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Ryan Nembhard • PG • Mavericks

Ryan Nembhard Sets Rookie Assist Record

Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Ryan Nembhard delivered 15 points, nine rebounds, and 23 assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's win over Chicago, closing the season with a standout performance. The rookie set a franchise rookie record for assists, surpassing the previous mark of 17 set by head coach Jason Kidd on March 13, 1995. He handled primary playmaking duties with multiple starters sidelined and Cooper Flagg (ankle) exiting early. With Dallas missing the playoffs, Nembhard's late-season surge puts him on the radar for next season, though Kyrie Irving's return could limit his role.

Apr 13

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Exits Finale with Ankle Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (ankle) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale after suffering a left ankle sprain in the second quarter, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in nine minutes. The injury, though not believed to be serious, brings his rookie season to a close, as Dallas is out of the playoff picture. Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 33.5 minutes across 70 games, establishing himself as a strong early-round fantasy target for next season.

Apr 13

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Misses Friday's Game Due to Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (illness) won't play on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and doesn't feel well enough to help his team. John Poulakidas and Khris Middleton are set to benefit from Thompson's absence. The team is likely to be without several regulars, which will be a further boost for Poulakidas, who had a great outing on Wednesday against Phoenix, scoring a team-high 23 points.

Apr 10

Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss his 12th straight contest due to a right heel strain. Martin has not played since March 15 and has held only a limited reserve role when healthy, leaving little fantasy impact from his continued absence. Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas should continue to handle available wing minutes, while AJ Johnson could also remain in the rotation. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats as the regular season winds down.

Apr 8

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Ruled Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix as part of routine maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His absence should open additional wing minutes for John Poulakidas and AJ Johnson, though both remain deep-league dart throws. Poulakidas logged three points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 19 minutes on Monday, while Khris Middleton could continue seeing starting minutes after playing 20 minutes in that contest. Thompson is expected to return on Friday.

Apr 8

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams to Miss Back-To-Back with Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should keep Ryan Nembhard in the rotation after he produced 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes against the Clippers, making him a possible deep-league streamer for assists. AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in minutes, though his role is not guaranteed. With the regular season winding down, Williams does not need to be held outside of very deep formats.

Apr 8

Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Ruled Out Vs. Phoenix

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to a right shoulder impingement, forcing him to miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should lead to expanded roles for Marvin Bagley III and Dwight Powell. Bagley is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench Monday, making him a viable short-term streamer. Powell could also see starting minutes for rebounds, though his limited offensive role caps his upside in most formats.

Apr 8

Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

Naji Marshall Out Wednesday Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Naji Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after suffering a left hip injury in Monday's loss to the Clippers. With Dallas already short-handed, his absence should open additional minutes for Ryan Nembhard, Khris Middleton, and John Poulakidas. Nembhard is the most intriguing deep-league option after posting 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes last game. Middleton should continue to see starting minutes, while AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in playing time as Dallas fills rotation gaps.

Apr 8

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Good to Go Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after being listed as probable with a left wrist sprain. The rookie No. 1 pick should continue handling a heavy offensive workload with Dallas missing multiple starters. Over his last five games, Flagg averaged 30.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 33.7 minutes, reinforcing his must-start status in all formats. His availability keeps Max Christie and Marvin Bagley III in complementary roles, though both could still benefit from the Mavericks' thin rotation.

Apr 8

Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin Still Sidelined Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers as he continues to work back from a prolonged absence. Although he was previously listed as doubtful, Martin has not played since mid-March and remains outside the regular rotation even when healthy. His absence carries minimal fantasy impact given his limited role, with Naji Marshall and Khris Middleton continuing to handle most of the wing minutes. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats given his current absence and lack of consistent minutes when available.

Apr 7

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Ruled Out Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Clippers, opening backcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end. Ryan Nembhard could reenter the rotation after posting two points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one block in 22 minutes in his last appearance, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists. AJ Johnson may also see limited run but remains more of a speculative flier after logging minimal minutes recently. Williams' absence could also mean more secondary ballhandling chances for Cooper Flagg and Max Christie.

