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DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
Lively will miss a ninth straight game on Wednesday, and with Anthony Davis also out, the Mavericks will rely on Daniel Gafford and Moussa Cissé at the center position. While the latter is not a must-roster player, the former will have additional fantasy value, even if his minutes are still being restricted.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis is set to miss his seventh consecutive game with a calf injury. It’s unclear when he might return to the court despite his questionable listings on the injury report for recent games. Daniel Gafford figures to continue to hold down the frontcourt while Davis is out.
DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
Lively has missed the last eight games with a sprained right knee, leaving Daniel Gafford as the starting center. The player who would take the most significant hit if Lively returns is Moussa Cissé, who has played rotation minutes in four of the Mavericks’ last five games. That hasn’t been enough to impact fantasy basketball, however.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis is once again listed as questionable ahead of a game. However, he’s missed the last six games, making it difficult to determine how close Davis is to playing. Max Christie has been a starter since the fourth game of the season; he and P.J. Washington have increased fantasy values when Davis is not playing.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
3 months ago
Bey has reached double figures in four straight games, having started the last three. His place in the starting lineup may be secure until Zion Williamson (hamstring) returns from injury. With Williamson due to be re-evaluated this week, more will be learned about his recovery and how soon he’ll be able to play. Bey hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues, ranking just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the last week.
NOP • Point Guard • #
3 months ago
For any rookie, much less one being asked to master the point guard position in the NBA, there are going to be bumps in the road. Fears struggled against the Suns, shooting poorly and committing five turnovers while recording just one assist. The good news is that he did record three steals and three three-pointers, so there was some value. If anything, fantasy managers have to hope that the early struggles give way to improved play as the season wears on, especially if the Pelicans find themselves out of playoff contention in the final months.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 months ago
After going off for 41 points on Saturday, Murphy was held in check by the Suns on Monday. With Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole unavailable, more of the offense will run through Murphy. And the Pelicans’ use of rookie Jeremiah Fears at the point has not negatively impacted Trey’s fantasy value. He’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 42. As long as he stays healthy, Murphy is more than capable of being a top-50 player in fantasy basketball at a minimum.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Gafford was a game-time decision as he was dealing with an ankle injury. While he ultimately played 23 minutes with the Mavericks shorthanded in the frontcourt, he had a subpar offensive game with seven points on eight shots. Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II’s next chance to play for the Mavericks will come Wednesday against the Suns.
DAL • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Flagg’s 26 points were the most he’s had in a game so far in his young career. It’s the third time he’s had at least 20 points in 11 games this year. Flagg grabbed nine rebounds for the second time in his last four games. The 18-year-old rookie still hasn’t had a monster game, but has been a consistent scored and rebounder. The Mavericks have three more games this week, starting with the Suns on Wednesday.
DAL • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Flagg’s 26 points were the most he’s had in a game so far in his young career. It’s the third time he’s had at least 20 points in 11 games this year. Flagg grabbed nine rebounds for the second time in his last four games. The 18-year-old rookie still hasn’t had a monster game, but has been a consistent scored and rebounder. The Mavericks have three more games this week, starting with the Suns on Wednesday.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
3 months ago
The Mavericks have been one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA this season, prompting another change to the starting lineup. Williams will make his first start of the season, which immediately raises his fantasy ceiling. D’Angelo Russell will head to the bench, where he offers a lower fantasy ceiling than he does as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Gafford is good to go after initially being questionable with a sprained left ankle. He’ll man the starting center position, with Moussa Cissé serving as the backup. Gafford isn’t on an official minutes limit, but the ankle injuries will require the Mavericks to exercise caution.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
No surprise here as Lively was listed as doubtful. The 21-year-old center remains out with a sprained right knee, though he is getting closer to a return to the court. With Lively and Anthony Davis out, the Mavericks have to hope Daniel Gafford, who is a game-time decision, is ultimately active.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis, who was initially questionable for Monday’s game, will miss a sixth straight contest with a strained left calf. With Dereck Lively II also out and Daniel Gafford being a game-time decision, the Mavericks may be forced to rely on Moussa Cissé in the post. He played well in Saturday’s win over the Wizards, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is a different kind of challenge for the undrafted rookie out of Memphis.
