Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Gafford is available after initially being questionable for Thursday’s game. If his right ankle gives the center any difficulty, the Mavericks would then turn to Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to pick up the slack.

Brandon Williams (leg) is out for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Williams remains out for a second straight game due to a lower right leg contusion. Due to the trades Dallas executed before the trade deadline, they’ll rely even more on Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard as the primary playmakers.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Randle has been dealing with a sore left thumb for a few games, but the injury has not forced him to the sidelines. Look for the Timberwolves’ forward to be available and taking on his usual responsibilities as Anthony Edwards’ sidekick.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Hornets have traded Tyus Jones to the Mavericks in exchange for Malaki Branham.

Two players that have already been moved at this deadline will be swung once again. Jones will provide a veteran ball handler for a young team that has lacked a consistent option at point guard this season. Having Jones in the rotation will help Cooper Flagg’s development without resulting in extra wins. Jones could be a solid source of assists if he is able to playing at least 20 minutes per game, though he will likely come off the bench.

Julian Phillips has been traded to the Timberwolves.

Phillips entered the league as a defensive prospect, but that never led to consistent minutes in Chicago. He’ll likely be in a similar situation in Minnesota as a depth piece, which won’t lead to much production in the box score. This isn’t a situation where Phillips will benefit from a change of scenery.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu has been traded to the Timberwolves.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips have been traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller.

Dosunmu spent the first 4.5 seasons of his career in his hometown of Chicago after playing three seasons at Illinois, so this will be quite the fresh start for him. Minnesota has lacked a reliable point guard this season, and they just traded Mike Conley this week. Dosunmu may not start, but he should be one of the primary options off the bench and spend a ton of time on the floor as a lead ball handler. With Dillingham included in the deal, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will be the other point guards in Minnesota.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips have been traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks.

Dosunmu spent the first 4.5 seasons of his career in his hometown of Chicago after playing three seasons at Illinois, so this will be quite the fresh start for him. Minnesota has lacked a reliable point guard this season, and they just traded Mike Conley this week. Dosunmu may not start, but he should be one of the primary options off the bench and spend a ton of time on the floor as a lead ball handler. With Dillingham included in the deal, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will be the other point guards in Minnesota.

Julius Randle had 17 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors.

It’s no secret that Randle is dealing with a sore left thumb on his shooting hand. Now he’s shot below 40 percent from the field in three of his last four games. Maybe the two are unrelated, but his status is certainly worth monitoring going forward. The Timberwolves’ next game is Friday against the Pelicans.

Bones Hyland had 20 points (8-of-12 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors.

Hyland was instrumental in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors. The 25-year-old point guard was instant offense with 20 points on 12 field goal attempts and four three-pointers off the bench. Only Anthony Edwards had more points for the Timberwolves in the 128-126 victory. Hyland’s scoring isn’t consistent enough for him to have much fantasy value when Edwards is available.

Anthony Edwards had 30 points (11-of-23 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in the Timberwolves’ 128-126 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday.

With the Timberwolves leading by two points with just over one minute remaining at the end of regulation, Edwards drove the lane on Raptors forward Brandon Ingram before hitting a turnaround jumper that gave his team a two-possession lead. The 24-year-old shooting guard was excellent in the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves came back from down 10 points to win. Edwards has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have another chance for a big game Friday against the Pelicans.

Julius Randle (thumb) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Randle is still dealing with a sore left thumb, which happens to be on his shooting hand. The 31-year-old power forward appears ready to continue playing through the injury. Randle’s had 27 and 19 points in his last two game since incurring the injury, so it isn’t slowing him down very much, which is great news for fantasy managers.

Anthony Edwards (elbow) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Edwards is set to play after initially being listed as questionable with a sore left elbow. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, and there may be more on-ball playmaking opportunities for Edwards since the Timberwolves traded Mike Conley on Tuesday.

