Jaren Jackson Jr. shot 2-of-13 from the field in Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder, scoring four points with three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes.

There’s no sugar-coating Jackson’s performance in Memphis’s 51-point loss: he was abysmal in Oklahoma City. This effort was surprising, as JJJ averaged 19.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in three regular-season meetings with the Thunder. It doesn’t need to be said that Jackson must be better. If “Trip” plays at the level he did on Sunday, this series will likely be a short one. Game 2 is on Tuesday.

Marvin Bagley scored 17 points (8-for-8 FGs) with five rebounds, two steals, a block, and a three-pointer on Sunday.

Bagley was the Grizzlies’ only bright spot on offense in Game 1. The reserve big was perfect from the field and got plenty of burn in a game that was out of reach for his team early on. Whether he can earn more minutes moving forward remains to be seen. He’ll likely get less of an opportunity if Game 2 is closer.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), adding three rebounds, four assists, a block, and a three-pointer.

Morant was inefficient in Game 1, like many of his teammates. The long ball was not falling for him or anyone else. The star point guard shot 34.1 percent against OKC during the regular season and things could get ugly (uglier?) for Memphis if their stout defense continues to stifle him.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs). He also posted three rebounds, four assists, a block, and a three-pointer.

Morant was very inefficient in Game 1 like many of his teammates. The long ball was not falling for him or anyone else. The star point guard shot 34.1% against OKC during the regular season and things could get ugly for Memphis if their stout defense continues to stifle him.

Zach Edey recorded a double-double on Friday with 15 points (7-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks against the Mavericks.

Edey has now played in two play-in games in his career and has two play-in double-doubles. He wasn’t able to match his 17 rebounds from Tuesday’s game, but Edey still made a big impact in this game to help Memphis return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Edey will have his hands full for his playoff debut on Sunday as he matches up with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein while also trying to make life difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he drives to the basket.

Desmond Bane lit up the Mavericks with 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, three three-pointers and six turnovers on Friday.

After scoring 30 points in Tuesday’s loss to Golden State, Bane once again had another productive night on the offensive end. He didn’t match his point total from that game, but he didn’t need to. Bane made up for a slightly lower scoring night by matching Ja Morant as the leader in assists in this game. Bane, Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined to score 68 of the Grizzlies 120 points in this game. If all three are clicking for their series against the Thunder, they’ll have a chance to win some games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points (10-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.

JJJ had a better night offensively on Friday than he did in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, which helped propel Memphis back to the postseason. He was joined by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, who each scored 22 points, as the main producers of offensive for the Grizzlies, though they had six players score in double figures. Jackson Jr. had four triples in each of their play-in games, and if he continues to knock down shots at that rate during their series against the Thunder, they’ll certainly have a chance to make some noise.

Ja Morant posted a full line on Friday with 22 points (7-of-24 FGs), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one three-pointer in a 120-106 win over the Mavericks.

Despite dealing with an ankle injury, Morant played a significant role in the Grizzlies’ blowout win over the Mavs. He had an injection to help his ankle on Thursday, and it paid off in the first half as he contributed 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals prior to the break. Unfortunately, he struggled after halftime, which nearly allowed Dallas to complete a big comeback. Morant will have about 36 hours to rest his ankle for they take on the Thunder in Game 1 of their first round series on Sunday.

PJ Washington struggled on Friday and contributed just six rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Grizzlies.

This was not the way Washington wanted to end his season, but he wasn’t alone. Both he and Dereck Lively II were held scoreless in this game despite both playing more than 20 minutes. Washington missed all five of his shot attempts, while Lively missed each of his two shots. Both found other ways to contribute in the box score, but this was an abysmal offensive performance for them. Washington and Lively will both be starters for Dallas again next season, and this one game isn’t enough for managers to be concerned about them next year, especially with Kyrie Irving coming back.

Brandon Williams provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Williams was a bright spot for Dallas in what was mostly an abysmal performance for the team in their play-in loss. After scoring 17 points against the Kings on Wednesday, Williams was once again able to help the Mavs in the scoring department. The 25-year-old point guard only became part of the rotation after multiple injuries in front of him, but he took advantage of the opportunity. His role will be limited with Kyrie Irving healthy to start next season, but Williams is an intriguing player to keep an eye on in dynasty formats.

