutes in a game this season. The 15-year veteran will likely see a number of absences throughout the remainder of the season for rest.

Nowitzki (undisclosed) totaled three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across seven minutes in the Mavericks' 126-118 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki was listed as probable coming into the contest, and he was ultimately limited to single-digit minutes for the third time in as many games to open his season. The 21-year veteran figures to see his minutes progressively inch up over coming games, although his role is likely to be limited to 20 minutes at most for the balance of the campaign.

Nowitzki is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The Mavs are simply being cautious with the veteran, who will essentially be probable on a game-to-game basis from here on out after he made his season debut last week. Nowitzki played six minutes off the bench Thursday against the Suns and followed up with eight minutes in Sunday's matchup with the Kings. Nowitzki's workload could continue to gradually increase over the next week, but his minutes are likely to be capped somewhere in the low-to-mid-teens on most nights.

Nowitzki (ankle) played six minutes off the bench in Thursday's 99-89 loss to the Suns, finishing with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the Mavericks' first 26 games while recovering from left ankle surgery, Nowitzki was finally cleared to make his 2018-19 debut, albeit in a limited fashion. The Mavericks had planned beforehand to deliberately restrict Nowitzki's playing time, but even once he regains conditioning, it seems unlikely that he'll regularly see more than 20-to-25 minutes per game. The future Hall of Famer isn't much of a fantasy asset at this stage of his career and will likely provide most of his value to the Mavericks in the form of veteran leadership in the locker room.

Nowitzki is set to make his season debut Thursday against the Suns but will have his minutes limited, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki will be available off the bench for the first time all year following ankle surgery. Given his long layoff, the 40-year-old isn't expected to log many minutes in Phoenix.

Nowitzki (ankle) is officially out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports

EDGE Analysis

After his status flip-flopped leading up to gametime, Nowitzki was ultimately listed as out Wednesday. His next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Suns.

Nowitzki (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki hasn't been officially ruled out and is still listed as questionable for Wednesday's game, updating a previous report. If he does manage to play, its likely that Nowitzki will take it easy given he's missed the entire season to this point after undergoing surgery on his left ankle.

Nowitzki (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The speculation that Nowitzki would be able to play Wednesday was dispensed near gametime although coach Rick Carlisle stated that "he's getting closer". It looks like Nowtizki will return soon, his next opportunity being Thursday at Phoenix, but even when he does return he may not be a must-add in standard formats. Last year, Nowitzki averaged 12.0 point and 5.7 rebounds in just 24.7 minutes per game, and with the new additions of Luka Doncic and DeAndre Jordan, could see that playing time further diminish in 2018-19.

Nowitzki (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Nowitzki has yet to take part in any game action this season due to ankle surgery, although there's hope he could return in the near future. More news on his status for Wednesday should emerge closer to tip.