Brandon Williams (leg) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Williams did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics, leading to more minutes for Jaden Hardy and Ryan Nembhard. Hardy has since been traded to the Wizards, meaning Nembhard’s playing time would increase if Williams remains out.

Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Gafford, whose right ankle has been an issue since the start of training camp, sprained it again during the second quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics. While he did return during the third quarter, the Mavericks center is back on the injury report. If he can’t play against the Spurs, Dallas will rely on Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé to handle the center position.

P.J. Washington (concussion) is out for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Washington missed Tuesday’s game against the Celtics after leaving Saturday’s game against the Rockets early with a head injury. Now the 27-year-old power forward is set to miss another game as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol. Caleb Martin could see another start Thursday with Washington out.

Marvin Bagley III has been traded to the Mavericks.

Bagley has been a solid backup center for Washington this season, which includes some productive outings as a starter. With Dallas, he could be productive down the stretch of this season. He isn’t a long-term solution at center, but he will be part of the rotation along with Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell. Bagley is arguably the best offensive big in that group, so he should be able to carve out a place in the rotation and could spend time as a starter, given Gafford’s injury frequency.

Malaki Branham has been traded to the Mavericks.

Branham has been a volume scorer through the first four seasons of his career, which has led to some productive nights. However, he hasn’t been able to carve out a sustained role. He’ll get the chance in Dallas, and he could be a strong option during silly season. He’s only 22 years old, so there is still some upside here, but it is unlikely that he ends up as a long-term guard option for the Mavs.

Khris Middleton has been traded to the Mavericks as part of the Anthony Davis trade.

Middleton has had a solid season in Washington, and he will now get a fresh start in Dallas. Just like with the Wizards, Middleton’s availability for the rest of the season will be spotty, though he should be relatively effective when available. He’ll be part of the wing rotation, which means he’ll take away minutes from Caleb Martin, Max Christie and Klay Thompson. It’s unclear if he’ll start or come off the bench, but the minutes should be similar regardless.

Daniel Gafford (ankle) finished Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics with 10 points (4-of-5 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocked shots.

Gafford left Tuesday’s game in the second quarter with a right ankle injury, the same one that has sidelined him on multiple occasions this season. However, he was able to return during the third quarter and finished with his second straight double-double and fifth of the season. If Gafford can’t play on Thursday against the Spurs, Moussa Cissé (four points, five rebounds) and Dwight Powell (four points, two rebounds and one steal) will figure more prominently in the rotation.

Cooper Flagg tallied 36 points (12-of-24 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics.

Playing against his childhood favorite team for the first time, Flagg was sensational on Tuesday. All that his stat line was missing was a steal, but the rookie did everything else. Unfortunately for Flagg, the Mavericks are undermanned, making games like Tuesday’s challenging to win. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-20 fantasy player, regardless of format. The Mavericks have two more games in Week 16, both against the Spurs.

Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Caleb Martin, Naji Martin and Daniel Gafford will start Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.

The Mavericks are without P.J. Washington for Tuesday’s game, as he entered concussion protocol following Saturday’s loss to the Rockets. Martin moves back into the starting lineup, and he’s only worth the streaming risk in extremely deep leagues.

D’Angelo Russell (illness) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.

While Russell’s availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, the Mavericks are down another guard with Brandon Williams also ruled out with a leg injury. Ryan Nembhard could see meaningful usage in the backcourt while Cooper Flagg handles most of the point guard duties.

Brandon Williams (leg) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.

Downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Tuesday, Williams is now officially out. The Mavericks will continue to lean on Cooper Flagg to do more as a playmaker, with Ryan Nembhard providing depth off the bench.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Randle continues to deal with soreness in his left thumb, which is difficult to deal with for a left-handed shooter. The 31-year-old power forward was able to play through the injury Monday against the Grizzlies. If Randle is out Wednesday, Jaylen Clark could move into the starting lineup and Naz Reid would have a higher ceiling.