Klay Thompson provided a scoring boost on Friday with 18 points (7-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers against the Grizzlies.

Thompson’s play-in performance this season was significantly better than it was last season. It wasn’t enough to get the Mavericks to the postseason in his first year with the team, but it was good to see Klay play well. His first season in Dallas likely wasn’t as expected, and his numbers dropped off from his final year with the Warriors. However, he was also expecting to play with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the postseason. Thompson is still one of the best shooters in the league, and Dallas should be more dangerous next season when they are fully healthy. That should help Klay be more productive.

Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 40 points (16-of-29 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in a 120-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday.

Davis wrapped up the season on a high note individually, though it wasn’t a great performance for the rest of his team. His 40 points were the most he has had in a game since the Lakers traded him in January. Unfortunately, he exited this game with a little over eight minutes remaining and didn’t get to add to his scoring total. The team hasn’t released an official injury update, but he was limping off the floor. He’ll have the offseason to recover, and there is no reason to think he won’t be ready to start the 2025-26 season.

Ja Morant (ankle) is available to play against the Mavericks on Friday.

As he has been saying all week, Morant will play in the Grizzlies’ play-in matchup with Dallas. Now, it’s finally official. Morant may be limited by the ankle injury, but he underwent an injection on Thursday, so he hopefully won’t be too limited. Regardless, expect him to play a significant role to try and keep their season alive.

Brandon Williams (oblique) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Williams was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t a surprise. He logged 18 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Kings, and he was able to contribute 17 points and five assists. He should once again play a significant bench role.

Anthony Davis (adductor) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Friday.

AD will be good to go after initially being listed as probable. He finished with 27 points in Wednesday’s win over the Kings and will look to guide this Dallas team to the playoffs in this play-in matchup. The winner of this game will take on the Thunder.

Ja Morant had an injection in his ankle on Thursday but is “determined to play” against the Mavericks on Friday.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Ja Morant had an injection in his ankle on Thursday but is “determined to play” against the Mavericks on Friday.

Charania also noted that if this was a regular season game, Morant likely wouldn’t be playing. It is a “severe” ankle sprain, though he has never wavered from his stance that he will play against Dallas. The injection should help ease the pain, but it also establishes just how severe the injury is. Still, in an elimination game, Morant will play as much as he needs to in order to get Memphis to the playoffs.

Anthony Davis (adductor) and Brandon Williams (oblique) are probable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Davis was listed as probable Wednesday against the Kings, but ultimately played 35 minutes and had 27 points in the win. The 32-year-old is once again listed as probable with the adductor injury that sidelined him earlier this season. Davis figures to be available as the Mavericks battle the Grizzlies for the eighth seed in the Western Conference on Friday.

Ja Morant (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Mavericks.

Morant told reporters after Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors that he expects to play Friday. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old point guard missed practice Thursday and is officially listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. While it’s hard to envision Morant sitting out a game of importance like Friday’s, his ankle is clearly bothering him. If Morant is out, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard will be in line for extra minutes with Kennard potentially moving into the starting lineup.

Ja Morant (ankle) missed practice on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against the Mavericks on Friday.

Morant finished out Tuesday’s game against the Warriors after injuring his ankle during overtime and said after the game that he will play on Friday. It’s difficult to imagine him not suiting up for a win-or-go-home game, but the ankle is clearly bothering him quite a bit, which could impact his performance on the court. If something changes, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard will take on extra minutes, with Kennard potentially replacing Morant in the starting unit.

Brandon Williams shot 5-of-8 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Wednesday’s win over the Kings, scoring 17 points with five assists and three three-pointers in 18 minutes.

Having suffered an oblique injury during Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Williams was a game-time decision for Wednesday’s Play-In tournament matchup. Not only did he play, but he flourished, giving the Mavericks excellent minutes off the bench. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd went ten deep with his rotation, preferring Williams over Spencer Dinwiddie, who only played the final two minutes, and the approach worked. The Mavericks visit Memphis on Friday, with the winner earning the eighth seed in the West.

