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DAL • • #
about 21 hours ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was ejected from Saturday’s game six minutes in, and it’s fair to wonder how this may have affected Flagg. The rookie had a rough night in Chicago, committing five turnovers in his 28 minutes on the floor. The good news for fantasy managers is that Flagg has had more good nights than bad, so he should not have much difficulty bouncing back. Especially with three of Dallas’ four Week 13 games coming against Brooklyn and Utah (they play the Jazz twice).
DAL • F • #13
about 21 hours ago
Marshall’s final stat line was solid, even if it didn’t keep the Mavericks from being on the wrong side of a blowout loss. Unfortunately, his fantasy prospects have taken a hit recently, due to a lack of defensive production and poor foul shooting. The Mavericks’ injuries open the door for Marshall to provide greater fantasy value, so he is worth the risk in deeper leagues.
DAL • • #
about 21 hours ago
Nembhard was back in the starting lineup on Saturday, as the Mavericks were without P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis due to injury. The rookie point guard was productive, with the six assists being the most in a game for him since December 29. Nembhard’s opportunities were also boosted due to Brandon Williams being out, so fantasy managers will want to keep Saturday’s production in perspective. The Mavericks play four games in Week 13, starting with the Nets on Monday.
DAL • • #
1 day ago
The Mavericks won’t have P.J. Washington or Anthony Davis for Saturday’s game, which will return Nembhard to the starting lineup. Since Brandon Williams is also out, these changes should raise Nembhard’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #28
1 day ago
Şengün has missed the last three games with a sprained right ankle, but he could be back sooner than the 10-14 days timeline provided by head coach Ime Udoka on January 5. If Şengün returns, Steven Adams will likely head to the bench, and Clint Capela will fall out of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
1 day ago
Eason sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and did not return. While Dorian Finney-Smith is available, Reed Sheppard is the player whose minutes increased the most after Eason’s exit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 days ago
Thompson is averaging 18.2 points per game this year, but has at least 20 points in five of his last six games. The 22-year-old point guard had a good game, his second night in a row with 24 points. Still, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Rockets from blowing a big lead in the fourth quarter with Kevin Durant on the bench. Thompson has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Houston will finish up their road trip Sunday in Sacramento.
HOU • Forward • #17
2 days ago
Eason played 16 minutes before spraining his right ankle and leaving Friday’s game with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. Replaced in the lineup by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets’ forward was declared done for the night early in the fourth quarter. While Eason can be a valuable category league option, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue. The Rockets end their Week 12 schedule in Sacramento on Sunday.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Forward • #35
2 days ago
After hitting the game-winner in Monday’s game against the Suns, Durant has played well in two games against the Trail Blazers, but the Rockets have lost each matchup. The 37-year-old small forward has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. Durant is 16th-overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out the week against the Kings Sunday.
DAL • G • #10
2 days ago
Due to an illness, Williams had to leave Thursday’s loss to the Jazz after playing nine minutes. His absence on Saturday should mean more minutes for Ryan Nembhard, who played 22 minutes against Utah. The rookie still has not returned to the point where he should be streamed in fantasy leagues, but that may change later in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #3
2 days ago
Davis injured his left hand during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s loss to the Jazz. According to Charania, a second opinion on the injury’s severity will be sought. If surgery is required, Davis could miss “a number of months.” With the Mavericks’ forward/center being the subject of trade rumors, an extended absence would likely put those to rest. As for Dallas’ approach to the rest of the season, losing Davis could affect Kyrie Irving’s return from the ACL tear he suffered last March. Dallas’s first-round pick in June’s draft is the last one that they’ll have complete control over until 2031, so the front office could decide that punting on the rest of this season is in the franchise’s best interest.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • G • #31
3 days ago
Thompson needed just 13 shots to tie season-highs in points and three-pointers on Thursday. His production didn’t come in bunches; it was spread throughout the game, with at least five points in each quarter. Additionally, the four-time NBA champion set a new season-high in assists and finished second on the team in that department. Thompson’s second season in Dallas has featured several highs and lows, but Thursday’s game marked a trend in the right direction after failing to score in double figures in the three previous games.
DAL • • #
3 days ago
Flagg came within two assists of his first-career triple-double, as he collected double-digit rebounds for the fourth time this season, and reached 25 points or more for the seventh time. The rookie sensation also came through on the defensive end — there, he finished with four stocks and tied a career-high in steals. Flagg has enjoyed a stellar first NBA season. His trajectory could lead him to become one of the most productive fantasy players for years to come.
