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DAL • F-C • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis is still expected to remain out against Memphis, but doubtful is a better listing than immediately being ruled out. Davis is inching closer to a return after missing the Mavericks’ last three games. Daniel Gafford should remain the starter at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Indiana has dealt with a ton of injuries in the backcourt this season, which led to them signing McClung in the first place. However, they’ll pivot to a veteran guard who they nearly signed in September. Morris will likely have a role, but he isn’t a player that will contribute consistently for fantasy managers.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington followed up his 29-point performance against the Rockets on Monday with a double-double in the loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 27-year-old power forward had 15 points on 13 shots and grabbed 11 rebounds. Without Anthony Davis available, Washington will continue to see increased usage as he did last year when the Mavericks also dealt with a number of injuries.
DAL • • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg’s 20 points led the Mavericks on Wednesday as the team was without Anthony Davis yet again. The 18-year-old small forward has had at least 15 points in three of his last four games. Flagg isn’t lighting it up from the field just yet, but fantasy managers have to be encouraged by his performance in the other categories, especially his lack of turnovers as he has just two against the Pelicans.
IND • F • #50
about 1 month ago
Due to their many injuries, the Pacers signed Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract over the weekend. Wednesday’s game was the first in which he truly stood out, grabbing 15 rebounds. There’s no need to consider adding Robinson-Earl based on one performance, but he’s looking to earn himself an opportunity, whether it’s with the Pacers or another team.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Due to the Pacers’ lack of healthy point guards, Siakam has been asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities this season. Of the eight games he’s played, Spicy P has recorded at least six assists in four, including a season-high nine on Wednesday. The negative was that he committed seven turnovers against the Nets, more than doubling his previous high (three). High-turnover nights of this caliber have been few and far between for Siakam, so there isn’t much to worry about. The only concern is that there may come a point later in the season when the Pacers’ draft lottery odds become a priority, but we aren’t there yet.
IND • Guard • #26
about 1 month ago
Sheppard, who started three games earlier this season, was back in the lineup on Wednesday due to Quenton Jackson (hamstring) being out. The third-year guard had his best game of the season, recording a complete stat line that included 18 points and three three-pointers. Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, Sheppard still isn’t in a place where he has to be on deep-league rosters. But the circumstances make him a player to watch, especially with the Pacers hitting the road for a four-game trip.
DAL • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
The Mavericks will have a true point guard in the lineup for Wednesday’s game, with Russell receiving the starting nod. However, his inclusion comes at the expense of Klay Thompson, who has struggled to begin the season. Thompson hasn’t played well enough to merit being rostered in standard leagues, but deep-league managers can hang on for another game or two.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard • #26
about 1 month ago
Quenton Jackson (hamstring) is out indefinitely after injuring his hamstring during Monday’s loss to the Bucks. Sheppard will make his fourth start of the season, and while he hasn’t been the most productive option, there won’t be a shortage of opportunities due to the Pacers’ many injuries. Look for Siakam to have the ball in his hands quite often as a facilitator for others, while also getting his own looks.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Dennis is officially available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. With Quenton Jackson (hamstring) unavailable, Dennis will play rotation minutes. He isn’t a must-stream player on an 11-game night, but he’s worth watching for future games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
After hosting the Nets on Wednesday, the Pacers will hit the road for four games, starting Saturday in Denver. Furphy, who injured his left ankle during Monday’s loss to the Bucks, will not play, and there’s a chance he misses time beyond the road trip. To help account for their team’s many injuries, the Pacers received a hardship waiver to sign Cody Martin to a 10-day contract. He’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball, but rotation minutes should be available.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Jackson injured his hamstring during Monday’s loss to the Bucks and was already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said during his pregame availability that Jackson will also miss the team’s upcoming four-game road trip, and possibly even more time after that. Due to the Pacers’ many injuries on the perimeter, Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker are the players who should be targeted on waiver wires.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Indiana has been decimated by injuries this season, and Martin will help provide some depth, though it may just be temporary. The Pacers signed Martin with a hardship exception due to just how many injuries they’re dealing with. Martin could be part of the rotation, but it’s unclear how many minutes he’ll get, so he isn’t worth rostering at this time.
