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DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams is officially available after the Mavericks listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll handle the starting point guard duties, with D’Angelo Russell serving as the primary backup. Ryan Nembhard (knee) is also available, but the rookie is unlikely to get the run needed to merit being rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Nembhard is available after a five-game absence with a sprained left knee. D’Angelo Russell (illness) is also available, so the rookie guard is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact fantasy basketball. However, Nembhard could crack the rotation if Brandon Williams (back) can’t go. Dallas’ starting point guard is a game-time decision.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Monday’s absence will mark the 14th straight missed game for Davis, as he continues to work his way back from a calf injury. The Mavericks have posted a 3-10 record since the injury and continue to have poor health luck to begin the season. Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington are two forwards who could continue to see increased opportunities with Davis out of the lineup. According to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, there’s hope that Davis will be able to practice on Wednesday.
Source: Marc Stein
MIN • Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
After missing Minnesota’s last nine games with a left fifth metatarsal bone bruise, Shannon has been cleared to resume full-contact activities, including 5-on-5. There’s obviously no guarantee that he plays on Monday, but potentially having the second-year wing is good news for a team needing additional wing depth.
Source: Christopher Hine
DAL • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Nembhard has missed Dallas’s last five games with a sprained left knee. His absence has not affected fantasy basketball, as rotation minutes have not been guaranteed for the rookie guard. Nembhard has appeared in five games this season with a high of 16 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Williams is dealing with lower back tightness, which is why he appears on the injury report. D’Angelo Russell (illness) is available, so he can absorb some of the minutes that would usually go to Williams if he cannot play. In this scenario, D’Lo would be worth picking up in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
Russell sat out Saturday’s loss to the Grizzlies, with his playing time divvied up among multiple reserves due to Jaden Hardy struggling in his 12 minutes on the floor. Hardy will likely fall out of the rotation entirely on Monday, unless starting guard Brandon Williams can’t play. He’s questionable due to lower back tightness.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
4 months ago
Davis is expected to be re-evaluated early this upcoming week, so a return could occur soon. However, that isn’t guaranteed. The doubtful tag for Monday suggests he won’t be available to play against the Heat. With Davis out, P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall are worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues and some standard leagues as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
Washington appeared to tweak something in his lower back on a shot attempt with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, immediately heading back to the locker room after exiting. The good news is that he was back on the bench for the finish. With Anthony Davis (calf) essentially out indefinitely, Washington has added value, even if his game isn’t exactly “fantasy-friendly.” Hopefully, his name won’t show up on the injury report for Monday’s game against the Heat.
Source: Noah Weber
DAL • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
With D’Angelo Russell (illness) ruled out, Williams surpassed the 30-minute mark for the first time in five games. He had a good night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and recording everything but a blocked shot in the 102-96 defeat. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Williams is ranked just outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats. He doesn’t have the highest ceiling, but Williams is worth a roll of the dice as long as he continues to start. Dallas plays three games in Week 6, beginning with the Heat on Monday.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
4 months ago
Things got a bit heated during and after Saturday’s game, but that may have done Thompson some good. He recorded his first 20-point game of the season against the Grizzlies and hit a season-high six three-pointers. Thompson didn’t provide value in any other categories, a reminder that he doesn’t offer much in fantasy basketball beyond being a specialist at this stage in his career. The ceiling is slightly higher due to Dallas’ many injuries, but Klay should not be rostered in most leagues.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
Russell has been downgraded from questionable to out, leaving the Mavericks light on options at point guard. Brandon Williams’ status as the starter is unchanged, but there will be more minutes available to Jaden Hardy. Hardy is not worth the streaming risk, even with the increased playing time.
Source: Kevin Gray Jr.
DAL • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Less than a week after Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said he hoped the rookie would only be out for two to three weeks, Nembhard is doubtful for Saturday night. If he’s somehow cleared to play, the point guard is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Nembhard on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
Russell missed Friday’s win over the Pelicans with an illness. Jaden Hardy had 11 points in 14 minutes off the bench and could get even more of an opportunity against the Grizzlies on Saturday if Russell were to be out again. Hardy still isn’t worth the risk to stream just yet.
DAL • Center • #2
4 months ago
Lively had four points in 18 minutes in the Mavericks’ win over the Pelicans on Friday night. The 21-year-old center is going to miss the second game of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies on Saturday for injury management reasons. Daniel Gafford will start at center with Lively out.