Source: Noah Weber
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
Missi will be back in action following a three-game absence, though it’s unclear if he’ll immediately reclaim his starting gig. New Orleans’ frontcourt rotation is messy, with all of Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen vying for minutes in the wake of Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Thompson is back after missing Saturday’s win over the Wizards. Having struggled to begin the season, the veteran guard came off the bench in the two games Dallas played before his absence. He should remain in that role and is not worth rostering in 12-team leagues right now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
Lively has missed Dallas’s last five games with a knee injury, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a sixth on Monday. How impactful his absence will be depends on Daniel Gafford’s availability, who’s questionable with a sprained ankle. If Gafford cannot play but Anthony Davis (calf) can, AD will play most of his minutes at center. If both sit, it will likely be “Moussa Cissé time” in Milwaukee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Despite exiting Friday’s game against the Grizzlies early due to a sprained right ankle, Gafford started and played 19 minutes on Saturday. If he’s unable to play, the Mavericks may need to call on Moussa Cissé to fill the void, as Anthony Davis is questionable and Dereck Lively II is doubtful. Cissé played 19 minutes and contributed nine rebounds and three blocked shots on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis, who was also questionable ahead of Saturday’s win over the Wizards, has not appeared in a game since October 29. If he’s able to play on Monday, Max Christie or P.J. Washington could be pushed to the bench to make room for the Mavericks forward/center. Davis will likely be on a minutes restriction once cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
Missi could return following a three-game absence, and his availability could mean fewer minutes for Karlo Matković and Kevon Looney. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) out at least a week, rookie Derik Queen still carries some fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #
3 months ago
Pelicans coach Willie Green is starting to give Queen more minutes, and good things are happening. Over the last three games, he is averaging 12 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game. His shooting has been inefficient, and he turns the ball over, but there is a lot to like from Queen early on in his career. It is going to be difficult to keep him in a reserve role if he keeps playing this well.
NOP • Point Guard • #
3 months ago
Most rookie point guards struggle early on, and while Fears hasn’t been flawless, he’s had success quickly. He is averaging 13.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 three-pointer with only 2.1 turnovers in 25.9 minutes per game while shooting 44.2 percent from the floor. Those aren’t great numbers, but they’re impressive for a starting point guard on a team that isn’t winning, especially one that’s only 19 years old. Brighter days are ahead for Fears.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 months ago
Murphy carried the offense for New Orleans in this game and ended up setting a new season-high for points, which matched his career-high. Murphy has finished with exactly 41 points three times in his career, but it wasn’t enough for them to get a win on Saturday. Still, it has been a slow start for Murphy, so this type of performance was encouraging. He’ll look to stay hot in Phoenix on Monday.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
3 months ago
D’Angelo Russell got the start at point guard for Dallas, but Williams ended up playing more minutes and was more productive in the box score. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has been mixing up the starting lineup recently to try and find a combination that works with Anthony Davis (calf) unavailable. Williams could have earned more minutes with this performance, but until he’s doing it consistently, or gets the chance to start, he should be left on the waiver wire.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
3 months ago
For the third time in his last four games, Washington was able to record a double-double. During this stretch, he is averaging 18 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He hasn’t shot efficiently, but the counting stats have been there, which has been helpful with Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined. Washington should continue to be a solid producer, but if AD is back to take on the Bucks on Monday, Washington’s value will take a hit.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
3 months ago
Marshall has played a consistent role off the bench for Dallas this season, but that hasn’t led to much scoring from him. However, after scoring a season-high 16 points on Friday, he provided an encore with a monster performance in this one. Marshall will continue to play a significant role off the bench for the Mavs, but performances like this one won’t happen often. Unless he gets the chance to start, he should be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Gafford exited early on Friday, but he will be available against Washington. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit, which means Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse should fill out the backup center minutes.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis will miss a fifth straight game, while Daniel Gafford is still questionable. Gafford will start if available, but AD’s absence will open up minutes for PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Moussa Cisse.
Source: Christian Clark
DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
No surprise here as Lively has missed the last five games with a knee injury. The doubtful designation on the injury report is a step in the right direction, but Lively’s potential return from injury will have to wait until at least next week now.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
3 months ago
Thompson is set to miss Saturday’s game against the Wizards with an illness. While he should be back on the court soon, there are no signs of a bounce back season for Thompson so far. After a rough first year in Dallas, he’s not scoring enough to merit rostering in fantasy basketball right now.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Gafford left Friday’s game against the Grizzlies with right ankle soreness and didn’t return. His status for Saturday is up in the air as he’s listed as questionable. Gafford joins Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II on the injury report as the Mavericks frontcourt has been decimated. Dwight Powell could see more minutes depending on who is available in the Mavericks frontcourt against the Wizards.
DAL • Center • #2
3 months ago
Lively has missed the last five games with a knee injury. The good news is his doubtful injury designation for Saturday against the Wizards indicates he’s getting closer to a return to the court. Even if he’s ultimately ruled out, this represents progress for the 21-year-old center who should return soon.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis missed Friday night’s game against the Grizzlies with Daniel Gafford getting the start at center and P.J, Washington at power forward. Davis is questionable for Saturday, which at least gives him a chance of not missing his fifth game in a row. Washington will continue to have fantasy value while the Mavericks deal with frontcourt injuries.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
3 months ago
Marshall was one of the Mavericks’ most productive players on Friday. He came off the bench and made nearly all of his two-point shots en route to finishing as one of six players to score in double figures. The veteran forward was also productive as a facilitator against the Grizzlies, and despite his early-season struggles, is still one of Dallas’ better players off the bench.
