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22-30|L10: 5-5
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DET • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Sasser has yet to suit up this season, and he will be out until at least early December. He may be able to fill some of the reserve guard minutes when healthy, but Jaden Ivey (knee) should be back before him, so there is no guarantee Sasser is part of the rotation when he returns.
Source: Omari Sankofa
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
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert is still managing a knee injury, but he should be able to suit up against Philadelphia. LeVert played 20 minutes off the bench and should see a similar workload against the 76ers, which hasn’t been enough time for him to be productive in fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart has been starting in place of Tobias Harris (ankle), and if Stewart ends up playing, he should get another start. However, the doubtful tag holds true, Ron Holland, who started the second half on Friday, would likely start against Philadelphia.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris will remain out for a fourth straight game, which has allowed Isaiah Stewart to start. However, Stewart is doubtful with an ankle injury. Ron Holland started the third quarter in place of Stewart on Friday and should be in line to start against Philly.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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.
DET • Small Forward • #9
3 months ago
Thompson remained solid for the Pistons on Friday, getting involved in several areas of the game to help key Detroit’s fifth straight win. The versatile wing scored six of his points in the opening frame and also collected a pair of steals to set the tone early. He collected multiple steals for the fourth time this season and logged his sixth game with at least one steal and block. Thompson continues to be productive on both ends of the floor and should remain impactful as the season moves forward.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
On the heels of a dominant 20-point, 20-rebound performance against the Jazz, Duren once again logged a massive double-double on Friday in a Pistons victory. The fourth-year center utilized efficient shooting to reach the 30-point mark for the second time this season while collecting double-digit rebounds for the fifth time. He has made a massive leap as a scorer this year, which has been aided by improvements in volume and accuracy from the free-throw line. His strong start to the season has played a big role in Detroit’s early success.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Cunningham was fantastic in Friday’s win. He tallied at least 30 points for the third straight game and was one of two Pistons to hit that scoring mark against the Nets. Cunningham also notched double-digit assists for the second straight game en route to consecutive double-doubles. The fifth-year guard remains on fire from a production point and continues to add to his strong start to the fantasy basketball season. He’ll have a chance to land a third consecutive 30-point double-double on Sunday against the 76ers.
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
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart sprained his left ankle during the second quarter of Friday’s game, exiting with 8:36 remaining in the period. While Jalen Duren replaced Beef Stew at the time of the injury, he’s already in the starting lineup. Ron Holland started the third quarter and could remain in that role if Stewart and Tobias Harris (ankle) aren’t available for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.
Source: Johnny Kane
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert will play against his former team on Friday despite having previously been listed as questionable. He’ll come off the bench and likely hover around the 20-minute mark in terms of playing time, which has been the case throughout the season for him. The veteran guard is averaging his fewest minutes, points, rebounds and assists per game of his career.
Source: Pistons PR
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
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
3 months 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
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
3 months ago
LeVert has played a reserve role this season that hasn’t resulted in consistent fantasy production. If he misses Friday’s game, Daniss Jenkins should return to the rotation, though he likely won’t play enough to make him worth streaming. Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson should also see a few extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
This will be a third straight absence for Harris, which means a third straight start for Isaiah Stewart. Beef Stew has averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers per game as a starter during the Pistons’ last two games and should be in for another strong performance.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward • #3
3 months ago
Jones was waived by the Kings to make room for them to sign Precious Achiuwa. Detroit will use their 15th roster spot to add Jones, though he won’t be more than a depth piece. Don’t expect to see him be part of the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
3 months 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 • Small Forward • #
3 months 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.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Cunningham struggled with 12 points in a loss to the Cavaliers on October 27, but since then he’s led the Pistons to a four-game winning streak. In those four games, the 24-year-old point guard has scored at least 30 points three times and had a career-high 18 assists in the other game. Cunningham and the Pistons have put the 2-2 start to the season behind them. They’ll look for another big game from Cunningham and a victory against the Nets on the road Friday.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
Just three days after Duren set a career-high with 33 points against the Mavericks, he has another massive game against the Jazz on Wednesday. The 21-year-old center joined Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only players in the NBA this season with a game with at least 20 points and at least 20 rebounds. Duren continues to take on a bigger role in the Pistons’ offense with Jaden Ivey (knee) and Malik Beasley absent. He’s turning into a fantasy steal if he can maintain this level of play somehow.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
3 months 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
DAL • Center • #2
3 months 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
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris will miss a second consecutive game after spraining his right ankle during Saturday’s win over the Mavericks. Isaiah Stewart was sensational as his replacement in the lineup on Monday and should get another start, especially with the Jazz employing a bigger frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Any slow start to the season is certainly behind Cunningham at this point. Over the last three games, he is averaging 28.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor. He set a career-high for assists in his last game and set a season-high for points in this one. Cunningham is on a tear, which has led to Detroit’s three-game win streak. He’ll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Wednesday.