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
This wound up being a thrilling showdown between the next generation of up-and-coming stars for a pair of cellar-dwelling Western Conference squads with Flagg serving as the Mavericks’ primary offensive catalyst throughout the night. The 18-year-old prodigy showed zero signs of rust following a one-game absence due to illness earlier this week, knocking down 12 of 15 shots from inside three-point range, while routinely getting into the paint to take advantage of his size, athleticism and shot-creating ability. He was especially clutch in the late stages of this one, scoring 21 of his points in the second-half. He’s in the midst of an extremely strong stretch, averaging just under 22 points per-game over his last three contests, delivering fourth-round value for fantasy purposes during that span.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
4 months ago
With less than one week until Thanksgiving, Washington set the table early with a stat sheet-stuffing performance for fantasy managers as he drained five three-pointers and gobbled up nine rebounds, falling just shy of his third double-double of the season. The 27-year-old sharpshooter did most of his damage in the early stages of this one as he notched 14 points in the first half, but he managed to come up with a clutch rebound in the final seconds to deny the Pelicans any opportunity to hoist a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
Christie knocked down five of nine shots, including three from downtown, as part of a 17-point second-half eruption to power Dallas to a comeback win. He drained a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to give the Mavericks a three-point advantage which they didn’t relinquish. The 22-year-old guard is averaging a career-high 5.8 three-point attempts through 17 games, shooting an absurdly high 46.9 percent so far. There’s some regression looming, but he’s going to have plenty of opportunities for the injury-depleted Mavericks in the coming months.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
After his streak of consecutive games played ended at 157 on Wednesday, McDaniels returned to the Timberwolves’ lineup on Friday. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the Timberwolves forward did provide good value in the rebound and steals categories. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, McDaniels is ranked comfortably within the top-50 in nine-cat formats. And he’ll get a few days off until the Timberwolves play their next game on Monday against the Kings.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
4 months ago
After shooting 4-of-16 from the field in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, Randle has scored 52 points on 17-of-32 shooting in his last two games. Unfortunately for him, Friday’s performance did not include a victory, as Randle’s three-point attempt as time expired fell short. The Suns finished the game on a 9-0 run, ending the Timberwolves’ Week 5 stunningly. However, Minnesota begins Week 6 with a game against the struggling Kings on Monday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
While the Suns deserve credit for not giving up, Minnesota blew an eight-point lead in the final 50 seconds of Friday’s game. Edwards had a chance to extend the Timberwolves’ lead to three with two free throws, but his misses earned the fans free Chick-fil-A and left the door open for Collin Gillespie to hit the game-winner with just under seven seconds remaining. The good news for fantasy managers is that Edwards recorded a robust stat line, but the result is going to sting for the Timberwolves.
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Russell will not be available. Brandon Williams’ status as the starting point guard does not change, but D’Lo being out should result in more minutes for fellow reserve Jaden Hardy. Hardy is not worth the streaming risk in this role.
Source: Eddie Sefko
DAL • Center • #2
4 months ago
Lively had four points and 10 rebounds in 18 minutes in Wednesday’s game against the Knicks. The 21-year-old center has been active for three of the last four Mavericks games following his return from a right knee injury. Lively and Daniel Gafford handle the center duties against the Pelicans on Friday.
Source: Noah Weber
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
Ingles is available after initially being questionable for Friday’s game. However, with Jaden McDaniels also available, the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball aren’t likely to be available.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
McDaniels is back in the Timberwolves’ lineup after a one-game absence. His return means Mike Conley will head back to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit. There isn’t a need to roster Conley in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
This is a new illness for D’Lo, and his appearance on the injury report so late on a Friday means he should be considered a game-time call. Brandon Williams has started each of Dallas’ last six games and played well, but Russell’s absence could free up some additional playing time for Jaden Hardy off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
4 months ago
Ingles played limited minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, as the Timberwolves won by a comfortable margin. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, even with Jaden McDaniels (wrist) missing Wednesday’s victory.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
McDaniels did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, ending a streak of 157 consecutive games played. Mike Conley moved into the starting lineup, with Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo shifting down a spot. Conley will head back to the bench if McDaniels plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
4 months ago
Martin did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, which factored into fellow reserve Naji Marshall logging 34 minutes. Martin hasn’t done enough to be rostered in fantasy leagues, but he may siphon a few minutes away from the more impactful Marshall.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
Flagg is good to go after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks. His return means Klay Thompson will head back to the bench after hitting three three-pointers and scoring 13 points. Thompson is rostered in only 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and for good reason, as he has struggled thus far.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 months ago
Unfortunately, it seems that the 30-year-old will have to undergo a follow-up surgery on the same knee. It’s been a difficult career for Exum after being taken fifth overall in the 2014 NBA Draft. He appeared in 82 games in his rookie season, but then missed the following year with an injury and only appeared in more than 42 games once over the remaining five years before leaving the NBA to continue playing overseas. He came back to the league with the Mavericks last season and averaged 7.8 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Point Guard • #1
