Naji Marshall.
About Naji
Naji Marshall is a forward for the Dallas Mavericks, wearing number 8 and operating as a versatile wing contributor in the team's rotation. Standing 6'7" and 220 lbs, Marshall played college basketball at Xavier before entering the NBA as an undrafted player. Born January 24, 1998, he is an American-born forward who has developed into a reliable two-way piece at the professional level.
Across 77 games this season, Marshall is averaging 15.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in 29.1 minutes, numbers that reflect genuine starter-level usage. His 49.6% field goal percentage is a standout efficiency mark for a wing, though his 25.2% three-point percentage indicates limited reliability from beyond the arc. He adds 1.1 steals per game, confirming active defensive engagement. A 63.0% free throw rate is worth noting given his role as a ball-handler and scorer. His minus-2.1 plus-minus suggests the team trends slightly negative with him on the floor, providing context around his individual production. For bettors, Marshall presents meaningful prop angles across points (consistent mid-range scoring), assists (above-average playmaking for a forward), and steals (reliable defensive activity). His three-point shooting is a fade target given the low percentage, while his points and assists lines offer more stable footing when his minutes hold steady.
Career highs · 2025–26
| Stat | Value | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 36 | Feb 27, 2026 | Sacramento Kings |
| Rebounds | 11 | Jan 25, 2026 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Assists | 9 | Jan 13, 2026 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 3PT made | 4 | Feb 6, 2026 | San Antonio Spurs |
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FG | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 08 | @ LA Clippers | L 103–116 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/10 | -13 |
| Sun, Apr 05 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | W 134–128 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 5/9 | -5 |
| Sat, Apr 04 | vs Orlando Magic | L 127–138 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3/12 | -16 |
| Sat, Mar 28 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 100–93 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7/14 | +7 |
| Thu, Mar 26 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135–142 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7/17 | -7 |
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6PTS 2REB 0AST 03PM 3/10FG -13+/−
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13PTS 6REB 7AST 03PM 5/9FG -5+/−
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9PTS 4REB 2AST 13PM 3/12FG -16+/−
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19PTS 3REB 3AST 03PM 7/14FG +7+/−
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22PTS 4REB 3AST 13PM 7/17FG -7+/−
Home vs Away splits
| Split | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 14.87 | 4.85 | 3.51 | 48.97% | 23.43% | -1.3 |
| Away | 38 | 15.26 | 4.42 | 2.97 | 50.31% | 27.04% | -2.9 |
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Home 39 GP14.87PPG 4.85RPG 3.51APG 48.97%FG% 23.43%3P% -1.3+/−
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Away 38 GP15.26PPG 4.42RPG 2.97APG 50.31%FG% 27.04%3P% -2.9+/−
Team context
World Cup 2026
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