DAL • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Flagg logged only 27 minutes in the fairly one-sided contest between the Mavs and Grizzlies on Friday. In his time on the floor, the 2025 first-overall pick shot efficiently from the field and reached double figures in scoring for the eighth time over his first nine regular-season games of his career. Flagg has yet to log any truly jaw-dropping stat lines during his rookie season. Rather, he has been a consistent scorer and rebounder who has shown that he can be relied upon for nightly impact on both ends of the floor.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
3 months ago
Christie led the Mavericks in scoring on a night in which no Dallas players hit the 20-point mark. He also scored in double figures for his seventh consecutive game and continues to shoot the ball well in the process. The fourth-year guard has found a nice rhythm and is comfortably in the Mavericks’ starting lineup at the moment. Assuming his role remains the same, he may be a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues, especially for those managers looking for efficient shooting and three-point production.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months ago
Gafford, who did not make his first appearance of the season until November 1 after spraining his right ankle early in the preseason, exited Friday’s game due to soreness in that same body part. That’s concerning, given the recent injury history and the absences of Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II. With Dallas visiting Washington on Saturday, we could see more of Dwight Powell on the floor out of necessity.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months ago
Davis isn’t ready to return just yet, with Friday’s game being the fourth he’s missed with a calf injury. Daniel Gafford will continue to start at center, with P.J. Washington receiving the nod at power forward. Washington should be rostered in most fantasy leagues due to his improved production and Dallas’s lack of healthy frontcourt players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
Missi will miss a third straight game, which means more playing time for Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic and rookie Derik Queen. Queen offers the highest upside of the trio, though New Orleans’ platoon approach at center lowers his fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
With Poole sidelined, rookie Jeremiah Fears should get a boost, though Fears was already a player worth picking up prior to Poole’s injury. Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado should see an increase in playing time as well.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 months ago
Murphy had scored at least 17 points in three consecutive games entering play Wednesday, but had just 11 points in a clunker of a performance against the Mavericks. It was the third time in eight games this year that the 25-year-old small forward has shot 27.3 percent or less from the field. Murphy has a couple days to find his jump shot before the Pelicans take on the Spurs on Saturday.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
3 months ago
Bey drew a spot start against the Mavericks on Wednesday with Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole (knee) both out. The 26-year-old shooting guard came through as a streaming option if you needed points and threes. Bey had game-high 22 points including four made three-points. He’ll return to the bench when the Pelicans are fully healthy.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
3 months ago
Already without Zion Williamson, the Pelicans will not have Jordan Poole (knee) available for Wednesday’s game, either. Those absences push Bey into the starting lineup, and he’s worth considering as a deep-league streamer. The other four starters are unchanged from Tuesday’s win over the Hornets.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Poole is set to miss the second game of a back-to-back against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The 26-year-old shooting guard is dealing with a knee injury and was previously listed as questionable. The Pelicans have a number of options to replace Poole in the starting lineup including Jordan Hawkins, Saddiq Bey and Jose Alvarado. Rookie Jeremiah Fears should also see a boost in minutes and usage Wednesday.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Poole moved back to the starting unit against the Hornets on Tuesday in place of Zion Williamson (hamstring). If Poole sits out the second leg of the back-to-back, there are multiple options to replace him, including Jordan Hawkins, Saddiq Bey and Jose Alvarado, depending on how big Pelicans coach Willie Green wants his starting lineup to be. Jeremiah Fears, who is already starting, would also see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
This will be a second straight absence for Missi. Kevon Looney played 15 minutes as a starter on Tuesday, while Derik Queen played 18 minutes off the bench and Karlo Matkovic played 15 minutes. Clearly, there isn’t a major beneficiary from Missi’s absence, though Queen did the most with his minutes. Perhaps he can take on a larger role against Dallas.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 months ago
Murphy helped New Orleans snap an abysmal six-game losing streak to open the season by draining five of his 10 three-point attempts on a night when the Pelicans knocked down 17 of 38 (45 percent) from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old has scored at least 17 points in three consecutive contests after being held to just seven in back-to-back blowout losses last week.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
3 months ago
Alvarado knocked down four treys, including a go-ahead bucket with 15.4 seconds left in the contest, to give New Orleans a much-needed spark off the bench. The Pelicans also got significant contributions from Saddiq Bey, who added 17 points of his own, and high-flying Karlo Matković, who supplied a couple highlight-reel dunks as part of his 13 points. The 27-year-old role player has taken a backseat with rookie Jeremiah Fears getting an opportunity in the starting lineup at the outset of the season, but he cracked the 30-minute mark for the first time this season in this one.
