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Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Ready to Rock Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Gafford has been nursing a right ankle injury and didn't play on Friday against Boston as Dallas wrapped up a back-to-back set. With Gafford and Marvin Bagley (neck) out, Moussa Cisse entered the rotation on Friday, logging 26 minutes off the bench. He could be out of the lineup again on Sunday. Gafford produced a double-double in his last appearance and has averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.0 steals since the All-Star break.

3 days ago

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Considered Questionable for Sunday's Game

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The rookie phenom has just returned from a midfoot sprain and may need to take some time off after logging 56 minutes across a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday. Dallas has several options to replace Flagg in the starting lineup, with Brandon Williams and Naji Marshall as the most likely candidates. Both have been impactful off the bench but would have additional fantasy value in the first unit.

3 days ago

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams is Returning on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (quad) is available to play ahead of Friday's contest versus the Boston Celtics. Williams is back in action after sitting out Thursday's loss due to a quad issue. Luckily, it seems like a minor issue, so Williams will return to the court for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Since the All-Star break, Williams is averaging 15.9 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game across seven contests. Williams has been a sneaky solid fantasy option lately, but his value figures to drop with Cooper Flagg back in the mix. Fantasy managers who have Williams rostered can get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

4 days ago

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson is Upgraded to Available on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (groin) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Thompson will suit up after being listed as probable on the injury report. Since the All-Star break, Thompson is averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.5 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per game in six contests. The veteran guard has been inconsistent in terms of fantasy value this season. Thompson has been playing better lately and could be worth a look as a streaming option for Friday's slate. He knocked down seven three-pointers on Thursday, so hopefully he can keep it going here.

4 days ago

Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Won't Play on Friday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Gafford will head to the sideline after being listed as doubtful for this game due to an ankle injury. This is likely the Mavs being cautious with Gafford after he played 25 minutes during Thursday's contest. The expectation is that Gafford will be back for Sunday's game, but fantasy managers should check back for an update this weekend. The Mavs are thin at the center spot, which means Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse could play heavy minutes. Powell could be worth a look as a deep league streaming option on Friday.

4 days ago

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Ready to Face Magic

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) will be active against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The team will welcome the veteran back to the lineup after Thompson skipped Tuesday's loss to Charlotte with a right adductor contusion. Thompson is averaging a career-low 11.5 points per game this season, and as a three-point specialist, he faces a very tricky matchup on Thursday night, with Orlando giving up the fewest three-point attempts in the league at 32.9 per game.

5 days ago

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Skips Thursday's Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (quadriceps) won't take the court on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The team downgraded him from probable to questionable during the day and has now officially ruled Williams out. In Williams' absence, Ryan Nembhard might take on a few extra shifts against Orlando, but the return of Cooper Flagg (foot), Naji Marshall (finger), and Klay Thompson (adductor) will also influence the rotation. It's possible Williams' absence will be limited to one game, as Dallas will complete a back-to-back on Friday against the Boston Celtics.

5 days ago

Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

Naji Marshall Available Against Magic

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (finger) will suit up on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded Marshall from probable to available. Marshall has missed two games with a finger injury. Cooper Flagg (foot) will also return for the Mavericks, so the offense will look very different compared to the past few games. Marshall has been one of Dallas's main offensive catalysts this season, posting a career-high 15.4 points per game. He is also averaging career-highs in rebounding (4.9), assists (3.1), and steals (1.1).

5 days ago

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Downgraded to Questionable

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (quadriceps) has been downgraded from probable to questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. Williams is dealing with a left quadriceps contusion and may depart the lineup after making 10 consecutive appearances. Luckily for the Mavericks, they will have Cooper Flagg (foot) back in the rotation against Orlando. Flagg will assume the primary playmaker role, while Ryan Nembhard might see more time on the floor if Williams isn't available.

5 days ago

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Cleared to Return Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restricted

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) will return to action on Thursday against Orlando, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to have a minutes restriction after missing eight games with a midfoot sprain. If everything goes well, Flagg will see more usage on Friday night against Boston. Even if Flagg doesn't have a full workload on Thursday, he could still be a difference-maker. The 19-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals in his rookie season.

5 days ago

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Expected to Suit Up Against Magic on Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (quadriceps) is considered probable for Thursday's game against Orlando. Williams landed on the injury list with a left quadriceps contusion, but it appears to be a minor issue, and he plans to play despite the injury. The 26-year-old has been fairly productive in his last six outings, averaging 16.3 points during that span. However, his role and scoring output could decline once Cooper Flagg (foot) returns to the lineup.