Klay Thompson amassed 23 points (8-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in 33 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Thompson did not enter the Play-In tournament in good form, scoring 13 points on 5-of-16 shooting in his final two regular-season appearances. The veteran sharpshooter found his groove on Wednesday, especially during the second quarter. Shooting 5-of-5 from the field with four three-pointers, Thompson scored 16 points in a quarter the Mavericks won by a 44-19 margin. This version of Thompson is the one the Mavericks will need on Friday, as they visit Memphis with the eighth seed in the West going to the winner.

Anthony Davis tallied 27 points (9-of-23 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and three three-pointers in 35 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Davis was impactful on both ends as the Mavericks rolled to a victory in Sacramento. He and Klay Thompson combined to shoot 8-of-9 from the field in the second quarter, which Dallas won by a 44-19 margin. Davis was also solid as a rebounder and shot blocker, and looked healthy in 35 minutes on the court. Next up for Dallas is Memphis on Friday, with the winner earning the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Mavericks are optimistic Kyrie Irving (knee) will return to action by January.

Irrving tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3, ending his season. He has a player option worth $44 million next season, but Charania reported that the Mavericks would like to tear up that deal to give the point guard a three-year extension this summer. That approach would align Irving with Anthony Davis and GM Nico Harrison regarding the remaining years on their respective contracts. With Spencer Dinwiddie being a free agent this summer, whoever else is in the Mavericks’ point guard rotation may have higher value to begin the season due to Irving’s injury.

Brandon Williams (oblique) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Injured during Sunday’s regular-season finale in Memphis, Williams is available for Wednesday’s play-in game. He’ll provide additional depth off the bench, with Jaden Hardy possibly falling in the Mavericks’ perimeter pecking order.

Anthony Davis (adductor) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Davis was listed as probable on the initial injury report, so his status being upgraded was expected. Due to the adductor injury suffered in his Mavericks debut, Davis missed the two meetings with Sacramento. He’ll need to shoulder a heavy offensive workload on Wednesday as Dallas looks to keep its season alive.

Ja Morant (ankle) was adamant after Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors that he will be available for Friday’s game against Dallas or Sacramento.

Morant rolled his right ankle with a little over four minutes remaining in the third quarter of Tuesday’s 7/8 play-in tournament game. He did return to action but was labored in his movements, ultimately logging 35 minutes. Following the defeat, Morant left no doubt about what he expects regarding his availability for Friday. “I’m playing. That’s basically the answer I’m giving,” Morant said. “It ain’t nothing different.” Memphis will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between Dallas and Sacramento on Friday. This game will determine the eighth seed in the West, with the winner advancing to face Oklahoma City.

Ja Morant (ankle) was adamant after Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors that he will be available for Friday’s game against Dallas or Sacramento.

Morant rolled his right ankle with a little over four minutes remaining in the third quarter of Tuesday’s 7/8 Play-In tournament game. He did return to action but was labored in his movements, ultimately logging 35 minutes. Following the defeat, Morant left no doubt about what he expects regarding his availability for Friday. “I’m playing. That’s basically the answer I’m giving,” Morant said. “It ain’t nothing different.” Memphis will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between Dallas and Sacramento on Friday. This game will determine the eighth seed in the West, with the winner advancing to face Oklahoma City.

Zach Edey dropped 14 points (4-of-11 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 17 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors.

While he struggled with his shot on Tuesday, the 7-foot-4 Edey was a force on the boards. Having reached double digits in rebounds in five of his last six appearances of the regular season, the rookie center grabbed 17 more on Tuesday. Seven rebounds were offensive, giving the Grizzlies extra possessions that helped erase a 20-point deficit. Edey was unable to do enough to help Memphis get the win and earn a playoff spot. Still, they’ll have another opportunity to do so on Friday against the winner of Wednesday’s game between Dallas and Sacramento.

Jaren Jackson Jr. accumulated 18 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 39 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors.

Interestingly, the one area in which Jackson struggled against the Warriors during the regular season was a position of strength on Tuesday. After shooting 3-of-18 from deep in four meetings, he was 4-of-9 on Tuesday. The issue was Jackson shooting 2-of-6 from two, a far cry from the 54.1 percent clip he shot during the regular season. Jackson will look to rebound on Friday when the Grizzlies host Dallas or Sacramento. The winner of Friday’s game will be the eighth seed in the West.