DAL • F-C • #3
3 days ago
Davis was effective in his 35 minutes of game action, finishing as one of three Mavericks players to score at least 20 points and one of two to collect double-digit rebounds. Thursday’s double-double marked his 13th of the season. However, the veteran big man exited the floor late in the fourth quarter after suffering a hand injury and didn’t return. His status moving forward will certainly be worth monitoring from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
DAL • G • #10
3 days ago
Williams played nine minutes in the first half, tallying two points (1-of-4 FGs), three rebounds and one assist. His absence for the rest of the night may result in a few more minutes for Ryan Nembhard, but that isn’t guaranteed. In recent games, Nembhard has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • G • #10
3 days ago
Initially probable for Thursday’s game, Williams is officially available. He’s come off the bench recently, but that has not negatively affected his playing time. Whichever guard plays more between Williams and Ryan Nembhard depends mainly on who has the hot hand.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • F • #25
3 days ago
Washington’s absence on Thursday will mark his second straight for the Mavericks, who will look to win their third straight game when taking on the Jazz. Naji Marshall replaced Washington in the starting unit in the team’s most recent game and will likely make another spot start.
Source: Joey Mistretta
DAL • G • #10
3 days ago
Williams had been listed as questionable earlier in the day but was upgraded after going through a shootaround. The 26-year-old posted 18 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes on Tuesday. He may see a slight reduction in minutes on Thursday, which would potentially mean a slightly larger role for Ryan Nembhard in this one.
Source: Grant Afseth
HOU • Forward • #17
4 days ago
Eason got up a lot of shots on Wednesday, but not a lot of them fell. His biggest near-make came in the closing moments of the game as he almost successfully tapped in a missed Kevin Durant jump shot at the buzzer to give the Rockets the win. Instead, the ball was still in his hand as the horn sounded, and the shot was waived off. Eason still had good fantasy production on the evening, thanks to his team-high and season-high in rebounds. Houston will face Portland again on Friday.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
4 days ago
Thompson was one of the Rockets’ most productive offensive performers on Wednesday. On efficient 50-percent shooting, the former fourth-overall pick notched his 14th 20-point game of the season, and fourth in the past five games. He made his usual contributions as a passer, but also hit the glass hard to finish as one of three Houston starters to collect double-digit rebounds. Thompson’s work on the defense end also added to his overall production on the night, leading to a nice night as far as fantasy basketball goes.
HOU • Forward • #35
4 days ago
On the heels of a game-winning shot against his former employer, the Suns, Durant delivered a fantastic scoring performance on Wednesday in the one-point loss. He tied a season-high in points, despite making just two three-pointers on the night. And with just one stock and no assists, there wasn’t much to the two-time Finals MVP’s final stat line. His scoring was the story in this game.
DAL • F • #25
4 days ago
Washington did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Kings, which moved Naji Marshall into the starting lineup. That should remain the case on Thursday, with Marshall’s fantasy ceiling being raised.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • G • #10
5 days ago
Williams entered Tuesday shooting a career-worst 18.8 percent from beyond the arc. However, his struggles did not prevent Cooper Flagg from passing the ball to the Mavericks’ guard, whose three-pointer with 33.9 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning shot. Just as encouraging for the few who did not drop Williams is that his playing time has been solid recently. Despite coming off the bench, he’s played at least 24 minutes in five straight games, while Ryan Nembhard (three rebounds and four assists) has lost significant playing time and been bumped to the bench. For those who held onto Williams, keep doing so.
DAL • F-C • #3
5 days ago
Davis didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but rebounds and blocked shots helped compensate. The 16 rebounds were one shy of his season-high, and the Mavericks’ forward/center has blocked seven shots over his last two games. With Daniel Gafford (10 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot) in the starting lineup, Davis can lurk more defensively, giving more opportunities to block shots from the weak side. While being the lone big on the floor may boost Davis’ offensive value, sharing the court with another big helps him defensively.
DAL • • #
5 days ago
Flagg’s second stint as the primary playmaker in Dallas’ starting lineup has gone well. Through two games, the rookie has recorded 12 assists with just three turnovers. One of his six helpers on Tuesday set up Brandon Williams’ game-winning three-pointer with 33.9 seconds remaining. If Flagg can continue on this path of efficient playmaking, reaching his Yahoo! ADP (42) before the season concludes should not be difficult. There was an injury scare during Tuesday’s game, as Flagg left during the third quarter after banging knees with Sacramento’s Precious Achiuwa. However, after some time on the exercise bike, the rookie was back on the court later in the quarter.
DAL • F • #13
5 days ago
The Mavericks are without P.J. Washington, who suffered a sprained right ankle during Saturday’s win over the Rockets. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Marshall, who started the second half of that victory. That’s the lone change to the starting lineup, with Flagg once again serving as the primary playmaker.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • F • #25
5 days ago
While Washington was present at Dallas’ pregame shootaround, he was still listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s game with a sprained right ankle. He’s officially out, which could result in Naji Marshall moving into the starting lineup. Marshall started the second half of Saturday’s win over the Rockets, and he would be worth streaming if allowed to start.
