Mavericks forward Caleb Martin returns from thumb sprain, hits tying three vs Rockets
The gist
Mavericks forward Caleb Martin returned from a right thumb sprain and hit a tying three in a 116-111 win over Houston.
The 31-year-old's healthy return adds a veteran bench option to a Dallas team that went 26-56 last season.
How it unfolded
- Feb 4, 2025The Mavericks acquired Martin from the 76ers, sending Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second-round pick to Philadelphia; Martin had been out since Jan. 10 with groin and hip injuries.
- Feb 12, 2026Martin was ruled out of Dallas' game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left ankle sprain.
- Oct 28, 2026Martin made his season debut after missing the first four games with a right thumb sprain, scoring 10 points in 14 minutes in a 120-96 win over Oklahoma City.