Free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Nets before making his way to the Lakers. However, he struggled in Los Angeles, averaging 6.8 points in 24.2 minutes per contest. Dinwiddie could see a few starts in 2024-25, especially with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving being known for battling various ailments over the years. Still, he likely won't see enough action consistently to be a routine fantasy contributor in any format.
Spencer Dinwiddie Available For Lakers Debut Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against Detroit. The veteran has his first practice session with the Lakers on Monday. Dinwiddie's fantasy value takes a hit in Los Angeles, as he won't be a starter, but injuries have left quite a few gaps in the lineup, and we should still see plenty of him on Tuesday. However, Dinwiddie needs to start hitting shots if he wants to carve out a significant role in L.A. The 30-year-old is shooting just 39 percent from the field this season with a 32 percent success rate from downtown.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Raptors plan to waive guard Spencer Dinwiddie. The veteran was traded to Toronto ahead of Thursday's deadline, ending his second stint with the Brooklyn Nets. Although he has had a down year up to this point, primarily due to the emergence of Cam Thomas, he still had more than a few solid outings for fantasy managers. Dinwiddie has averaged 13.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.1 assists in 514 regular season games. The 30-year-old probably won't remain without a team for long, and he'll likely land a routine role in a rotation wherever he ends up. Managers in all formats should keep Dinwiddie on the roster for now, considering his numbers could improve moving ahead.
Spencer Dinwiddie Traded To Raptors, Expected To Be Waived
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie was dealt to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, he's expected to be waived by the Raptors so they can save $1.5 million for a games played bonus that was in his contract. The 30-year-old has been going through a very rough shooting year as he's only knocked down 39.1% of his shots on 10.4 attempts per game. He has, however, collected 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds per contest while limiting his turnovers to 1.3 a night. A competitive team in need of a backup point guard will likely take a look at him on the buyout market, but he'll be a wait-and-see type of player for fantasy managers looking to add him.
According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, guard Spencer Dinwiddie is the "most available" player on Brooklyn's roster. The 30-year-old was traded from the Mavericks ahead of the deadline last season and is currently making the second stop of his career in Brooklyn. But Dinwiddie isn't a true point guard, something the Nets need. Additionally, the uptick in production from Cam Thomas has limited Dinwiddie to just over 30 minutes per game, his lowest workload in years. He's also averaging 12.6 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds, all down from the 2022-23 campaign. That said, the 2014 No. 39 overall pick still has plenty to offer other teams around the National Basketball Association, and his expiring contract could benefit clubs looking to fill a temporary void. If Dinwiddie remains with the Nets, he'll likely remain a hit-or-miss fantasy asset. However, a move elsewhere could do wonders for his fantasy potential.
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has fallen out of any future plans with the team it seems as Adrian Wojnarowski reports that they're listening to offers for him, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O'Neale. The 30-year-old point guard hasn't been able to find an offensive rhythm with the Nets yet while he shoots sub-40 percent right now and averages 12.7 points per game. With the rise of Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, and Dennis Smith Jr., it seems like the Nets are comfortable getting some draft capital or younger players in return for Dinwiddie. Depending on where he moves, Dinwiddie's fantasy value could take a sizeable jump if he sees some playing time with a better team.
The Brooklyn Nets are resting guard Spencer Dinwiddie (rest) on Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks for his second absence of the year. Nov. 1 marked the last time Dinwiddie was out of Brooklyn's lineup, and they've needed every bit of his playmaking with Ben Simmons (hip) missing for the majority of the season thus far. Dinwiddie shot just 2-for-11 on Tuesday but offered nine points, six assists, five rebounds, and one steal in 34 minutes as the Nets avoided being on the wrong side of history in the 118-112 win over a Detroit Pistons group that has now lost an NBA-record 27 straight games. The 30-year-old point man should be back on Friday against the Washington Wizards. More facilitating may be asked of the shoot-first Cam Thomas on Wednesday, while Dennis Smith Jr. is in line for an uptick in minutes.
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) will suit up for Friday's game in Chicago. The 30-year-old injured his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Miami Heat. Dinwiddie is usually a must-start fantasy option. However, he's struggled this season, averaging only 11.0 points and 4.7 assists. Dinwiddie could also see fewer minutes than usual, meaning fantasy managers could keep him out of the lineup until he proves he's back on track, assuming they have a better option available.
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. However, Dinwiddie said after Friday morning shootaround that he will suit up for this game. It sounds like Dinwiddie is feeling better after suffering a left ankle sprain on Wednesday. His return would likely shift Royce O'Neale to the second unit where he wouldn't have as much streaming appeal. The expectation is that Dinwiddie will have his normal workload, assuming he does play in this game.
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Bulls in Chicago. He tweaked his left ankle in Monday's win over Charlotte and didn't play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. It's anyone's guess if Dinwiddie will miss another game. However, if he's ruled out, Cameron Thomas will stay in the starting lineup while remaining a must-start in nearly all fantasy formats.
