Mavericks' Nerlens Noel: Remains out Saturday

Noel (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Suns, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com rpeorts.

Analysis:

Although coach Rick Carlisle downplayed Noel's knee soreness Friday, it's a situation that will need to be monitored going forward. Noel's second straight absence may only be precautionary, so the big man will still have a shot at returning to the court Monday against the Raptors. Salah Mejri and Dwight Powell should once again absorb most of Noel's minutes off the bench Saturday.