Naji Marshall
#13SF · Dallas Mavericks
Height
6'6"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
28
College
Xavier
Experience
5 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.8"
Reach
8'6.5"
Hand Size
9.25" × 10.5"
B+
B
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 373 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 51.0% | 30.0% | 77.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 74 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAC | L 103-116 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3-10 | 0-1 | -13 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs ORL | L 127-138 | 24 | 9 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.4M
Guaranteed
$18.4M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Marshall's two-year, $9M AAV deal with Dallas earns a solid B+ CVI, representing excellent value for a productive wing who's delivering 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 69 games this season. At 28 years old in his sixth NBA season, Marshall has evolved into a reliable contributor whose contract sits comfortably in the mid-tier range for starting-caliber forwards, avoiding the premium costs of elite wings while securing proven production. His inconsistent role between starting and bench duties reflects the organizational uncertainty described in recent coverage, where Dallas appears caught between viewing him as a cornerstone piece versus a tradeable asset. The media narrative around Marshall as one of the "hottest commodities" despite trade speculation suggests a player whose value exceeds his current contract, making this deal particularly favorable for Dallas. With only two years committed, the Mavericks maintain flexibility while locking in a proven veteran who can contribute immediately without long-term risk, positioning this as smart roster construction for a franchise still evaluating its core pieces.
Performance Analysis
B-
#24 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Naji Marshall earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the Dallas Mavericks. This season, Naji is putting up 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game across 373 games. Naji's strongest area is FG% at 51.0, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Naji ranks 24th. Naji is a reliable contributor who the Dallas Mavericks can count on game to game.
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