Update, 6:38 p.m.: About an hour before game time in Dallas, the Mavericks officially listed forward Dirk Nowitzki as inactive for Wednesday night's game, meaning he will not see action for the first time this season against the Hawks.
This is the official active list that comes out exactly one hour before tipoff. Confirms both @swish41 and @Dennis1SmithJr are out. https://t.co/hh6IjKNiHe
Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) was also listed as inactive.
Update, Wednesday morning: Former Maverick Vince Carter, who like Dirk Nowitzki is in his 21st NBA season, met with reporters in the morning ahead of tonight's Mavericks-Hawks game in Dallas.