Anthony Edwards (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

While Edwards is back on the injury report, the good news is that it’s because of a sore left elbow rather than the lingering right foot issue. With the Timberwolves trading Mike Conley on Tuesday, Bones Hyland would be the likely replacement in the lineup if Ant-Man can’t play.

D’Angelo Russell (illness) and Brandon Williams (leg) are doubtful for Tuesday’s matchup with the Celtics.

Ryan Nembhard is expected to play, and he could see significant usage with both Russell and Williams sidelined. Cooper Flagg should handle the majority of the Mavericks’ playmaking responsibilities as the de facto point guard.

D’Angelo Russell (illness) is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Celtics.

D’Lo’s availability isn’t meaningful for fantasy managers due to his lack of usage in recent games. Ryan Nembhard could earn a few extra minutes behind Brandon Williams (leg) if Williams is able to take the court.

Donte DiVincenzo finished with 21 points (7-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and five three-pointers on Monday against the Grizzlies.

DiVincenzo’s production has come inconsistently this season, but he’s still capable of getting hot and pouring in the points. He shot over 70 percent for the first time this season while still contributing plenty of triples and steals. This was the 15th straight game that he hit at least two three-pointers, and he has swiped at least one steal in all but two of those games. January was a productive month for him, and he has started February off well.

Jaden McDaniels lit up the Grizzlies with 29 points (11-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers on Monday.

McDaniels has been on a heater recently, which continued in this game. This was the third straight game that he scored at least 20 points, and he has averaged 23.3 points and 4.3 triples while shooting 69.2 percent from the floor during this stretch. He’s enjoyed arguably the best season of his career thus far, but he has taken his scoring up a notch recently. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 39 points (13-of-27 FGs, 10-of-14 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.

It has been nearly two months since Edwards last scored less than 20 points in a game, and this was the second game in a row that he scored at least 30 points, with both games being played in Memphis. However, they ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in this one, which ended a four-game winning streak. He is having the best season of his career by averaging a career high for points while also having the best field goal and three-point percentage of his career. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.

Julius Randle (thumb) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Monday.

Randle is managing sore in his thumb in his shooting hand, but it won’t keep him out of the lineup against Memphis. He had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Saturday’s game against them and will look to provide an encore in the second game of this mini series.

Anthony Edwards (back) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Monday.

Edwards was listed as questionable with back spasms, but he’ll be good to go against Memphis. He scored 33 points in Saturday’s win over them and will look to repeat that type of performance in this rematch.

Brandon Williams (leg) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Tuesday.

Williams exited early against Houston on Saturday, and he could remain out for Tuesday’s game against Boston. Ryan Nembhard should take on extra minutes off the bench, though he hasn’t played a large enough role recently to consider him as a streaming option.

P.J. Washington (concussion) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Tuesday.

Washington exited early from Saturday’s game after taking an inadvertent shot to the head. Now, he’ll remain out for at least one game. Caleb Martin should return to the starting unit with Washington out of the lineup.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Randle is dealing with a sore left thumb, which is problematic since he’s a left-handed shooter. He’s yet to miss a game this season, but an absence could push Jaylen Clark into the starting lineup. No Randle would also raise Naz Reid’s ceiling, even if he’s used in his usual reserve role.

Anthony Edwards (back) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Edwards is dealing with back spasms. His status is up in the air for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies. If he’s ruled out, Mike Conley could start in his place, though Bones Hyland has been the better streaming option when Edwards has missed games before.

Daniel Gafford accounted for 16 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets.

Gafford’s double-double was his fourth of the season, but the playing time may be the most notable aspect of his night in Houston. The 28 minutes were the most in a game for the Mavericks’ center since November 24, exceeded only by Gafford playing 31 minutes in a November 16 win over the Trail Blazers. How Dallas decides to approach the rest of the season will be worth watching, as Saturday’s defeat dropped them five games behind the 10th-place Clippers in the loss column. If they try to compete for a play-in spot, Gafford should be fine minutes-wise. If not, expect to see more of Moussa Cissé (three points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 13 minutes).

