The new players will join the squad ahead of the Spurs clash

The The Dallas Mavericks made big moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadlineleaving Jason Kidd with an empty roster for their Saturday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. The team’s four new acquisitions — Chris Middleton, Marvin Begley III, Tyus Jones and AJ Johnson — all could debut soon.

While none of the Mavericks’ recent acquisitions traveled with the team, they did scheduled to meet with them in San Antonio, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. Any of their playing status remains up in the air, according to Stein.

The game is the second half of a mini-series between the Mavericks and Spurs. None of the players Dallas traded played in the first game, which took place at the American Airlines Center just hours after the trade deadline.

All four players joined the Mavericks’ roster as part of the shocking deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. In total, Dallas lost Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum while acquiring Middleton, Bagley, Jones and Johnson.

The 19-32 Mavericks also received five draft picks, including the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2026 first-round pick.

Of the players Dallas has traded away, only Hardy has been in the rotation lately. Davis hasn’t played since January 8th and Russell hasn’t played since January 10th.

Davis was the main player Mavericks acquired in their deal with Luka Dončić at the 2025 trade deadline, a move that stunned the NBA world. That move continues to set off a chain of events in Dallas, which is now leading to additional capital.

The new-look Mavericks will potentially make their debut against the Spurs

While the Mavericks have replaced nearly half of their roster, nothing will change in Kidd’s rotation to finish the season.

However, while none of Dallas’ players have garnered excited fans, they could become immediate factors down the stretch. Middleton, who averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 34 games with the Wizards before the trade, leads the pack and should have an immediate role off the bench.

Bagley enjoyed his rookie season in Washington, averaging 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and a career-high 1.5 assists per game before the trade. He adds size to a shorthanded Mavericks frontcourt that has been without Davis and Derek Lively II for the past month.