Scotty Pippen finished Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors with nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

During the regular season, the Grizzlies went with Vince Williams Jr. as the fifth starter after losing Jaylen Wells to a fractured wrist. However, Pippen was the choice on Tuesday, with his inclusion shifting Ja Morant off the ball. Pippen was solid but not spectacular; we’ll see if the Grizzlies stick with this lineup when they host Dallas or Sacramento on Friday. Williams only played three minutes, going scoreless with one rebound and one assist.

Ja Morant (ankle) amassed 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 35 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors.

While Morant committed five turnovers on Tuesday, the sprained right ankle he suffered during the third quarter was more concerning. The good news for the Grizzlies was that he returned after spending some time on the bench, ultimately logging 35 minutes. Following the game, TNT reported the Grizzlies would not X-ray Morant’s ankle. Next, we will see how Morant’s ankle responds after the team returns to Memphis. He should be considered questionable for Friday’s game against Dallas or Sacramento, with the winner receiving the eighth seed in the West.

Desmond Bane shot 11-of-21 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, scoring 30 points with six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in 39 minutes.

After scoring at least 24 points in three of his last four regular-season appearances, Bane had another good night on Tuesday. It wasn’t enough to get Memphis into the playoffs, but they’ll have another opportunity to earn their way in on Friday against the Dallas/Sacramento winner. With Ja Morant spraining his right ankle during the third quarter, Bane may be in a position where he must do even more as a scorer than he did on Tuesday.

Anthony Davis (groin) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Davis was held out of Sunday’s regular season finale against the Grizzlies, as the Mavericks were locked into the 9/10 Play-In tournament game. The probable tag suggests he should be back in the lineup on Wednesday as Dallas looks to keep its season alive. Davis’s return will push Max Christie to the bench, as the Mavericks went small on Sunday.

Brandon Williams (oblique) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Williams didn’t return after suffering an injury against the Grizzlies on Sunday. There’s a chance Williams be active for the play-in tournament, but Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy will handle the point guard duties if he’s ruled out.

Jay Huff finished Sunday’s win over the Mavericks with 22 points (9-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals, six blocks and two three-pointers in 28 minutes.

Huff did not start Sunday’s game, but that did not prevent him from putting on a show on both ends of the floor. He recorded career highs in points and blocks, finishing with a robust stat line sure to benefit any fantasy manager who rolled the dice on him. Due to Memphis’s overall depth, Huff has not been a consistent factor in fantasy basketball. However, he’s good enough to offer solid streaming value when the Grizzlies are shorthanded, as they were on Sunday.

Cam Spencer logged 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks, scoring 23 points (8-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) while adding two rebounds, seven assists, three steals and five three-pointers.

Spencer was one of three Grizzlies to finish Sunday’s blowout with new career-high point totals, with Lamar Stevens and Jay Huff being the others. The second-round pick out of UConn did not have the best field-goal percentage, but the assists, steals and three-pointers will help compensate for that. Spencer is unlikely to factor into the Grizzlies’ post-season rotation. Memphis begins on Tuesday against the Warriors in the Play-In Tournament.

Cam Spencer logged 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks, scoring 23 points (8-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, three steals and five three-pointers.

Spencer was one of three Grizzlies to finish Sunday’s blowout with new career-high point totals, with Lamar Stevens and Jay Huff being the others. The second-round pick out of UConn did not have the best field-goal percentage, but the assists, steals and three-pointers will help compensate for that. Spencer is unlikely to factor into the Grizzlies’ post-season rotation. Play for Memphis begins on Tuesday against the Warriors in the play-in tournament.

Marvin Bagley III amassed 25 points (11-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks.

With Bagley and Lamar Stevens (31 points) putting up at least 25 points each, a franchise-record 12 players have accomplished that feat this season. Bagley started for Zach Edey and had a big afternoon as a scorer and rebounder. He’s unlikely to provide much value off the bench in the postseason, but Sunday’s performance may improve Bagley’s prospects for the 2025-26 campaign.

Lamar Stevens tallied 31 points (14-of-25 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in 36 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks.