Source: Michael Scotto
DAL • C • #2
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be Lively’s fifth missed game with a knee injury. Daniel Gafford is available and will start, but his minutes may still be restricted. However, he needs to be rostered no matter how many minutes he can play against the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Dennis played eight minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Bucks. If he can take on a heavier workload, the playing time will be available, as the Pacers won’t have Quenton Jackson (hamstring) available. However, Dennis isn’t a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Add another guard to the Pacers’ lengthy injury report. Jackson strained his right hamstring during Monday’s loss to the Bucks, and fantasy managers should plan for a multi-game absence. Ben Sheppard is the most likely option to start, meaning Pascal Siakam will have more time on the ball. RayJ Dennis (back) is probable for Wednesday, so he and Taelon Peter are in line to provide additional depth at point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
The injuries just keep piling up for Indiana. Jackson was questionable to return but didn’t end up checking back into the game. If he remains out against the Nets on Wednesday, there will be an open spot in the starting lineup. Ben Sheppard, RayJ Dennis and Taelon Peter are all candidates to fill the role and take on more minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
DAL • F • #25
about 1 month ago
After two straight poor shooting night which yielded a total of 15 points from Washington, he got back on track in a big way against Houston. He shattered his previous season-high of 18 points and recorded his first double-double of the year. Washington won’t have nights like this one often, but it was a strong performance from him. He’s now currently averaging a career-high in points, rebounds, assists and blocks, though that likely won’t continue. Still, it shows how his usage has increased with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis both sidelined.
DAL • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Two days after Russell set a new season-high for scoring, he provided offense off the bench in a different form by setting a new season-high for assists. Though Russell is still in a reserve role, he’ll continue to be important on offense until Kyrie Irving (knee) returns to the lineup, which is still months away. He’ll have inefficient nights like this one, but he’ll still play a large role consistently; he has played at least 29 minutes in four of the Mavericks’ last five games.
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
Prior to the game, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Gafford would remain on a minutes restriction of 15-18 minutes. However, he ended up playing 25 minutes in this one despite playing through right ankle discomfort in the second half. He tweaked the same ankle that had him sidelined to start the season, though he downplayed it after the game. It doesn’t seem like it will be an issue moving forward and exceeding the minutes restriction is a good sign that he’ll be more available moving forward.
Source: Christian Clark
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker has been in the starting lineup for the shorthanded Pacers, but he has struggled to get shots to fall. However, he had one of his best offensive performances of the season in this one. He matched his season-high for assists and had one of his more efficient shooting nights of the year. Walker is currently rostered in just 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but his spot in the starting unit should be safe.
IND • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Jackson had plenty of hype during the preseason due to the lack of other center options in Indiana. He has started all but one game, but he was largely unproductive to start the year. However, over the last three games, he’s averaging 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds, and this was his first double-double of the year. Jackson is currently rostered in just eight percent of Yahoo! leagues and still has three more games left this week.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam has been on fire to start this season, and that continued against Milwaukee. This was his third 30-point performance this year, and he still was able to tie his season-high for assists. Siakam has been a constant source of production for the shorthanded Pacers this year, which should continue on. His shooting percentages have been poor, but he’s currently averaging a career-high in points and steals.
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy, who missed four games earlier this season with a bone bruise in his left foot, sprained his left ankle during Monday’s game. He’s doubtful to return, and it’s fair to question Furphy’s availability for Wednesday’s game against the Nets. Under normal circumstances, Furphy’s availability would not significantly impact fantasy basketball. However, given the Pacers’ many injuries, they can’t afford to incur any more personnel losses.
Source: Alex Golden
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford played 17 minutes against the Pistons on Saturday, and he will continue to play a limited role for Dallas. Without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II available, Dwight Powell will continue to play significant minutes off the bench at center.