6 days ago

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Considered Questionable For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Flagg could return after missing eight consecutive games due to a left midfoot sprain. The 19-year-old rookie has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals across 49 outings this season. If Flagg remains sidelined, Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard should continue to handle more playmaking duties. At the same time, Max Christie, Khris Middleton, and P.J. Washington would likely take on increased scoring responsibilities.

6 days ago

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Probable For Thursday's Clash With Magic

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Thompson is dealing with a right adductor contusion and was held out of Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets. However, the 36-year-old is trending toward a return in Orlando. If Thompson suffers a setback and is unable to suit up, veteran sharpshooter Khris Middleton could see an uptick in minutes and emerge as a viable streaming option for Thursday's contest.

6 days ago

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Questionable Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) is questionable to play on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran suffered a right adductor contusion in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City and exited after logging only 15 minutes of action. He may now miss an entire game due to the issue. Thompson has contributed 11.5 points in 21.9 minutes per game during a disappointing season. AJ Johnson could see more action off the Mavericks' bench if Thompson can't play, especially with the team potentially missing three starters. Johnson managed six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on Sunday.

7 days ago

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington Questionable vs. Hornets

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets after sitting out the team's last three contests due to a left ankle sprain. Dallas remains shorthanded, so Washington's status carries real fantasy weight. If he sits, Max Christie and Khris Middleton would see added opportunity. Christie delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, four triples, and two steals in 35 minutes last game, making him the preferred streamer. Middleton logged modest production in 25 minutes and remains a deeper-league option with a limited ceiling.

Mar 2

Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

Naji Marshall Unavailable Versus Charlotte

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (finger) won't play on Tuesday in Charlotte. He injured his finger during Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and wasn't available for Sunday's meeting with OKC. Marshall was playing well before the injury, averaging 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in the month of February. Fantasy managers will be need to wait and see if he can return on Thursday against Orlando. While he's out, Brandon Williams, Khris Middleton, Max Christie should get extra scoring opportunities, that is unless Cooper Flagg (foot) and P.J. Washington (ankle) are active.

Mar 2

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Listed as Doubtful for Tuesday Night

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) is doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with Charlotte. It appears there's a chance he'll be back for this one. However, fantasy managers should anticipate another absence. The former Duke Blue Devil has been sidelined for seven games because of a midfoot sprain. Although the Mavs aren't really playing for much, Flagg is looking to take home the Rookie of the Year award, so he has plenty of motivation to return. With that in mind, Max Christie, Khris Middleton, and Brandon Williams are projected to be the team's top performers, assuming P.J. Washington (ankle) isn't available and Flagg gets ruled out.

Mar 2

Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Leaves Game After Second-Quarter Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (adductor) did not return to Sunday's game against the Thunder after sustaining a right-adductor contusion in the second quarter. Thompson finished with seven points and one assist in 14 minutes before being ruled out. His absence leaves second-unit wing minutes up for grabs, and A.J. Johnson stepped into a larger workload with 23 minutes, six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in the loss. If Thompson is sidelined, Johnson should get the first crack at those minutes, but he is still more of a gamble than a lock. Max Christie should continue to handle steady minutes, while Khris Middleton is the safer bet for consistent touches and secondary scoring if Dallas tightens the rotation.

Mar 2

Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin Returns Against Thunder

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder after missing one contest. With Cooper Flagg (foot), Naji Marshall (finger), and P.J. Washington (ankle) sidelined, Martin could see a bump from his 17-minute average over the last five games. In that span, he has produced 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.4 steals, flashing defensive upside. He logged 10 points and three steals in 20 minutes his last time out. Martin is a risky streamer, but the opportunity and potential steals make him viable in deeper formats.

Mar 1

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks |

Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall Ruled Out Sunday

Dallas Mavericks forwards P.J. Washington (ankle) and Naji Marshall (finger) are out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Washington will miss his third straight contest, while Marshall exits the rotation after logging 30 minutes per game this season. Dallas is expected to lean on Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson, and Caleb Martin in expanded roles. Middleton posted 10 points and three assists in 19 minutes Friday, and Thompson has averaged 11 points in a limited run recently. Martin also offers defensive streaming value. Middleton and Brandon Williams are positioned to handle more of the offense.

Mar 1

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