Source: Grant Afseth
HOU • Center • #12
6 days ago
Adams returned from an ankle injury and started in place of Alperen Sengun (ankle) against the Suns on Monday. The 32-year-old center had eight points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. Clint Capela only played nine minutes off the bench so it’s clear the Rockets prefer to rely on Adams with Sengun out.
HOU • Forward • #35
6 days ago
With the score tied at 97 and the clock winding down, Durant hit a game-winning three-pointer from the right wing with less than one second left in regulation. It was the kind of clutch shot that Durant has become known for over the course of his career, which will one day be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He’s still a top fantasy player, providing top-15 per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
DAL • F • #25
6 days ago
Washington exited early from Saturday’s game against Houston and is expected to remain out against Sacramento. Naji Marshall started the second half of that game in his place and should remain in that role against the Kings. Marshall typically shines as a starter and should be streamed in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #28
6 days ago
He also said Şengün will be re-evaluated at the end of this week. If he misses 10-14 days, he’ll miss at least five more games and could miss as many as eight. Steven Adams will start in his place, with Clint Capela filling out the backup center minutes until then.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
6 days ago
Adams is set to return after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old center is suddenly of greater importance with Alperen Sengun set to miss two weeks with an ankle injury. Adams is rostered in just seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, but could be worth a look in deeper formats with Sengun sidelined.
HOU • Center • #28
7 days ago
Şengün sprained his right ankle early in Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks and did not return. Who starts in his place likely depends on the availability of Steven Adams (ankle), who is questionable after missing the last two games. He’ll likely start if he can play, with Clint Capela holding onto the role if Adams can’t.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
7 days ago
Adams has missed Houston’s last two games with a sprained right ankle. His availability gained importance when Alperen Şengün left Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks after spraining his right ankle just over a minute into the game. If Adams can’t play, Clint Capela would get another start in the middle.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
8 days ago
Surprisingly, Thompson has only recorded six double-doubles this season, with Saturday’s being his first since December 15. If Alperen Şengün has to miss time after exiting Saturday’s game with a sprained right ankle, Thompson could receive a boost in the assist category. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-20 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12.
HOU • Forward • #17
8 days ago
Saturday’s double-double was Eason’s first since moving into the Rockets’ starting lineup, and he’s capable of producing those stat lines consistently. Depending on the diagnosis for Alperen Şengün, who sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s defeat, there may be a greater need for what Eason brings to the table, especially as a rebounder. He’s still rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for Eason. He should be a popular option for those competing in category leagues going into Week 12.
HOU • Forward • #35
8 days ago
With Houston losing Alperen Şengün to a sprained right ankle just over a minute into Saturday’s game, Durant was needed to do even more offensively. Despite even more defensive attention, he shot over 50 percent from the field and was a steal shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play four games in Week 12, starting with the Suns on Monday.
DAL • G • #10
8 days ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to drop Ryan Nembhard to the bench did not result in Williams being moved into the starting lineup. However, he played 24 minutes, while Nembhard (five points, three assists and one three-pointer) played 13. Neither guard has been exceptionally reliable in fantasy basketball this season, with both ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. For that reason, fantasy managers should not rush to add either, especially ahead of a three-game Week 12.
DAL • G • #00
8 days ago
Anthony Davis may have been the headliner on Saturday, but he received ample help from Christie. The Mavericks guard has scored at least 18 points in three consecutive games, providing third-round fantasy value over the past week. Christie appears well-positioned to hold onto his starting job for the foreseeable future, which makes him worth a look in 14-team leagues. He’s currently rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
DAL • F-C • #3
8 days ago
The decision to replace Ryan Nembhard in the starting lineup with Daniel Gafford (9/8/1/0/2 in 19 minutes) pushed Davis to his preferred power forward role, and he had one of his most impactful games of the season. In addition to recording his 11th double-double of the season, the Mavericks’ forward/center tallied a season-high five blocked shots. Davis is more comfortable at the four, but how much he gets to play there depends on Gafford’s availability. The Mavericks play three games in Week 12, starting with the Kings on Tuesday.
HOU • Center • #28
8 days ago
Şengün rolled his right ankle within the first two minutes of Saturday’s game and walked back to the locker room shortly thereafter. At halftime, the Rockets announced that he would not return. Clint Capela started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Houston doesn’t have Şengün and Steven Adams.