Source: Mike Curtis
IND • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
As expected, Dennis will be available to suit up after Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said that he was expecting him to be available. Dennis will fill out the reserve point guard minutes behind Quenton Jackson, which won’t be enough time for him to provide any meaningful impact in the box score.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy is good to go after being listed as probable for Monday’s game. He’ll likely play between 22 and 25 minutes, but there isn’t much to be gained from streaming Furphy, even with the Pacers’ many injuries.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy returned to action Saturday after a four-game absence, playing 23 minutes off the bench in a win over the Warriors. He’ll likely take on a similar workload against the Bucks, but that isn’t enough to make Furphy a streamable player, even with the Pacers’ many injuries.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Dennis has a lower back sprain, hence his inclusion on Monday’s injury report. If he’s unable to play, Taelon Peter will be in line to play more than the five minutes he logged in Saturday’s win over the Warriors. Queton Jackson, who was spectacular as the starting point guard against Golden State, is the player to target on waiver wires.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • C • #2
about 1 month ago
Lively will miss a fourth straight game with a sprained right knee, and he does not have a clearly-defined timeline for his return. Daniel Gafford should start after returning to action on Saturday, but his minutes may be limited for injury management reasons. If so, Dwight Powell will remain in the rotation as the backup center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
Injured during the first week of the preseason, Gafford made his season debut on Saturday. He was restricted to 15-18 minutes, and the Mavericks center started and played 17. Dwight Powell (five points, six rebounds and one assist) played 19 minutes off the bench, which may be the split for the Mavericks’ centers for the next few games. Gafford’s fantasy value moving forward will depend on how his ankle responds following games, and when Dereck Lively II (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf) are healthy enough to play. The Mavericks have a four-game Week 3 without a back-to-back, which may bode well for Gafford’s availability.
DAL • G • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie has now reached double figures in four straight games, the first time he’s done that since his first seven games as a Maverick in February. Rostered in just five percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing solid late-round value in 12-team formats. Christie isn’t a must-roster player, but Dallas’ four-game Week 3 makes him a low-risk player, especially with Anthony Davis (calf) expected to miss a few more weeks.
DAL • • #
about 1 month ago
While Flagg’s numbers were solid, he struggled at times to deal with Detroit’s physicality. He’s shooting just 37.3 percent from the field thus far, but all isn’t lost for the rookie. Flagg is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, thanks to solid averages across the board and a low turnover number (1.8 per game). And it hasn’t helped that the Mavericks have struggled with injuries, most notably Anthony Davis. Flagg will be fine, but fantasy managers will have to find a way to compensate for his low field-goal percentage for a bit.
DAL • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell has hit double figures in three of his last four games, surpassing 20 points twice. Saturday’s performance was the best of the bunch, with the 31 points being the most he’s scored in a game since March 8, 2024, as a member of the Lakers (44 vs. Milwaukee). D’Lo was expected by many to begin the season as a starter, but Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to toss the keys to Cooper Flagg may have caught the veteran by surprise. He’s recently looked more comfortable in his role, giving Dallas needed production off the bench as they play without Anthony Davis. The Mavericks play four games during Week 3, starting with the Rockets on Monday.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam’s ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, with low percentages being the culprit. Given his career production, one would assume that Spicy P will close in on his Yahoo! ADP (30) as the season progresses. He’s being asked to shoulder a heavy workload, but that will change somewhat once the Pacers get some of their injured rotation players back on the floor. Now would be a good time to see if you can “buy low” on Siakam, especially with the Pacers playing four games in Week 3.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Not only did Nesmith notch a career-high point total, but this was also his third 30-point game. Given how poorly he’s shot the ball to begin the season, Nesmith getting untracked on Saturday was critical for the shorthanded Pacers. Shooting 34.6 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the foul line, he’s ranked outside the top-200 in nine-cat formats. However, due to Indiana’s lack of available options, Nesmith needs to be rostered in deep leagues, even if that comes with the risk of him recording low percentages. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, starting with the Bucks on Monday.