4 months ago
While Brandon Williams (9/2/4/1 with one three-pointer) continues to serve as the Mavericks’ starting point guard, there have been nights when Russell has been more useful to fantasy managers. Wednesday was one of those occasions, as the veteran guard was efficient as a scorer and distributor in the two-point defeat. Williams has been more valuable by a significant distance on the season as a whole, ranking five rounds higher than Russell, so Wednesday’s performance may not change too many minds in fantasy circles.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
4 months ago
For the first time this season, the Mavericks were without Cooper Flagg (illness). While Klay Thompson (13/2/2 with three three-pointers) was the choice to move into the starting lineup, it was Marshall who proved more valuable to fantasy managers. And that development was unsurprising to fantasy managers, as Naji has been far more useful than Thompson in category leagues. Rostered in 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Marshall has been a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats. He’ll be worth streaming if Flagg remains out for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
4 months ago
On a night when the Timberwolves didn’t have Jaden McDaniels for the first time in 158 games, Reid stepped up with one of his best performances of the season. He finished with his third 20-point game of the season, and the 28 points were a season-high for the forward. If McDaniels misses more time, Reid’s fantasy value should increase, even though Mike Conley (10/1/6/1 with one three-pointer) will be the replacement in the starting lineup.
MIN • Center • #27
4 months ago
Gobert entered Wednesday’s game having reached double figures in scoring in four of the past five games. He didn’t make it five out of six on Wednesday, but the veteran center did hit double digits in rebounds for the first time since November 10. Due to decreased production in points and rebounds, Gobert’s fantasy value has slipped this season. However, while ranked outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats for the season, he’s been a sixth-round player over the past two weeks.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
After shooting 4-of-9 from the field in the first quarter, Edwards’ production dropped off significantly. The good news for him and the Timberwolves was that the one-win Wizards were the opposition, so it didn’t matter much. However, Edwards is now 11-of-39 from the field over his last two games, well below his field-goal percentage for the season (43.2). He’s providing top-30 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, so the two-game slump has not had too big an impact on Ant-Man’s standing in fantasy basketball.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
4 months ago
On a night when sidekick Anthony Edwards had an underwhelming performance, Randle picked up the slack. He’s scored at least 30 points in five games this season, with Wednesday’s effort being his first since November 5. While Randle has only been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, his season-long value still places him within the top-20. At this rate, Randle may merit All-Star consideration given how well he’s played this season.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
4 months ago
Due to injuries, the Mavericks have made two changes to their starting lineup. Cooper Flagg (illness) will miss a game for the first time, with Thompson returning to the starting five. The other change is Lively, who is back after missing Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His return means Moussa Cisse will head to the bench, but he isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes since Daniel Gafford is also available.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #16
4 months ago
Martin was a late addition to the injury report and was ultimately ruled out with an illness against the Knicks on Wednesday. The 30-year-old small forward has averaged just 10 minutes per game this year so PJ Washington and Naji Marshall could see a slight bump in minutes.
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
4 months ago
Gafford is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves for right ankle injury management. While Dereck Lively II is also available, Gafford could remain in the starting lineup. Regardless of which center Jason Kidd decides to start, Moussa Cissé’s playing time will decrease after he started on Monday.
Source: Noah Weber
DAL • Center • #2
4 months ago
Lively came back from a nine-game absence due to a knee injury last Friday against the Clippers. The 21-year-old center sat out Monday’s game against the Timberwolves, but is back for the matchup with the Knicks on Wednesday. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) also available, the Mavericks are healthier in the frontcourt than they have been in some time.
DAL • Small Forward • #
4 months ago
Initially questionable, Flagg will miss a game for the first time in his NBA career. Given the other injury-related absences the Mavericks are dealing with, this is another significant loss for the team. Naji Marshall could move into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming wherever available.
Source: NBA on ESPN
MIN • Point Guard • #10
4 months ago
Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is not available for Wednesday’s game, ending a streak of 158 consecutive games played. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Conley, who has provided limited fantasy value this season. However, the return to the starting lineup raises his ceiling. Minnesota’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Alan Horton
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
McDaniels was initially listed as questionable for this game but will be sidelined for the first time since the 2023-24 season. Depending on how tall of a lineup head coach Chris Finch wants to roll out, Naz Reid or Mike Conley will likely slide into the starting unit, though both should see a bump in minutes.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves PR
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
McDaniels hasn’t missed a game yet this season and didn’t miss one last year. If that streak ends, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has multiple options to bump into the starting lineup. It could be a smaller starting lineup with Jaylen Clark or Mike Conley filling in. It could be a bigger lineup with Naz Reid joining. It’s unclear what he’ll do, since it has been so long since McDaniels missed a game.