Cooper Flagg amassed 34 points (13-of-25 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets.

One game removed from scoring a career-high 49 points in a loss to the Hornets, Flagg put forth another stellar performance on Saturday. While a layup that could have tied the game missed the mark, the Mavericks would not have been in that position without their star rookie. Despite Dallas’s lack of healthy options, Flagg has continued to balance creating for himself and for his teammates. Over the past month, the rookie has offered top-50 fantasy value. The Mavericks open a three-game Week 16 on Tuesday against the Celtics.

P.J. Washington (head) finished Saturday’s loss to the Rockets with nine points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Washington took an inadvertent shot to the head from a teammate early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game and exited shortly thereafter. He’s been diagnosed with a head contusion; hopefully, the forward doesn’t have to enter the league’s concussion protocol. Dallas opens a three-game Week 16 on Tuesday against the Celtics.

Naz Reid produced 20 points (7-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and six three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies.

Reid, who’s reached double figures in four straight and six of his last seven games, had one of his best all-around games of the month on Saturday. The six three-pointers were a new season-high, and he was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Over the past month, Reid has been a top-40 player in fantasy basketball according to Basketball Monster. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire in a shallow league, don’t hesitate to pick him up.

Rudy Gobert finished Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies with nine points (4-of-8 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), 16 rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots.

Rebounds and defensive stats are the areas where Gobert can be most valuable to fantasy managers, and that’s how things played out on Saturday. He’s hit double digits in rebounds and blocked at least two shots in three of his last four outings. For those willing to punt free-throw percentage, Gobert has been a top-25 fantasy player this season. The Timberwolves play four games in Week 16.

Jaden McDaniels recorded 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies.

For the first time since early November, McDaniels has recorded back-to-back 20-point games. He’s also reached double figures in shot attempts in two straight games, and this level of aggression is what the Timberwolves need from McDaniels consistently. He got off to an excellent start to the season, but tailed off a bit after Christmas. Even if he doesn’t do much scoring, McDaniels will provide solid fantasy value. However, he’s a far different player when willing to look for his shot more often.

Julius Randle amassed 27 points (11-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies.

While Randle’s defensive production wasn’t as robust as it was in Thursday’s win over the Thunder, he got back on track offensively. The Timberwolves’ forward was responsible for 27 points and seven assists, with the latter tally being the most in a game for him since December 29. The Timberwolves open a four-game Week 16 in Memphis on Monday, which is good news for those who have Randle on their fantasy rosters.

Anthony Edwards accounted for 33 points (9-of-21 FGs, 14-of-16 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies.

Edwards finished Saturday’s victory with season-highs in made free throws and free-throw attempts, boosting his overall scoring output. He’s now scored 30 points or more in 20 games this season, with six having occurred in January. The Timberwolves open their four-game Week 16 with another game in Memphis on Monday, so another 30-point night may be in the cards for Ant-Man.

Brandon Williams is out for the rest of Saturday’s game against the Rockets.

Williams was injured during the first half when Rockets guard Reed Sheppard inadvertently dove into his left leg while both were attempting to corral a loose ball. Checking out of the game moments later, Williams went back to the locker room after a quick lookover on the bench and is now done for the night. His absence means more playing time for Ryan Nembhard, but the rookie won’t be worth the risk in most redraft leagues if Williams has to miss additional games.

Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington And Daniel Gafford will start Saturday’s game against the Rockets.

Marshall is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Hornets. His return means that Caleb Martin heads to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value.

Mike Conley (back) is not on the injury report against the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Conley missed Thursday’s game against the Thunder, which led to Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark taking on a few extra minutes off the bench. Conley will be part of the mix in the guard rotation off the bench against Memphis.

Naji Marshall (rest) is not on the injury report against the Rockets on Saturday.