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Due to the Pacers’ many injuries, players who would have been an afterthought receive legitimate opportunities to contribute. Jackson is one of them, with Saturday’s start being his second in as many nights. And he put on a show, recording his first double-double and notching a career-high point total. Jackson’s biggest shot was his last, as his bank shot with 5.2 seconds remaining extended Indiana’s lead to five. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, and Jackson is worth adding in deep leagues due to the injuries.
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is available after missing more than a month with an ankle injury suffered during the first week of the preseason. However, while he is in the starting lineup, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said during his pregame availability that Gafford will be limited to 15-18 minutes. Dwight Powell will still get rotation minutes due to how banged-up the Mavericks are in the frontcourt. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell is available after initially being listed as questionable with a left knee contusion. He’ll take on his usual role off the bench, likely playing within 22 and 25 minutes. With Cooper Flagg acting as the starting point guard and Brandon Williams also playing rotation minutes off the bench, Russell offers limited fantasy upside at best.
Source: Christian Clark
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker exited Saturday’s game briefly due to a sore left foot. The good news is that he wasn’t out for long, checking back into the contest late in the second quarter. Given the Pacers’ many injuries, Walker is worth rostering as long as he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Another injury is the last thing the Pacers needed. Walker exited Saturday’s game with a sore left foot and is questionable to return. Having Johnny Furphy back in the rotation will help account for his absence, as will Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. If Walker has to miss time, Furphy would be worth targeting in deep leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Peter played eight minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hawks. His playing time may increase, but not to the point where he has to be rostered in redraft leagues. Leave Peter on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy is available after missing four games with a bone bruise in his left foot. He isn’t under a minutes restriction, and there will be an opportunity for Furphy to achieve fantasy relevance due to the Pacers’ many injuries. Jarace Walker remains the superior fantasy target, but keep an eye on Furphy.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is still yet to appear in a game this year due to his ankle injury. While it’s unclear how many minutes he could play in his season debut, the 27-year-old big man is going to be active tonight and we can’t say the same about Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively II (knee). There’s certainly the opportunity for Gafford to play heavy minutes with the Mavericks shorthanded.
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Peter came off the bench and played eight minutes against the Hawks on Friday. He had three points, two rebounds and no assists. Even with the Pacers missing players up and down the roster, Peter is only in the rotation out of necessity and isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point.
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy missed the last four games with a bone bruise in his left foot, but is likely to return Saturday against the Warriors given his probable injury designation. The 20-year-old shooting guard isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point in his career, but should see decent rotation minutes with the Pacers missing many players due to injury.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
No surprise here as Nembhard, one of the many injured Pacers, only recently progressed to on-court work. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker are worth considering on the waiver wire with the Pacers shorthanded again on Saturday against the Warriors.
DAL • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell suffered a left knee contusion during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, logging 20 minutes off the bench. If DLo cannot play against Detroit, more minutes will be available to fellow reserve Brandon Williams. Williams was excellent against Indiana, but he’s a risky streamer due to Jason Kidd’s unpredictable rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • C • #2
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s game will be Lively’s third missed due to a sprained right knee. The Mavericks will also be without Anthony Davis, who is recovering from a strained calf. Dwight Powell is healthy and will figure prominently in the frontcourt rotation, while Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #21
about 1 month ago
With Gafford being considered questionable for Saturday’s game, that’s a step in the right direction for a player who’s been listed as doubtful for being ruled out of recent contests. The Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively II (knee), so they can use Gafford in any capacity. If Gafford can’t play, Dwight Powell’s minutes will increase, and the Mavericks will have to go small when Powell isn’t on the floor.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F-C • #3
about 1 month ago
Davis left Wednesday’s win over the Pacers during the first quarter with what was described at the time as lower left leg soreness. He has since been diagnosed with a low-grade left calf strain and will miss at least two games: Saturday vs. Detroit in Mexico City and Monday at Houston. With Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford also dealing with injuries, the Mavericks must rely on a combination of Dwight Powell and smaller lineups that don’t include a legitimate center. Powell isn’t a great fantasy option, but he’s worth considering in deep leagues due to the Mavericks’ lack of healthy choices.