Apr 7

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington Out Tuesday Against Clippers

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers after being added late to the injury report, opening frontcourt minutes in the first half of a back-to-back set. Klay Thompson could see a slight bump after hitting three three-pointers with two assists in 18 minutes last game, while Khris Middleton may also benefit after posting eight points, two three-pointers, and two rebounds in 18 minutes. Both are deeper streaming options if you need three-point help, while Tyler Smith could also sneak into the rotation as a deep-league gamble if extra minutes open up.

Apr 7

Marvin Bagley III • PF • Mavericks |

Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Out, Marvin Bagley III Available Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out, and forward/center Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Clippers, setting up a temporary frontcourt shift. Bagley is expected to start and offers short-term streaming appeal after averaging 13.6 points, 1.4 three-pointers, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 21.0 minutes over his last five games, making him a viable points and rebounds target. Dwight Powell should see backup minutes but remains a deep-league option. Gafford's being out could also mean more small lineups, with Naji Marshall getting an extra run, while Bagley looks like the main fantasy pickup for managers needing late help.

Apr 7

Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Leaves Game Early with Shoulder Injury

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will not return after suffering a right shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Lakers and could miss additional time with another game scheduled Tuesday against the Clippers. Marvin Bagley III becomes the top streaming candidate if Gafford sits after producing nine points, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes. Dwight Powell looks like a modest deep-league option as the next man up at center, while P.J. Washington could also pick up extra minutes in smaller lineups.

Apr 6

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Good to Go Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (illness) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after initially being listed as probable. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals across 23.7 minutes over his last five games, giving him some deep-league appeal for scoring and assists. His return should limit Ryan Nembhard's opportunities off the bench, while Cooper Flagg should continue handling primary playmaking duties. Williams could remain a situational fantasy option in deeper formats if his recent usage and bench role remain steady.

Apr 5

Marvin Bagley III • PF • Mavericks

Marvin Bagley III Available Sunday Against Lakers

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is available Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three games. His return could cut into Dwight Powell's reserve minutes, with Bagley likely reclaiming a steady bench role. The former No. 2 pick has averaged 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers across 19.9 minutes over his last five games, making him a possible deep-league scoring option. Daniel Gafford should continue leading the frontcourt, but Bagley's return gives Dallas another scoring option off the bench while Powell's fantasy value takes a hit.

Apr 5

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Explodes for 51 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg erupted for a career-high 51 points in Friday's 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic, adding six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 34 minutes. The rookie became the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 50 points. Flagg has averaged 26.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 steals over his last five games and continues to carry Dallas offensively. He's an automatic start in all fantasy formats and continues to provide elite multi-category production during his recent surge.

Apr 4

Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin to Miss Ninth Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (foot) will not play in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic due to a right plantar fascia strain, extending his absence to nine games. His continued absence should allow Max Christie, Khris Middleton, and Klay Thompson to absorb extra wing minutes. Middleton remains the most interesting fantasy option after finishing with eight points, five rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes last game. Christie posted three points and three rebounds in 26 minutes, limiting his appeal. Middleton looks like the safest deep-league streamer, while Thompson remains a situational three-point option.

Apr 3

Marvin Bagley III • PF • Mavericks

Marvin Bagley III to Miss Third Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, marking his third straight absence. Dwight Powell should continue to handle backup center minutes behind Daniel Gafford, though his fantasy appeal remains limited after posting three points, three rebounds, and one steal in 15 minutes last game. Gafford is the clearer beneficiary for managers needing efficient big-man production. Powell is only a desperation option in very deep leagues.

Apr 3

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington to Miss Third Straight Game

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. This marks the third game in a row that Washington will sit out due to a lingering illness. His next chance to play will come on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The absence of Washington should mean increased playing time for Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton. Neither player offers great streaming value, but Thompson is the better choice between the two due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.

Apr 3

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