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DAL • C • #2
2 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 • F-C • #3
2 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
HOU • G • #15
2 months ago
While Sheppard got off to an inconsistent start on the offensive end of the floor, he’s picked up the production recently. The second-year guard has reached double figures in three straight games, and he’s recorded seven steals during this stretch. Sheppard’s four steals on Sunday were a career-high, surpassing the three he recorded in an October 25 loss to the Pistons. While he still isn’t at the point where he has to be rostered in 12-team leagues, Sheppard is a player to watch for the back end of Week 4, as Houston doesn’t play again until Wednesday.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
With his streak of three straight games with a double-double ending in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Şengün got to work on another streak Sunday afternoon. Of the five double-doubles he has recorded this season, the Rockets center has scored at least 20 points in four. He and Kevin Durant have worked well alongside each other, with both ranked safely within the top-50 in eight-cat formats. The Rockets begin a three-game Week 4 on Wednesday against the Wizards.
HOU • Forward • #35
2 months ago
Durant produced an offensive masterclass on Sunday, missing only four shots from the field and recording his third 30-point game of the season. And this comes on the heels of a three-game run that was anything but the norm for Durant. During that stretch, he averaged 18.7 points per game while shooting 35.2 percent from the field. It’s safe to say that Durant is back on track ahead of Houston’s three-game Week 4, and the Rockets don’t play again until Wednesday.
DAL • G • #31
2 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 • C • #2
2 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 • F-C • #21
2 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 • F-C • #3
2 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
DAL • G • #10
2 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 • F • #25
2 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 • F • #13
2 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 • F-C • #21
2 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 • F-C • #3
2 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 • C • #2
2 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 • G • #31
2 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 • F-C • #21
2 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 • C • #2
2 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 • F-C • #3
2 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 • F • #13
2 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 • • #
2 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 • G • #00
2 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.
HOU • Forward • #35
2 months ago
Durant added another 20-point game to his collection, marking the sixth time he’s done so as a Houston Rocket. As he often does, the two-time Finals MVP thrived as a scorer at all three levels and also found production at the free-throw line. However, he committed a season-high eight turnovers and totaled his fewest rebounds of the season. Durant lacked the all-around production on Friday, but he will have a chance to have a more balanced performance on Sunday against the Bucks.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
Sengun had another balanced performance on Friday against the Spurs, which was good enough to nearly collect a triple-double. Such well-rounded stat lines are the new normal for Sengun in his fifth NBA season, having firmly placed himself on the short list of upper-echelon centers. Inefficient shooting from beyond the arc ultimately led to him falling short of his scoring average and prevented him from achieving an even more dominant final stat line. Still, Sengun logged another solid game overall.
HOU • G • #15
2 months ago
Sheppard set a new season-high in points and logged his second double-digit scoring performance in a row, again using the three-point shot to his advantage on Friday. His best moments came during the second quarter, when he led the Rockets in scoring, tallying eight points and a pair of triples. The second-year guard has seen increased opportunities early in this season and is taking advantage of them. He’s not an impactful fantasy player yet, but he could potentially become one if he remains on this upward trajectory.
DAL • F-C • #21
2 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 • F-C • #3
2 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
HOU • Center • #12
2 months ago
Adams will rejoin the Rockets’ rotation after a one-game absence due to a hip injury. He’ll remain off the bench for the fifth straight game following his initial inclusion in the starting lineup to begin the season. The veteran is averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 1.0 steals per game through six regular-season appearances.
Source: Will Guillory
DAL • F-C • #3
2 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
HOU • Center • #12
2 months ago
After missing the Rockets’ last game with a hip injury, Adams is in danger of missing another. Clint Capela had 10 rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday and should fill the backup center minutes again if Adams remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F • #25
2 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 • • #
2 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.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
Sengun has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. While the 23-year-old plays the center position, he gets a good amount of assists and is currently on pace for a career-high in assists with Fred VanVleet (knee) out this year. Sengun had a second-round ADP this draft season and he’s certainly living up to it so far this season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson stayed hot on the offensive end as the Rockets won their fifth game in a row against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The 22-year-old point guard followed up his 27-point effort on Monday with 28 points on Wednesday. Thompson is one of the best rebounding guards in the league and has had at least seven assists in four of his last five games. If his scoring keeps up, he could have a monster season with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely to miss the entire year.
DAL • Guard • #1
2 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
HOU • Center • #12
2 months ago
Due to tightness in his right hip flexor, Adams will not play in Wednesday’s game. However, the Rockets welcome back Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) after a one-game absence, so Houston should be fine from a depth standpoint. Clint Capela can take on some of the minutes that would have gone to Adams.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • • #
2 months ago
Smith is back after a one-game absence. He’ll regain his place in the starting lineup, with Tari Eason heading back to the bench. While his fantasy ceiling is lowered when used in a reserve role, Eason should still be rostered in 12-team leagues.
