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DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson has been off the injury report ahead of the Mavs’ last few games, but there is a chance he is sidelined against Philadelphia. If that happens, Max Christie will see a nice bump in minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
AD is under the weather, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. Davis will look to extend his double-double streak to three games despite the illness. If something changes, Daniel Gafford will likely get the start in his stead.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis was initially questionable with a calf injury after missing Monday’s loss to the Jazz. The 32-year-old power forward ended up playing 37 minutes in the overtime win over the Pistons. Davis continues to be in and out of the lineup with injuries, but he was able to showcase his skills against one of the contending teams that might be interested in trading for him against the Pistons Thursday. Dallas will be back in action on Saturday against the 76ers.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Coming off a 42-point performance in the loss to the Jazz Monday, Flagg was excellent in the win over the Pistons on Thursday. The 18-year-old power forward joined an exclusive club with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James as the only 18-year-olds in NBA history with 500 points. Flagg stopped and hit a jump shot with 3.4 seconds left in regulation to give the Mavericks the lead, though they still needed overtime to secure the victory. Dallas is off on Friday ahead of a game with the 76ers on Saturday.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Porter had at least 28 points for the fifth time in his last six games. The 27-year-old small forward didn’t have one of his better shooting games, though, as he was 10-of-24 from the field. Porter is no stranger to getting there on volume, especially since joining the Nets this year. He’ll have a chance to get back on the right track against the Raptors on Sunday.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Powell played four minutes before exiting with a sprained right ankle. His exit likely means more time for fellow reserve Jalen Wilson, but this will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: Brian Lewis
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Williams is back after missing Monday’s game against Utah with a sore right Achilles tendon. With D’Angelo Russell (illness) also available, Williams should come off the bench as one of the reserve point guards.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell is available after a two-game absence and should be in the rotation. However, with Brandon Marshall also available and Ryan Nembhard being the starting point guard, D’Lo is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to affect fantasy basketball. He should not be rostered in most leagues.
Source: Christian Clark
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall was added to the injury report as questionable with an illness Thursday afternoon, but is ultimately available for the matchup with the Pistons. The 27-year-old small forward should be in the starting lineup and play without limitations.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis was initially questionable for Thursday’s game after sitting out Monday’s overtime loss to the Jazz. His return likely means that Daniel Gafford will head to the bench, and he’s unlikely to surpass 17 minutes due to a lingering ankle injury.
Source: Noah Weber
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall’s late addition to the injury report puts him in danger of sitting out Thursday against Detroit. If Marshall ends up sidelined, Max Christie could get a significant boost. Christie has been playing well as of late and has standalone value when Marshall is available, but he’ll be even better if the latter is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell was initially considered probable for Thursday night after missing the last two games, but he’s now questionable. Whether his availability affects fantasy basketball depends on Brandon Williams (Achilles), who’s also questionable. If Williams can’t play but Russell can, more rotation minutes would be available to the veteran point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell is expected to be back after a two-game absence and will likely return to playing his typical reserve role where he sees minutes in the teens. Brandon Williams (Achilles) is questionable, so if he doesn’t play, Russell could see a bump in minutes, though it likely won’t make him worth streaming.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Williams missed Monday’s game against Utah, which allowed Ryan Nembhard to see a bump in minutes as the starter. Jaden Hardy also joined the rotation and played a small role off the bench, though he will likely be pushed back out of the rotation if Williams returns.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis logged a full practice on Wednesday and has a chance to return to the lineup after missing Monday’s game against the Jazz. Daniel Gafford played 13 minutes as a starter in place of Davis in that game and would likely return to playing a reserve role if Davis returns.
Source: Mike Curtis
DAL • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The rookie bounced back from a zero-point outing against the Nets recently by logging his third double-double of December. Nembhard led the Mavericks in assists and was one of four on the team to score at least 10 points. He did commit four turnovers, but was otherwise very productive on offense in the high-scoring contest. Nembhard has had a nice rookie season to this point and should continue to improve going forward.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington filled the scoring and rebounding void that Anthony Davis (calf) left behind on Monday in his absence. The veteran forward produced mostly inside the arc en route to his first 20-point game of December, with his double-digit rebounds leading to double-double No. 3 on the season. His scoring total was second on the team behind Cooper Flagg’s 42 points, with the two combining for over half of the Mavericks’ points in the loss. Washington has had a good year, but his production has reached another level recently when Davis hasn’t been in uniform. If Davis is out again on Thursday against Detroit, expect Washington to put up good numbers.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg made history on Monday in Salt Lake City, becoming the first 18-year-old player to score 40 points in an NBA game. He got there with efficient shooting and lots of production from the charity stripe, but just as impressively, he was able to impact the game as a rebounder, passer, and defender. The career-high scoring total wasn’t enough to give the Mavericks a third straight win. However, Flagg continues to make strides as his rookie season progresses. He’ll have a chance to be productive again on Thursday against the Pistons.
