Will Klay Thompson or Kyrie Irving Play in Mavericks-Grizzlies?

Full injury report for the final qualifying game of the NBA Cup between Dallas and Memphis

Jan 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks to shoot the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, looking to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup. Luka Doncic (who is now off the injury report) returned on Sunday to play the Portland Trail Blazers, but Dallas was missing a bunch of key pieces. They will get a few players back for this big matchup.

Kyrie Irving, who missed Sunday's game with shoulder soreness, is available and will play on Tuesday. He was off the injury report entirely. He's only missed two games this season with minor injuries, and both were against "weaker" opponents.

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Klay Thompson is questionable to play on Tuesday with plantar fascia. He has missed the last four games but Dallas has done well without him.

Dereck Lively II is also questionable to play on Tuesday with a hyperextended knee. He missed Sunday's game and played his normal allotment of minutes on Saturday against Utah.

Naji Marshall (illness) and Dante Exum (wrist surgery) have already been ruled out.

Memphis will be without first-round lottery pick Zack Edey (ankle sprain), GG Jackson (foot fracture), and Vince Williams Jr. (ankle sprain).

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