Source: Will Guillory
DAL • C • #2
2 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
HOU • • #
2 months ago
Smith did not play in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, and Tari Eason replaced him in the starting lineup. If Smith cannot return on Wednesday, Eason will retain that role, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • F • #25
2 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 • Guard • #1
2 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 • F-C • #21
2 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
HOU • Forward • #35
2 months ago
Durant struggled with his shot on Monday, making two of his eight attempts from beyond the arc. However, he did record a complete stat line, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Thus far, Durant has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. KD and the Rockets play three more games during Week 3, starting with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
Şengün finished Monday’s victory with his third double-double of the season and second in as many games. The Rockets center has been a top-30 player in eight- and nine-cat formats thus far, proving slightly more valuable in the former. Şengün is currently averaging a career-high 7.3 assists per game, benefiting from more opportunities to facilitate with Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined. At this rate, it would be unsurprising if Şengün produced a top-25 fantasy season.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Thompson came out hot to begin Monday’s game, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in the first half. That’s the highest point total he’s recorded in a single half in his NBA career. The Mavericks did a better job defending Thompson after the intermission, but he still recorded an excellent overall stat line. His fantasy value has been low thus far, due mainly to turnovers and a low free-throw percentage. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely missing the entire season.
Source: Will Guillory
DAL • F-C • #21
2 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
HOU • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined with an ankle injury, which opens the door for Eason to move into the starting unit. Eason started the year off slow but has played well over the last three games. This will be his first start of the season, which will provide him with a nice boost in fantasy.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • • #
2 months ago
Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out, opening up a spot in the Rockets’ starting lineup. Tari Eason will move into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming for the rebounding and defensive potential.
Source: Mike Curtis
HOU • • #
2 months ago
Smith is on the injury report with a sprained right ankle sustained during Saturday’s comfortable win over the Celtics. If he cannot play on Monday, Tari Eason and Steven Adams are potential replacements in the starting lineup. With the Mavericks’ lack of interior depth, Eason may be the more likely choice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
2 months ago
Durant’s unmatched scoring ability has elevated Houston’s offense to another level, as the Rockets boast a league-best 125.2 offensive rating through the season’s first week. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer came out blazing in this one, knocking down 7-of-8 shots and pouring in 20 first-half points to give Houston an 18-point cushion at the break. He likely would’ve cleared the 30-point mark for the third time in six games had Boston kept it closer down the stretch. Durant will lead the Rockets into a four-game week beginning Monday at home against the Mavericks before a three-game road swing through Memphis, San Antonio, and Milwaukee.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
Sengun fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double as Houston’s sheer size and athleticism advantages were simply too much for the undersized Celtics. He shot just 38 percent from the floor in this one, but he was able to pull down 10 rebounds and served as the Rockets de-facto point guard for large stretches of the contest. The 23-year-old burgeoning star has certainly lived up to his lofty second-round ADP for fantasy managers in the early stages of the season.
HOU • Center • #28
2 months ago
Sengun offers one of the highest floors in fantasy basketball. The 23-year-old center has had at least 17 points, at least six rebounds and at least six assists in all four games so far this season. Sengun is paying off his second round ADP partly thanks to his improved three-point shooting. He’s made 8-of-14 three-point attempts to start the year.
HOU • • #
2 months ago
Smith became the youngest Rocket in franchise history to have at least 25 points, at least five rebounds and at least five assists in a game without turning the ball over. The 22-year-old forward had his best game of the season so far. If Smith could sustain this production, we’d be talking about a breakout season and a spot on the All-Star team.
HOU • Forward • #35
2 months ago
The Rockets have now scored at least 130 points in consecutive games and Durant has combined for 50 points in the two games. The 37-year-old power forward found his three-point shot as he made four three-pointers for the first time against the Raptors Wednesday. Durant will continue to be the focal point of the Houston offense.
HOU • Guard • #12
3 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka made the switch for this game to move Steven Adams to a reserve role and bump Okogie into the starting unit. It’s unclear if this is a move that will stick or if this was just for one game. Still, it was a strong start for Okogie, who was able to contribute on defense and from beyond the arc. If he remains a starter, he won’t be worth rostering in standard leagues, but he can be streamed in deeper formats for threes and steals.
HOU • Center • #28
3 months ago
Sengun struggled in Houston’s loss to Detroit, but he bounced back with an efficient performance to help the Rockets get their first win of the season. Many were expecting a breakout year from Sengun, which is why he was drafted in the second round of Yahoo! leagues. So far, in two of his three games, he has played like that player. He’s averaging 25.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.3 threes per game this season and will look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.
HOU • Forward • #17
3 months ago
It has been a rough start to the season for Eason, but he was able to get things going on Monday, even though he didn’t contribute much on the defensive end. Eason was drafted in the 10th round of Yahoo! leagues and had been struggling to return that value. More performances like this will help, but in a reserve role, that production may not come consistently. Still, he’s too talented to leave on the waiver wire.
HOU • Guard • #12
3 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka is shifting away from the double-big lineup, at least for one game. He could simply be experimenting with a new opening unit against a rebuilding team. Okogie has some upside to provide steals as a starter, but he isn’t a consistent contributor on offense.
Source: Erin Summers
HOU • Guard • #5
3 months ago
Fred VanVleet (knee) suffered a torn ACL just before the start of training camp. While he has not officially been ruled out for the entire 2025-26 season, a DPE can only be granted if the player will not play. Per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the exemption would be equivalent to 50 percent of the injured player’s annual salary. VanVleet is due to make $25 million this season. The exemption would give the Rockets more room to account for VanVleet’s absence, which would impact Reed Sheppard’s role if another guard is added to the roster.
Source: Kelly Iko