Tarık Biberovic Still Out With Heel Injury, No Timetable

Tarık Biberovic has yet to appear in a regular-season game for the Dallas Mavericks during his NBA campaign, sidelined by right heel bursitis that has kept him out of action since mid-October, Eurohoops reported. The 25-year-old forward first encountered the issue during the final stretch of the team’s training camp, forcing him to miss the preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks on October 16 after logging 26 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans a day prior.

Heel Bursitis Timeline and Missed Matchups

The injury has sidelined Biberovic through the opening weeks of the regular season. Dallas Mavericks medical reports classify the ailment as right heel bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac protecting the joint. The forward missed consecutive matchups against the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs, while team officials have not provided a definitive timetable for his return to the floor.

Prior to the injury flare-up, Biberovic appeared in three preseason contests for Dallas. His most productive outing came against New Orleans on October 15, when he recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists across 26 minutes of play.

Progress Toward Recovery and Status Upgrades

An incremental step in Biberovic’s recovery occurred prior to the matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, when the team upgraded his availability status on the official injury report from “out” to “doubtful.” NBA.com updates noted the shift as a move in the right direction, though the doubtful designation indicated that playing remained an unlikely outcome.

Biberovic ultimately returned to the “out” designation ahead of the Thunder game and missed the contest entirely. The subsequent roster listings show that while his rehabilitation is advancing, the Mavericks continue to manage his recovery cautiously without pinning down a specific game for his debut.

Next Scheduled Checkpoint on the Schedule

The Mavericks listed Biberovic’s availability status as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures, with a future game against the Houston Rockets serving as the next possible window for his regular-season debut.