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Dallas Mavericks Face 5 Injury Concerns As Another Player Lands On Report Before Rockets Game

HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks added Jett Howard to their injury report Tuesday evening with right calf tightness. The two-way wing is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s season opener against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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Can Jett Howard make the impact in Dallas that Orlando hoped for?

Jett Howard probably wasn’t a name you had penciled in as a Maverick before the offseason began, but here we are. The Mavericks signed the former 11th overall pick in the 2023 draft to a two-way contract this summer after three seasons in Orlando.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks

Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 21

NBA Moves: Mavericks, Jett Howard, Pacers, Taelon Peter, Cedi Osman

The Mavericks are betting there’s still some untapped potential in Jett Howard. Dallas signed the former Magic first-round pick to a two-way contract after opening a roster spot by waiving Tyler Smith.

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Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Mavericks Add Jett Howard On Two-Way Deal

The Mavericks have signed free agent wing Jett Howard to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Dallas opened up a two-way spot on Monday by waiving forward Tyler Smith.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Final Injury Report for Hornets-Magic: Will Moussa Diabate, Jett Howard Play?

The Charlotte Hornets are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Charlotte enters Friday’s game coming off a victory over the Miami Heat at home in overtime on Tuesday night to keep their season alive.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Final Injury Report for Magic-76ers: Will Joel Embiid, Jett Howard Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Philadelphia enters the Play-In Tournament as the No.

WNBA News

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 23

Jett Howard scores career-high, but shorthanded Magic lose vs. Celtics

The Orlando Magic are seeing their losing streak come to an end after falling xxx-xxx to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Magic began the game playing without Paolo Banchero (groin strain) and Jalen Suggs (injury management), but Wendell Carter Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29

NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Magic, Jett Howard, Cavs

Jonathan Kuminga has officially arrived. After hinting before the season that only Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green were guaranteed starters, Steve Kerr now says Kuminga has earned a permanent spot in the Warriors’ first five.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29

Orlando Magic pick up option on da Silva, but not on another draft pick

The Orlando Magic had until October 31st to decide their choice on the options of Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard. With the Magic's big 4 of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs, & Bane combined to make around $150 million, the team needed to retain value while trying to make sensible budget cuts.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Magic declining Jett Howard’s 2026-27 option

The Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13, 2025

Jamahl Mosley has 1 word to describe Jett Howard's preseason

Jett Howard entered the NBA as a 3-point specialist, but was largely unimpactful in his first two seasons with the Orlando Magic. Drafted No. 11 overall

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 11, 2025

Jett Howard plays for his grandmother above all

On a Thursday night in New York in 2023, Jett Howard is anticipating his NBA dreams coming true, as the Orlando Magic are about to select Jett with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 20, 2025

Could the Brooklyn Nets Target Max Strus or Jett Howard in a Salary Dump Deal?

This summer, the Brooklyn Nets have already volunteered to help two franchises with "salary dump" deals. First, the Nets helped facilitate Kristaps Porzingis' move to Atlanta, taking on Terance Mann's contract and receiving the draft rights to UNC product Drake Powell in the process.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 15, 2025

Orlando Magic Legend Penny Hardaway Recaps Emotional Departure

The Orlando Magic have had multiple Hall of Famers pass through their franchise, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard. Penny Hardaway is among the legends, but not to the same degree.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 26, 2025

Will Orlando Magic Trade Jett Howard?

The Orlando Magic are going into the season with high hopes, but one young player on the roster is still trying to find his footing in the league. Jett Howard, the No.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 22, 2025

ESPN Slams Orlando Magic For Huge Draft Mistake

The Orlando Magic’s front office has spent the first half of the 2020s making good moves to reestablish the organization as a contender. From hiring Jamahl Mosley to drafting Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, there hasn’t been much to complain about in the past five years.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 29, 2025

Orlando Magic Continue To Get Called Out For Glaring Weakness

The Orlando Magic head into the offseason as bottom dwellers of 3-point shooting. Ranking 30th in the league on 31.8 percent from the arc, the franchise must find a capable offensive piece to turn things around.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 20, 2025

NBA Notebook: Heat Offseason, Jett Howard’s Magic Role, Wizards Rookies Make History

The Miami Heat could be one of the more aggressive teams this offseason … or at least they should be. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat need to be willing to stay in luxury tax territory if they’re serious about upgrading the roster.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 25, 2024

Nets Trade Idea Sends Cam Thomas to Magic

The Brooklyn Nets are scouring the trade market for potential deals, including for breakout guard Cam Thomas. Thomas, 23, is a restricted free agent at season's end, and given how well he has been scoring the ball, he will be getting a massive payday.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 4, 2024

Magic exercise options on former No. 1 overall pick, two others

The team has locked up these young players for the short-term.

Jalen Suggs, Magic express optimism about extension

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Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / September 8, 2024

Jett Howard Is The Orlando Magic's X-Factor

Jett Howard was one of the most undervalued players coming into 2023 NBA Draft night. Howard ranked just 19th on the annual 'Draft Twitter Consensus Big Board' and was not a lottery pick by consensus media rankings, but was a legitimate 6-foot-6 movement shooter with off-the-dribble scoring and passing abilities.