NOP • Center and Power Forward • #5
3 months ago
The Pelicans are without Zion Williamson and Yves Missi, with the former sidelined for at least 7-10 days. Poole and Looney will start, with the latter making his second appearance of the season. While Poole has increased value in fantasy leagues, Looney is not worth the risk, especially with Derik Queen waiting in the wings.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
Missi, who was initially questionable, will miss his second game of the season. However, while the Pelicans went small for their October 24 loss to the Spurs, inserting Saddiq Bey into the lineup, that was with a healthy Zion Williamson. Williamson (hamstring) won’t be available on Tuesday, potentially resulting in a spot start for DeAndre Jordan and Derik Queen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 months ago
Williamson’s sore left hamstring has been diagnosed as a Grade 1 strain, and the Pelicans will re-evaluate him in 7-10 days. Given the timeline, he’ll miss at least five games, starting with Tuesday’s matchup with Charlotte. For the most recent game that Williamson missed, an October 27 loss to the Celtics, Jordan Poole served as the fifth starter. Taking on that role would raise his fantasy ceiling, and Jeremiah Fears should have even more opportunities to facilitate offense.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 months ago
Williamson, on the Pelicans’ injury report due to a sore left hamstring, played 28 minutes in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Thunder. If he’s unable to play, rookie Jeremiah Fears should have even more opportunities to serve as the primary playmaker. Also, Saddiq Bey would figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
3 months ago
Missi has started the last two games for the Pelicans, so if he isn’t able to play through the illness, that spot would be open. Kevon Looney would likely fill the void, with Derik Queen and DeAndre Jordan taking on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
3 months ago
Fears had an up-and-down game on Sunday. He shot the ball well, especially from beyond the arc, and scored in double figures for the third straight game and fifth time in his rookie season. Yet, he committed a career-high five turnovers and struggled with ball security against a tough OKC defense. Even with the rookie growing pains, Fears has had an impressive start to his career and consistently functioned as one of New Orleans’ most reliable players on a nightly basis. He’ll likely continue starting for the Pelicans and should only improve with more experience.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 months ago
Murphy’s stats didn’t jump off the page on Sunday, but it’s worth noting that he was able to tally back-to-back games of at least 17 points and five three-pointers. While the overall offensive production likely hasn’t met expectations from a fantasy basketball standpoint, it appears that Murphy has found his touch from beyond the arc after some early-season struggles. The fifth-year forward has also done solid work on the glass and appears to have made some strides as a passer through six games.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 months ago
Williamson had a balanced performance on the offensive end despite a blowout loss limiting him to just 28 minutes of action. While on the floor, he shot efficiently and led the Pelicans in rebounds and assists. Poor free-throw shooting and four turnovers ultimately hurt his fantasy production, but he still finished as one of New Orleans’ most impactful players on the day. His production will remain important moving forward as the Pelicans look to collect their first win of the season when facing the Hornets on Tuesday.
NOP • Center and Power Forward • #5
3 months ago
Looney sprained his knee during the preseason and will be available to suit up for the first time this season against OKC. Yves Missi started the last game for the Pelicans, with Derik Queen filling out most of the backup minutes. Looney will be in the mix for center minutes, though it’s unclear who will start.
Source: Andrew Lopez
NOP • Center and Power Forward • #5
3 months ago
Looney has been out since the preseason with a sprained left knee. While he can provide added depth at the center position once cleared to return, Looney is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball. Yves Missi has been the starter, with Derik Queen getting minutes off the bench and Zion Williamson occasionally playing the five in smaller lineups.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 months ago
Williamson did not record any defensive stats on Friday, but the rebounding and offensive production were good. The two issues for fantasy managers have been free-throw percentage and turnovers, but Zion made 11 of his 13 free throws against the Clippers. He was responsible for three turnovers, equaling his season average. For managers not too concerned about free-throw percentage, turnovers or three-pointers, Zion is providing top-25 value when punting those categories.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Coming off the bench for the second straight game, Poole was far better on Friday than in Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Nuggets. The 30 points were a season-high for the Pelicans guard, who still provides top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Jeremiah Fears (13/4/8/4 with two three-pointers) didn’t shoot the ball well as the starting point guard, but he did not commit a turnover in his 29 minutes. With Fears being a lottery pick, it makes sense for the Pelicans to prioritize his development. Poole can share the court with the rookie, but he’ll only provide reliable fantasy value if he’s bought into his new role.