Source: Marc Stein
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
The Mavericks are without Anthony Davis for Monday’s game, but Gafford will be available after a three-game absence. However, while he is starting, Gafford will be limited to 17-20 minutes, so look for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to take on the center job when he’s on the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Williams is dealing with a sore right Achilles tendon and will join D’Angelo Russell (illness) on the sidelines for Monday’s game. Ryan Nembhard, who was promoted into the starting lineup two games ago, will be in for a heavy workload. Jaden Hardy’s playing time should increase, but he’s more of a scorer than a playmaker for others.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Gafford is back after a three-game absence. He’s struggled with his right ankle since initially spraining it during training camp, so his playing time will be limited to 17-20 minutes. Anthony Davis is out, so Gafford may start, but he played 17 and 14 minutes in his last two appearances. Dwight Powell’s playing time may increase, but he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis had returned from the calf injury toward the end of November and played in five consecutive games before being ruled out for Monday’s contest. The veteran forward has struggled with injuries for the last several years and has only been available for 11 games during his first full season with the Mavericks. Yet, he’s averaged 20.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals so far — his two-way production will be missed as Dallas tries to earn its sixth win in the last seven games.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Williams is a late addition to the injury report, so he’s in danger of sitting out Monday’s tilt with Utah. With D’Angelo Russell (illness) also sidelined, Dallas’ backcourt will be sorely shorthanded. Ryan Nembhard could be in for a hefty workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Clowney, who drained 4-of-8 from downtown, was at the epicenter of Brooklyn’s unrelenting three-point barrage as they went 19-of-43 to shoot a staggering 44.2 percent as a team from long range. Their entire starting lineup reached double figures and they raced out to a commanding 17-point halftime lead and extended that advantage to nearly 30 points by the outset of the fourth quarter. Amazingly, Clowney missed all five of his shots from inside the arc. The 21-year-old has been hot-and-cold this season from a fantasy standpoint, but he’s in the midst of a strong stretch over the past two weeks. The Nets are back in action on Thursday when they host the Heat before closing out a two-game week with a home tilt against the Raptors.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Wolf came rocketing back to earth in this one, going 0-for-7 from downtown, after exploding for 17 points over 27 minutes earlier this week against the Mavericks. His lackluster shooting performance came on a night where Brooklyn drained 19 three-pointers and shot nearly 45 percent from downtown. The 21-year-old offers fringe fantasy appeal at the moment given the Nets’ crowded rotation, but an increase in minutes would give him some increased relevance.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell did not play in Friday’s win over the Nets and will miss a second straight game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the Mavericks have relied on the combo of Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams at the point in recent games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford has missed Dallas’ last three games as he continues to struggle with a right ankle injury initially suffered during training camp. Dwight Powell has taken on the backup center duties in his absence and would continue to do so if Gafford can’t play on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis has a left calf contusion, casting some doubt on his availability for Monday’s game. With Daniel Gafford also questionable and Dereck Lively II done for the season, the worst-case scenario for the Mavericks would be having to rely on Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé as their only options at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Saraf will be inactive for a second straight game as he recovers from an illness. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but there may come a point later in the season when his playing time becomes more of a priority for the rebuilding Nets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Mann won’t bring much to the table as a scorer, but the Nets starting a rookie point guard (Egor Dëmin) opens the door for him to occasionally have a night like he did on Friday. The seven assists matched Mann’s season-high, and fantasy managers also received solid value in steals and percentages. However, he is still ranked well outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats, so there’s no need to take the plunge following Friday’s performance. Dëmin only played 18 minutes in Dallas, finishing with three points (1-of-7 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
One game removed from recording his second triple-double of the season, Claxton pushed his double-double tally to seven on Friday. The Nets center finished with a complete stat line, which included a 4-of-4 effort at the foul line. Claxton is making 70.3 percent of his free throws on the season, which would be the best mark of his career by a wide margin. In fact, Claxton has not finished a season making at least 60 percent of his free throws in his NBA career.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Wolf has scored at least 17 points in three of his last six games. But is he at the point where he can be trusted in a higher percentage of redraft leagues? Maybe so. Despite the inconsistent scoring, Wolf has been a 10th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. While he certainly isn’t a must-add, deep-league managers can’t be blamed for considering Wolf well ahead of the “silly season” rush. The negative in the short term is the schedule, as the Nets face Milwaukee on Sunday, but they only have two games in Week 9.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter dropped another gaudy point total on Friday, extending his streak of 30-point games to four. This is the player many envisioned him being after the Nets acquired him from the Nuggets. The lingering concern is that the Nets could decide later this season to prioritize their younger, unproven options, which would likely come at Porter’s expense. Well, we aren’t there yet, so Porter managers should enjoy the ride.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
After scoring just six points in his first game back on the bench on December 6, Christie got back on track Friday night. He’s reached double figures in three of his last four outings, with the 15 points being the most in a game for Christie since November 24. While Naji Marshall (17/1/4/1 with one three-pointer) appears to be locked into the starting lineup, Christie is still capable of providing value. Managers in deep leagues who held onto him were rewarded for their faith (or forgetting to drop Max) on Friday.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 2 months ago
While other Mavericks were more impactful as scorers, Washington recorded a complete stat line in Friday’s victory. And with Dereck Lively II (foot) done for the season, he stands to receive even more opportunities to provide solid fantasy value. Providing close to top-50 value over the past two weeks, Washington is now a top-100 player for the season. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, P.J. is worth grabbing in 12-team leagues due to the opportunity that’s in front of him.