Marshall sat out on Thursday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back against Houston, and his return should push Caleb Martin back to the bench with Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington both healthy and available.

Julius Randle produced 13 points (5-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, four steals, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Thunder.

Randle may not have done much scoring on Thursday, but he was one of the Timberwolves who brought added defensive intensity to the table. And that paid off in the form of four steals, a season-high for Randle. He’s providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, averaging just over 22 points per game. The Timberwolves play one more game in Week 15, as they visit the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Naz Reid accounted for 18 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Thunder.

With Rudy Gobert initially questionable for Thursday’s game with a sprained left ankle, it appeared that Reid would have a chance to start. Gobert (14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal) played, but his presence in the lineup didn’t keep Reid from doing what he usually does as the highest-scoring reserve in the NBA. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats.

Jaden McDaniels amassed 21 points (8-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and five three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Thunder.

After averaging 11.8 points on 42 percent shooting in Minnesota’s last five games, McDaniels had an outstanding night against the Thunder. He made all five of his three-point attempts and has scored at least 20 points in 11 games this season, one less than his tally for the entire 2024-25 campaign. While playing alongside Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle limits McDaniels’ offensive ceiling, his overall production makes him worth having in standard category leagues.

Anthony Edwards finished Thursday’s win over the Thunder with 26 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers.

Edwards and the Timberwolves brought increased defensive intensity from the start of Thursday’s game, and it paid immense dividends, as they won 123-111, a score that wasn’t as close as the final would indicate. He led the way offensively with 26 points, shooting over 50 percent from the field and dishing out five assists. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats.

Caleb Martin finished with six points (2-of-6 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers on Thursday against the Hornets.

Martin has been starting over the past two weeks for Dallas, and he has had some strong production lately. The shooting has been rough, but he has averaged 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game during that stretch, and he set a new season high for rebounds in this one. His upside as a scorer has been limited, though he has had a few solid performances mixed in. Naji Marshall got a rest night in this game, but he should return to take on the Rockets on Saturday. Assuming everyone else remains available, Martin will likely head back to the bench, which will eliminate his run as a streaming option.

Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 49 points (20-of-29 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in a 123-121 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.

Flagg missed Wednesday’s game against the Hornets but was back to take on Charlotte. In a matchup with his former college teammates Kon Knueppel and Sion James, Flagg’s team didn’t come out on top, but he shined brightest. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who scored 51 points on 72 percent shooting in a game as a rookie, has ever matched or exceed Flagg’s points and field goal percentage in a game as a rookie. Of course, Kareem was less than two months from turning 23, while Flagg just turned 19. He has been incredible as a rookie and should be in line to win Rookie of the Year.

Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Caleb Martin, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford will start Thursday’s game against the Hornets.

Flagg is back after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His return coincides with Naji Marshall’s absence, so that’s the lone change to the Mavericks’ starting lineup.

Rudy Gobert (ankle) is available to play against the Thunder on Thursday.

Gobert was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he will be good to go against OKC. He was held to just six points and six rebounds in 21 minutes in the Timberwolves’ last game, but he had 14 rebounds in 32 minutes against the Thunder earlier this season.

Brandon Williams (ankle) is available for Thursday’s game against the Hornets.

Williams is good to go after logging 24 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His availability likely means that Ryan Nembhard will miss out on the opportunity to play extended minutes off the bench.

Klay Thompson (knee) is available for Thursday’s game against the Hornets.

Thompson is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His absence factored into fellow reserve Jaden Hardy playing 24 minutes off the bench. With Brandon Williams (ankle) considered a game-time decision, it’s possible that Hardy’s playing time won’t decrease much, if at all.

Brandon Williams is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Hornets with an ankle sprain

Williams played 24 minutes on Wednesday, scoring 17 points with five rebounds and three assists, but he may sit out the second leg of a back-to-back to rest his ankle. If that’s the case, we should expect more minutes for Ryan Nembhard, who could emerge as a streaming option.