Source: Tim MacMahon
DAL • F • #25
8 days ago
Washington sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. While Dwight Powell may enter the rotation, the Mavericks could choose to finish Saturday’s game with an eight-man rotation. There’s no need to add Powell following Saturday’s game.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • F-C • #21
8 days ago
Ryan Nembhard’s recent struggles have prompted a change to the Mavericks’ starting lineup. He’ll head to the bench, leaving Flagg to handle the lead playmaker responsibilities, with Gafford moving into the starting lineup. This gets Davis to his preferred power forward role in a matchup with a bigger Rockets lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #12
8 days ago
Adams was initially questionable, but he will now miss a second straight game. With Alperen Şengün healthy and available, Clint Capela will fill the backup center minutes instead of Adams, which won’t leave him enough time to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Guard • #1
9 days ago
Russell is off the injury report after missing Thursday’s loss to the 76ers. However, with Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams also available, there isn’t much to gain from rostering D’Lo.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
9 days ago
Adams was held out of Thursday’s win over the Nets, and he may miss another game on Saturday. If so, Clint Capela would assume the backup center responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #15
9 days ago
Capela did not play in Thursday’s win over the Nets, leaving Houston with only Alperen Şengün available at the center position. If Steven Adams remains out, Capela will likely slot in as the backup, but that is not enough to make him a viable fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • • #
10 days ago
Flagg did not shoot the ball well on Thursday, but he’s now recorded at least five assists in six consecutive games. The increased assist production is one reason why the rookie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Mavericks play once more during Week 11, at home against the Rockets on Saturday, before playing three games in Week 12.
DAL • G • #00
10 days ago
One game removed from scoring a season-high 25 points, Christie pumped in 19 more against the 76ers. While his season-long fantasy value has not been good, the Mavericks’ guard has been close to a top-100 player over the past week. Just as encouraging was Christie remaining in the starting lineup despite Anthony Davis’ return, with Daniel Gafford being bumped to the bench. For that reason, Christie will be worth considering for Dallas’ final game of Week 11 on Saturday.
DAL • F-C • #3
10 days ago
After missing two games with a groin injury suffered on Christmas Day, Davis was back in the Mavericks’ starting lineup on Thursday. Interestingly, there was no minutes restriction, with the forward/center logging 37 minutes. Davis getting out of the game without issue is a positive, but that may have been a surprise for some fantasy managers. Daniel Gafford played 11 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and two steals.
HOU • Forward • #35
10 days ago
While Durant was unable to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, that does not diminish his overall productivity. The Rockets forward dished out a season-high 11 assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Durant has offered top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Rockets play once more during Week 11, Saturday night in Dallas.
HOU • Center • #28
10 days ago
After a two-game absence with a calf injury, Şengün was back in the Rockets’ lineup on Thursday. He recorded an efficient stat line against the rebuilding Nets, but the most critical takeaway for fantasy managers was that Şengün was able to play 34 minutes. With Steven Adams and Clint Capela both out due to injury, the Rockets had to rely on their starter a bit more than they may have preferred, and he handled it well.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
10 days ago
While the Rockets don’t look to Thompson to be a prolific scorer, he has increased his production in recent games. The third-year wing has scored at least 18 points in five of his last six appearances, one reason why he has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Houston ends its Week 11 schedule with a road game against the Mavericks on Saturday.
HOU • Center • #28
10 days ago
Despite originally being questionable for Thursday’s game, Sengun will begin the new year in the Rockets’ lineup. His return from a two-game absence will move Steven Adams back to the bench. Sengun is averaging 22.7/9.4/6.8 splits this season and has been one of the better centers from a fantasy basketball perspective. He’ll join Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
10 days ago
Eason is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Josh Okogie remaining with the bench unit.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Center • #15
10 days ago
The Rockets will be without at least two centers for Thursday’s game, as Capela and Steven Adams (ankle) are out. Alperen Şengün (calf) is a game-time decision. If he’s unable to go, Houston may be forced to slide Jabari Smith Jr. into the center position.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Center • #12
10 days ago
Adams is out after initially being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. With Clint Capela also out, the Rockets could be severely shorthanded in the post, even if Alperen Şengün is cleared to return from his calf injury.
Source: Sharif Phillips-Keaton
HOU • Center • #15
11 days ago
Capela joins Alperen Şengün (calf) and Steven Adams (ankle) as questionable for this game. Şengün has missed the last two, while Adams exited early from Monday’s game. Capela will have upside as a streamer if both Şengün and Adams are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Center • #12
11 days ago
Adams has been starting in place of Alperen Şengün (calf), who is also questionable for this game. The other center option is Clint Capela, who is questionable as well with an illness. Adams’ only path to streaming value will be if Şengün remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report