Middleton will start Monday's game against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

With P.J. Washington (illness) unavailable, Middleton will step into the starting five following a one-game absence due to an illness. As a starter for Dallas this season (10 games), the veteran forward has averaged 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.

Middleton (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton will be back in action Monday following a one-game stint on the sidelines, which could result in fewer minutes for Klay Thompson. As a member of the Mavericks, Middleton has contributed averages of 11.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 triples per contest.

Middleton (illness) won't play in Friday's game against Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton wasn't listed on the injury report throughout the day. However, he popped up due to an illness, subsequently ruling him out. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Timberwolves. While Middleton is out, Klay Thompson should receive all the minutes he can handle off the bench.

Middleton had two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 12 minutes during Monday's 137-131 overtime loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was playing a sizable role for the Mavericks when he first joined the team, but he's now trending in the wrong direction. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 19.2 minutes per game.

Middleton supplied six points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 18 minutes during Monday's 129-111 loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton scored no more than six points for the third straight game, prior to which he erupted for a season-high 35 points. While the talent is still there. Middleton simply can't sustain meaningful production at this point. Even with his 35-point effort, Middleton sits outside the top 150 in five games over the past week, averaging 13.2 points, 1.0 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.

Middleton finished with 35 points (10-17 FG, 8-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 victory over Memphis.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was getting nearly everything to fall, especially from beyond the arc, where he buried a season-high eight triples. He paced the Mavs in scoring despite being deployed off the bench and even found a way to add production on the defensive end. It's unfair to expect this kind of scoring production from the 34-year-old regularly, but he still shows flashes of elite scoring from time to time.

Middleton won't start Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

After 10 straight starts, Middleton is moving to the bench in favor of Naji Marshall. Even as a starter, Middleton averaged 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in only 21.5 minutes over his past two appearances.

Middleton ended with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton put together his best scoring performance since Feb. 22, and he rewarded the Mavs for keeping him in the starting lineup even after the return of Naji Marshall from a bruised finger. However, Middleton has been held to single figures in three of his last six games, so the consistency simply hasn't been there lately from the veteran forward. Production on the offensive end will only become more difficult once Cooper Flagg builds back up to a full workload.

Middleton (shoulder) will play Thursday against Sacramento, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

EDGE 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.

Middleton (shoulder) is probable for Thursday's game against the Kings.

EDGE 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.