Memphis entered Sunday knowing it would be in the play-in tournament. So, the team rested most of its rotation players, freeing up opportunities for guys like Stevens. He took advantage of his chance, recording his first 30-point game. Stevens’s inability to stick in the NBA makes him a non-factor in fantasy basketball, but days like Sunday will keep him on teams’ radars. The Grizzlies will visit Golden State on Tuesday, with the winner receiving the seventh seed and the loser having to play the Sacramento/Dallas winner for the eighth seed.

Jaden Hardy played 34 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, accumulating 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Hardy’s stat line was unsurprising to those familiar with his game. While the absences meant more opportunities for the third-year guard, his inefficiency limits Hardy’s fantasy ceiling. The Mavericks will play Sacramento in the play-in tournament on Wednesday, and Hardy is unlikely to be an impactful rotation member.

Daniel Gafford shot 8-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from the foul line in Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, scoring 20 points with seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 19 minutes.

Dallas rested most of its key rotation players, with Gafford being one of the exceptions. He only played 19 minutes on Sunday, but the stat line was undoubtedly helpful to fantasy managers in active leagues. Dallas will be the tenth seed in the West, meaning they’ll visit Sacramento on Wednesday. The winner will get to play for the eighth seed, while the loser will head home for the summer.

Brandon Williams (oblique) will not return to Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Williams started Sunday’s regular-season finale but strained his left oblique muscle during the first half. He has since been ruled out, finishing with four rebounds and one blocked shot in seven minutes. Jaden Hardy will likely absorb most of the minutes that would have gone to Williams, as Spencer Dinwiddie will be in the rotation for Wednesday’s play-in game against Sacramento.

Brandon Williams (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Williams got the starting nod in Game 82, but there is a chance that he isn’t able to complete the game. Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy should take on extra minutes until Williams returns to the game, though he may not.

Cam Spencer, Vince Williams Jr., Lamar Stevens, GG Jackson and Marvin Bagley III will start Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.

The Grizzlies have rested their entire starting five and a few key reserves for Sunday’s game, as they’re locked into Tuesday’s 7 vs. 8 matchup in the play-in tournament. Of the five starters, Williams and Jackson offer the highest ceilings for active fantasy leagues, but Stevens, Bagley and Spencer are worth a look in deeper formats.

Santi Aldama (ankle) and Luke Kennard (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.

Aldama and Kennard will sit on Sunday like a slew of other key Grizzlies players. Cam Spencer, Lamar Stevens, and GG Jackson will get an opportunity to shine on Sunday against Dallas.

Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) is out for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.

Memphis is sitting its top rotation players for Sunday’s game, as they will be the seventh or eighth seed in the West, depending on the results. With Pippen and Ja Morant out, Cam Spencer should play heavy minutes, with Yuki Kawamura likely moving into the rotation. Spencer is the player worth targeting in active deep leagues.

Ja Morant (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (groin) have been ruled out against the Mavericks on Sunday.

As expected, both star guards will miss the regular season finale. While the Grizzlies still have a chance to move up to seventh in the West, they will be in the Play-In Tournament regardless, so they will prioritize having their stars rested for the postseason. Cam Spencer and Yuki Kawamura should be in line for significant workloads.

Jaren Jackson Jr. (back) and Zach Edey (ankle) are out against the Mavericks on Sunday.

The Grizzlies are resting most of their key players, including Jackson and Edey. Depending on Sunday’s results, Memphis will be either the seventh or eighth seed in the West. Jay Huff and GG Jackson will log significant minutes on Sunday due to the many absences, and both are worth slotting into lineups in active deep leagues.

Caleb Martin (hip) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Both Dallas and Memphis are resting most of their stars for this game with both teams needing some help to move up in the standings. Martin hasn’t been able to contribute much value recently, but he should see a large workload in the regular season finale.

Dereck Lively II (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Initially doubtful for Sunday’s regular-season finale, Lively is officially out. Daniel Gafford is available and will likely start, but fantasy managers in active leagues should not expect to see him playing heavy minutes. A Dallas win combined with a Sacramento loss to Phoenix would give the Mavericks home-court advantage in Wednesday’s play-in tournament matchup.

Caleb Martin (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Martin has not missed a game since March 25. While his production has not been elite, more opportunities should be available in Sunday’s regular season finale. That said, fantasy managers in active leagues would be better served to target Naji Marshall or Max Christie if either is on the waiver wire.