DET • Small Forward • #9
3 months ago
It wasn’t a big scoring night for Thompson, but he was still able to make a big impact on this game by setting new season-highs for both steals and blocks. Thompson’s production on the defensive end is what will set him apart in fantasy basketball, and this is the type of performance that fantasy managers hoped for when drafting him. They have three more games this week, with the Jazz up next on the schedule on Wednesday. Utah currently leads the league in turnovers per game, making this a strong opportunity for Thompson to have a big night.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Beef Stew replaced Tobias Harris (ankle) in the starting lineup against Memphis, and it resulted in a monster night for him. It was Stewart’s first start of the season, and he finished with season-highs in points and rebounds while tying his season-high for blocks, assists and three-pointers. If Harris remains out against the Jazz on Wednesday, Stewart could be in line for another start and would be considered a valuable streaming target in that scenario.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
3 months 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 • Point Guard • #1
3 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months 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
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 months ago
Stewart moves into the starting lineup on Monday, as the Pistons are without Tobias Harris. Beef Stew has played well to begin the season, and the spot start raises his fantasy ceiling. The lineup change may also mean a few more minutes for Paul Reed, but he is not worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris will miss at least one game after spraining his right ankle during Saturday’s win over the Mavericks. Isaiah Stewart will move into the starting lineup, increasing his fantasy appeal. Caris LeVert is someone else to consider, as his playing time will increase with Harris unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months 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
DET • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Sasser has not played a game this season, and that will not change on Monday. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as starter Ausar Thompson is already rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris sprained his right ankle during the second quarter of Saturday’s win over the Mavericks. However, he was on the floor to begin the second half and would play 35 minutes overall. If Harris cannot play on Monday, Ron Holland and Javonte Green will figure more prominently in the Pistons’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center • #2
3 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #00
3 months 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 • Small Forward • #
3 months 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 • Point Guard • #1
3 months 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.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
3 months ago
Robinson enjoyed his best game as a Piston on Saturday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and notching a season-high point total. The issue thus far has been inconsistency, with Robinson shooting 42.9 percent from the field. However, he’s still averaging 2.5 three-pointers per game, and that’s the category he’s primarily rostered for. Robinson will look to build on Saturday’s performance when the Pistons visit the Grizzlies on Monday.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris had a challenging night in Mexico City, injuring his right ankle during the first half. The good news is that he returned, starting the third quarter, and played 35 minutes. That said, Harris never looked entirely comfortable after the injury and struggled with his shot throughout. While he isn’t too far off from his Yahoo! ADP (118), Harris is shooting just 39.4 percent from the field. The ankle injury is more concerning, especially with the Pistons visiting the Grizzlies on Monday in the first of four games they’ll play during Week 3.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Saturday’s game in Mexico City was the “Cade and Jalen Show,” as Cunningham and starting center Jalen Duren were dominant for the Pistons. Cade matched his career-high with 18 assists and only committed one turnover. Cunningham’s two issues from a fantasy standpoint thus far have been turnovers and field goal percentage, as he’s averaging 3.8 turnovers and shooting 40.2 percent from the field. Neither was an issue on Saturday, allowing the Pistons to pull away down the stretch.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
Unsurprisingly, a Mavericks team playing without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II due to injury had no answer for Duren in Mexico City. The fourth-year center spent the entirety of his time on the offensive end in the restricted area, where he attempted all 16 of his shots. In addition to recording his third double-double in six games, Duren notched his second career 30-point game. Shooting 63.8 percent from the field and 84.6 percent from the foul line, he’s providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (56). The Pistons play four games during Week 3, starting with the Grizzlies on Monday.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months 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 • Point Guard • #1
3 months 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
DET • Point Guard • #25
3 months ago
Sasser remains out for another game and has yet to make an appearance for the Pistons this season. When Cade Cunningham is not in the game, Detroit has relied on a combination of Ausar Thompson and Daniss Jenkins to run the show. While Thompson should already be rostered everywhere, there’s no need to consider streaming Jenkins.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
3 months 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.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
3 months 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
DET • Small Forward • #9
3 months ago
Thompson had just six points on six shots in 15 minutes in the 21-point loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Like the rest of the Pistons, he bounced back against the Magic on Wednesday. Thompson, who was questionable going into the game with an illness, still struggled shooting with 12 points on 14 attempts, but he collected at least 11 rebounds for the second time in his last three games. He also had six assists and a block and a steal.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
Could Duren be in for a breakout season this year? The easiest path to a breakout would be an injury to Isaiah Stewart, which would mean more minutes on a regular basis for Duren. On Wednesday, the 21-year-old center played 33 minutes, though. Another way Duren could breakout is that the Pistons simply need his scoring to win games this year. The Pistons have three wins after five games. In those wins, Duren has scored at least 20 points twice and in the other game he was ejected after playing 12 minutes. With the Pistons needing points without Jaden Ivey (knee) and Malik Beasley, Duren looks like he’s ready to step up.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Cunningham joined the likes of LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as players with at least 30 points, at least 10 assists, at least three steals and at least three blocks in a game in the last 20 years. It’s perhaps even more impressive that the 24-year-old point guard had a great game after having arguably the worst game he’s had as a professional against the Cavaliers on Monday. Cunningham and the Pistons were able to bounce back for a much-needed win. Expect the team to go as far as he takes them this year.