Hardaway (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was able to practice in full Monday after sitting out Saturday's game, but he's not 100 percent yet. With Josh Green (elbow) already ruled out, the Mavericks will need Seth Curry to step up if Hardaway is unable to take the floor.

Hardaway (back) participated in Monday's practice, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was one of several Mavericks held out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, but he's trending in the right direction for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz. The veteran sharpshooter has been cold in recent games, shooting 30.6 percent from the field over his last three appearances.

Hardaway (back) will not play in Saturday's game versus the Thunder, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mavericks are going to be quite thin on the second leg of this back-to-back set, as Hardaway will join Kyrie Irving (foot), Josh Green (elbow), Dante Exum (personal) and Maxi Kleber (toe) on the sidelines. We could potentially see a good amount of Jaden Hardy on Saturday after he impressed in 21 minutes versus the Grizzlies on Friday.

Hardaway (back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway is in danger of missing his second straight game Saturday due to back spasms. With Kyrie Irving (foot) and Josh Green (elbow) questionable, Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry and Derrick Jones could receive extended minutes.

Hardaway (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was questionable for Friday's matchup and will be forced to miss his first game of the season. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City, but Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry and Josh Green could see increased playing time Friday.

Hardaway is questionable for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies due to back spasms, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Hardaway suffered his back injury, but it could cause him to miss his first game of the season Friday. If Hardaway is ruled out, Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry and Josh Green are candidates to receive extended minutes.

Hardaway supplied 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt) and one rebound in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway has gone cold in recent games, and his minutes suffered Tuesday as a result. Over his last three games, Hardaway is shooting 30.6 percent from the field. Hardaway is still on pace for his highest scoring average since 2018-19, with 16.8 points per game this season, so it's just a matter of time before positive regression kicks in.

Hardaway finished Sunday's 129-113 loss to the Kings with 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the dominant presences in the Mavericks' offensive scheme, but Hardaway is finding ways to make an impact when coming off the bench. The veteran sharpshooter has scored in double digits in nine straight games while draining multiple threes in each of those outings, and he is playing a big role for the team despite not being a starter. Through those nine contests, Hardaway is averaging 18.3 points per game while shooting 40.5 percent from three-point range.

Hardaway posted 31 points (11-20 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

With Kyrie Irving (foot) sidelined, Hardaway stepped up from the second unit with a season-best scoring effort. The 31-year-old guard has hit for multiple threes in seven straight games and 11 of 12 to begin the year, and he's already drained seven or more in a game twice, matching his total from all of 2022-23. Hardaway's 40.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc would also be a career-high mark if he can keep it up, and his performance so far is part of a team-wide effort by the Mavericks that has coach Jason Kidd's squad leading the NBA with 17.2 made threes per game on 39.5 percent shooting.

Hardaway recorded 15 points (4-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Sunday's 136-124 victory over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway has been thriving off the bench of late, and aside from ending just one rebound shy of a double-double in this one, it's also worth noting he extended his streak of games with 15 or more points to five. The veteran guard is averaging 17.6 points per game in a bench role this season.