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
On a night when starting point guard Ryan Nembhard (two rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes) struggled, Flagg’s improved playmaking abilities came in handy. The rookie’s eight assists were the second-most in a game for him this season, trailing only an 11-assist effort against the Lakers on November 28. Over the last two weeks, Flagg has provided fourth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (42).
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 2 months ago
After a subpar first half in which he tallied four points, three rebounds and three assists, Davis flipped the switch. The Mavericks forward/center accounted for 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots in the second half, and the final stat line may lead some to believe that Davis was steady throughout. With Dereck Lively II done for the season and Daniel Gafford limited by an ankle injury, Davis will have to serve as the Mavericks’ anchor in the middle. And when he’s up for it, the veteran post is still one of the best in the NBA. Dallas does not play again until Monday against the Jazz.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Added to the Mavericks’ injury report on Friday afternoon, Russell will not be available for the matchup with the Nets. His absence does not change much from a fantasy standpoint, as Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams were ahead of D’Lo in the pecking order.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Gafford will miss a third straight game with a lingering right ankle injury. The absence of him and Dereck Lively II means that Dwight Powell will be part of the rotation, serving mainly as Anthony Davis’ backup. There’s no need to consider adding Powell with a healthy AD in the fold.
Source: Grant Afseth
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter came out of the gate on fire, dropping 22 points in the first half on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, to power the Nets to a commanding 62-44 advantage. The 27-year-old scoring machine has delievered first-round value for fantasy purposes as one of the most impactful all-around performers over the past week, averaging 34.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.7 blocks over three games during that span. The Nets are off until Friday when they face the Mavericks before closing out the week with a home tilt against the Bucks.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton was a dominant presence in the paint in this one as he shot 55 percent from the floor while pulling down 11 rebounds and also dishing out double-digit assists. He also chipped in three blocks just for good measure. The 26-year-old big man has been exceptional of late, delivering third-round fantasy value over the past week, averaging 13.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 0.8 steals and two blocks over his last four games.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Sharpe provided a spark off the bench as Brooklyn raced out to a big lead early and was able to cruise to a relatively easy win. He knocked down all four of his shots from the floor to finish the first half with nine points off the bench. He finished with a solid all-around line as he also added a couple rebounds and assists in addition to a steal and a block. There are plenty of mouths to feed in Brooklyn, which limits his fantasy ceiling, but he’s averaged just over 16 minutes per-game this season. He would have some appeal in deeper fantasy leagues if he were able to get into the starting lineup.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Clowney is officially good to go after initially being listed as probable. He’s scored at least 20 points in two straight games, and the matchup lends itself toward Clowney extending that streak to three. Those who have him rostered must ensure he’s in their lineups.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Thomas’ MRI showed progress in the healing of his hamstring and he’s begun on-court work. Still, the 24-year-old shooting guard is set to miss at least the next two weeks before we get another update on his status.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
MPJ will be back after a one-game absence, which came on the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back to occupy his typical starting spot, and with Terance Mann available, that will push Tyrese Martin to the bench.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Clowney is expected to suit up, though he is dealing with back soreness. He has scored at least 20 points in two straight games and will look to stay hot against a porous Pelicans defense.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Over his last five games, Wolf has averaged 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers per game. It goes without saying that these are solid numbers for a rookie coming off the bench behind two young bigs in Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney. However, the lackluster defensive production makes Wolf difficult to trust this early in the season. While the recent run has been encouraging, he has not reached the point where he should be considered in most redraft leagues. That’s likely to change later this season, especially with the Nets dropping to 1-10 at home on Thursday.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
With Terance Mann limited to 18 minutes after a two-game absence and the hard fall he took during the second half of Thursday’s game, there was more room for Williams to contribute despite coming off the bench. The former lottery pick finished with his second 20-point game of the season and first since October 24. However, while Thursday was good, Williams’ season-long fantasy value remains subpar. The only reason to consider adding him ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pelicans would be if Mann and Michael Porter Jr. can’t play.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
While his season-long fantasy value remains relatively low, now would be a good time to hop onto the Clowney bandwagon if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire. Over the past two weeks, the Nets forward/center has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, and he’s scored at least 16 points in seven of his last eight games. Clowney is rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he’s certainly available in some 12-team formats. Now would be a good time to change that.
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Mann is back after missing Brooklyn’s last two games. He’ll fill the void left by Michael Porter Jr., who is sitting out due to lower back injury management. The Nets’ other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups