Barea is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans due to an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

Barea presumably picked up the injury in Sunday's victory over the Bulls. With Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out and Seth Curry (back) questionable, the Mavericks could be thin in their backcourt should Barea ultimately be unable to go. More clarity on his status should come closer to game time.

Updating a previous report, Barea won't start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves and will instead come off the bench.

EDGE Analysis

The lineup the Mavericks initially released featured Barea starting at point guard for the injured Luka Doncic (thumb), but Delon Wright will end up moving up to the top unit in place of the All-Star. With Doncic and Jalen Brunson (shoulder) both sidelined, Barea should at least benefit from a boost in minutes while he sticks in a bench role.

Barea will start at point guard Sunday against the Timberwolves, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old will get the chance to make fifth start of the season while Luka Doncic (thumb) sits out the front end of the back-to-back set. Though Barea should benefit from a boost in playing time with the move to the top unit, don't expect him to approach the nearly 33 minutes per game Doncic is averaging for the season. Instead, coach Rick Carlisle will likely use a combination of Barea and reserve Delon Wright to absorb the All-Star's playing time.

Barea had five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal over 10 minutes in Wednesday's 109-103 win against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Barea has seen inconsistent playing time this season, partially due to injuries, but he's now appeared in the Mavericks' last three games. Wednesday's performance was his least productive performance of the three, but the stretch has also marked just the second time this season that Barea has appeared in three consecutive games.

Barea (ankle) has been cleared to play Friday against the Wizards, Mike Peasley of the Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barea missed Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies as a result of a sprained left ankle, but he's good to go Friday. He should continue to have an expanded role with Luka Doncic (ankle) sidelined.

Barea (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Barea missed Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies as a result of a sprained left ankle, but it's possible he makes a return Friday. More information may arrive following Friday's morning shootaround.

Barea (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Barea sprained his ankle during Monday's game against the Pacers and will miss at least one game as a result. With Luka Doncic (ankle) and Seth Curry (knee) also sidelined, the likes of Delon Wright and Jalen Brunson should handle the majority of point guard duties Wednesday.

Barea (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran guard picked up the left ankle sprain Monday against the Pacers and may not be able to play Wednesday. Seth Curry (knee) is also questionable, which could mean increased run for Jalen Brunson and Ryan Broekhoff.

Barea won't return to Monday's game against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Barea exited Monday's contest during the first half after suffering the injury, and the team has since ruled him out for the remainder of the night. Jalen Brunson could pick up more minutes as a result.

Barea will come off the bench Saturday against the Hawks, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barea started Friday's game, but Jalen Brunson will get the nod Saturday. In 11 games off the bench this season, Barea is averaging 9.5 points, 2.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 13.6 minutes.