Source: Christian Clark
DAL • F-C • #3
about 1 month ago
AD left Wednesday’s win over the Pacers early due to left leg soreness, and the injury will likely cost him at least one game. P.J. Washington is the most likely beneficiary of Davis’ absence from a fantasy perspective, and he should be picked up wherever available. Washington is rostered in only 41% of Yahoo! leagues and should be a popular streaming option on Saturday.
Source: Marc Stein
DAL • F-C • #7
about 2 months ago
After playing eight minutes or less in Dallas’ first three games, Powell picked up the dreaded DNP-CD in Monday’s loss to the Thunder. However, Powell’s name was called with Anthony Davis (leg) joining Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford on the sideline during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. And the veteran answered, recording season-highs in points, rebounds and blocked shots. He only attempted six shots, but a 10-of-12 night at the foul line boosted Powell’s point total. There’s no need to add him, but that could change if the Mavericks are forced to play without Davis, Lively and Gafford.
DAL • G • #10
about 2 months ago
Williams rejoined the Mavericks after missing two games for personal reasons and stepped up with his best performance of the season. He notched his fifth career 20-point game while chipping in on the boards with seven rebounds. His playing time was also notable, with Williams playing 22 minutes off the bench while D’Angelo Russell (14/2/5/1 with one three-pointer) logged 20. Williams isn’t at the point where he needs to be rostered in fantasy, but Wednesday was a good night.
DAL • F • #25
about 2 months ago
With the Mavericks currently without Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, they’ve needed Washington to step up defensively and on the glass. He’s grabbed at least nine rebounds in three of his last four, including a season-high 11 on Wednesday. Also, the Mavericks lost Anthony Davis (leg) during the first quarter, impacting Washington’s role and value. While he’s ranked well outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats, that’s due to an average of 3.0 turnovers per game. Washington, rostered in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues, will be worth a look in standard leagues if Davis joins Lively and Gafford on the sideline.
DAL • • #
about 2 months ago
After struggling mightily in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, Flagg was considerably better against the Pacers. Not only did he shoot over 50 percent from the field, but the first overall pick also recorded his second double-double. All that was missing from Flagg’s final stat line was a steal, and he did not attempt a three-pointer after going 0-of-3 on Monday. If Anthony Davis (leg) misses time after exiting Wednesday’s game during the first quarter, the Mavericks may put even more on Flagg’s plate offensively.
DAL • F-C • #3
about 2 months ago
Davis played seven first-quarter minutes before exiting with a sore lower left leg. It’s unknown if this issue is connected to the bilateral Achilles tendinopathy he’s been dealing with, but the problem is severe enough to sideline AD for the rest of the night. Dwight Powell started the third quarter, but is only worth adding if Davis, Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford are out for an extended period of time.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • F-C • #3
about 2 months ago
Davis, who has been dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, exited Wednesday’s game during the first quarter due to lower left leg soreness. Dwight Powell replaced him in the lineup, and the veteran would have to log heavy minutes if Davis cannot return. Due to injury, the Mavericks are already without Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • C • #2
about 2 months ago
Lively and Gafford remain out for another game, which means Anthony Davis will continue to serve as the starting center. The absences also raise P.J. Washington’s fantasy ceiling due to the Mavericks’ lack of options behind Davis.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
DAL • G • #10
about 2 months ago
Williams is back after missing the last two games for personal reasons. His return may result in fewer minutes for Jaden Hardy, but head coach Jason Kidd’s perimeter rotation has been challenging to predict with his desire to use Cooper Flagg at point guard. There’s no need to roster Williams or Hardy in fantasy leagues.
Source: Dustin Dopirak