Klay Thompson (foot) is out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, and Dereck Lively II (ankle) is doubtful.

Thompson won’t play in Sunday’s regular season finale, and Lively appears unlikely to be available. Dallas is locked into the ninth-seed in the West, so most of the key players will not play. Naji Marshall, Max Christie and Brandon Williams will figure prominently on the perimeter, while Daniel Gafford should start if Lively does not play.

Anthony Davis (groin) and PJ Washington (ankle) are out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

The Mavericks are locked into the ninth-seed in the West, regardless of what happens on Sunday. Davis and Washington will get the day off ahead of next week’s matchup with the Kings, and they’ll need to win two games to reach the postseason. Daniel Gafford is not on the initial injury report, but fantasy managers should not expect to see him play too many minutes.

Anthony Davis recorded a triple-double on Friday with 23 points (10-of-18 FGs), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, seven blocks and one three-pointer in a 124-102 win over the Raptors.

AD may have struggled in his first game against his former team when the Mavericks hosted the Lakers on Wednesday, but that didn’t carry over into Friday’s performance whatsoever. He entered halftime on quadruple-double watch after contributing 12 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six blocks in the first half. Unfortunately, he only added one more block in the second half, and he only played 30 minutes, though that can be attributed to the lopsided score. Davis should be in for another big night in the season finale in Memphis on Sunday before they take on the Kings in the Play-In Tournament next week.

Max Christie provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers against the Raptors.

Christie’s tenure with the Mavericks got off to a strong start, and while he wasn’t able to maintain that for most of March, he has been playing well entering the postseason. He has scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances, and this was Christie’s highest-scoring performance since March 19, when he also scored 17 points. Christie should be a solid reserve in the postseason, but it’s difficult to see him providing standard league value when Dallas is fully healthy next season.

Dereck Lively II recorded a double-double on Friday with 10 points (5-of-7 FGs) and 11 rebounds against the Raptors.

This was Lively’s fourth appearance since he injured his ankle back in the middle of January. His 18 minutes in this game were the most he has played since prior to his injury, and while it wasn’t much more than he played in his previous three games, he was able to record his first double-double since January 9. He had a total of 12 points and eight rebounds in his last three games, and he was held without a rebounds against the Lakers on Wednesday. It’s good to see Lively playing well after such a lengthy absence.

Klay Thompson shot 5-of-10 from the field in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers, accounting for 14 points, one rebound and four three-pointers in 25 minutes.

Thompson shot 4-of-8 from three and did not provide much else of value to fantasy managers on Saturday. Over the past two weeks, the veteran sharpshooter is ranked outside the top 200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Thompson has primarily been a points and three-pointers player this season, and his field goal percentage of 41.3 percent is the lowest of his career. Thompson managers whose leagues are active during Week 23 will have three games to work with, starting with Wednesday’s matchup against the Lakers.

Dereck Lively II accumulated two points (1-of-3 FGs), three rebounds, two steals and one blocked shot in 15 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers.

Saturday’s game was Lively’s second since returning from a stress fracture in his ankle. As expected, there’s still some rust, and the Mavericks are taking a conservative approach to his workload. Lively only played 15 minutes, offering limited value during his time on the court. With Daniel Gafford (knee) sitting out, Kai Jones assumed the backup center responsibilities and had an excellent night. Shooting 9-of-9 from the field, he finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, one steal and three blocks. However, as good as this line was, fantasy managers whose leagues will be active next week don’t need to pick up Jones. Dallas plays on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, which should ensure that Lively and Gafford are available.

Anthony Davis finished Saturday’s loss to the Clippers with 27 points (8-of-19 FGs, 10-of-13 FTs), nine rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer in 27 minutes.

After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Clippers, Davis was back in the lineup for Saturday’s rematch. While the points and rebounds were solid, his efficiency left something to be desired. Not only did Davis shoot below 50 percent from the field, but he was also responsible for six turnovers. Over the past two weeks, he has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-100 according to Basketball Monster. For Davis managers whose leagues run through Week 23, the Mavericks play three games, all on the busiest days of the week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).