Source: Dane Moore
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
4 months ago
Reid came out of the gate on fire, knocking down 8-of-11 from the floor to finish the first half with a game-high 19 points off the bench and notch his third double-double of the season. He finished with a season-high 22 points, needing just 22 minutes to accomplish the feat. The Timberwolves are back in action when they face the rebuilding Wizards on Wednesday night.
MIN • Center • #27
4 months ago
Gobert delivered a stat sheet-stuffing effort as Minnesota built up a 32-point advantage by the outset of the fourth quarter, which enabled him to sit out the final stanza for some extra rest. He did most of his damage in the third quarter where he poured in a team-high nine points, knocking down four of his five shot attempts during that span. He’s averaging 10.7 points and 9.6 rebounds through 14 games.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
Edwards was able to sit out the entire fourth quarter for some extra rest after Minnesota raced out to a 32-point lead by the end of three quarters. He picked an ideal spot to have an off-night from a shooting standpoint, going just 1-of-7 from three-point range, as his teammates provided more than enough offensive support.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
It was a rough shooting night for Edwards, but he was able to redeem his night with some late buckets, which allowed him to tie Julius Randle as the leading scorers for Minnesota. He also made an impact in a variety of other ways despite his shot night falling, which is why he was a first-round pick once again this season. Edwards’ shooting percentages are actually up this season after they took a hit last year due to an uptick in three-point volume. Subpar shooting nights like this won’t happen often; this was his worst field goal percentage in a game this year.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
4 months ago
Randle has been a scoring machine for Minnesota lately, which continued in this game. This was the third game in a row that he’s scored at least 25 points, which is a mark he has reached eight times this year. Last season, he only had 12 such games. Randle is having arguably the best season of his career. He’s averaging career-highs in points, assists and steals while shooting the best percentage of his career from the floor and the free throw line while also averaging the fewest turnovers per game since his last year as a Laker. It has been a fantastic start to the season, and while it feels unlikely that he can continue to play this well, he’ll be one of the best value picks in fantasy basketball if he does.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
4 months ago
Reid played a season-high 35 minutes, which led to him nearly matching his season-high of 21 points. If he didn’t foul out, he may have been able to. Reid has been one of the best sixth men in the NBA over the last few seasons and is more than capable of turning in big nights when his shot is falling. However, his minutes have been down this year, which has limited his impact.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
4 months ago
The Timberwolves have won four consecutive games and Randle is a big reason why. The 30-year-old power forward is averaging 24.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists in November. Randle continues to produce as the Robin to Anthony Edwards’ Batman in Minnesota.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
Edwards has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. The 24-year-old shooting guard led the Timberwolves to victory over the Kings for the second time in their last three games. Edwards missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury, but is back to playing at a high level. The Timberwolves take on the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
This will be a fifth straight absence for Shannon, which means there will be a few extra minutes for Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark, though that won’t make much of an impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: Blake Murphy
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
4 months ago
Randle had a rare triple-double against the Jazz last Friday. The 30-year-old power forward didn’t have a triple-double on Monday, but was able to record 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Even with Anthony Edwards back in the lineup, Randle is a productive fantasy asset.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
Edwards destroyed the Jazz for the second time in his last three games. The 24-year-old shooting guard had at least 35 points and led the Timberwolves to a win over the Jazz for the second time since last Friday. Edwards continues to play at a high level since returning from injury. The Timberwolves are off until Friday’s game against the Kings.
MIN • Center • #27
4 months ago
Finishing with his fourth double-double of the season, Gobert had one of his best performances of the season on Sunday. Not only did he shoot 90 percent from the field, but the Timberwolves center recorded a season-high five blocked shots. Thus far, Gobert’s fantasy value has been underwhelming, mainly because he’s averaging 9.9 rebounds per game. While that isn’t a “bad” number, he averaged at least 10.9 boards in seven straight and nine of his previous 10 seasons. Being more active on the glass will go a long way toward getting Gobert’s fantasy value back to where many expect it to be.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
4 months ago
McDaniels has scored either 21 or 22 points in three of his last four games, and he’s produced five games of at least 20 points this season. By comparison, he had 12 games of 20 points or more for the entire 2024-25 season. McDaniels is averaging a career-high 12.7 shot attempts per game and shooting 55.9 percent from the field, which is one reason why he’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats. The Timberwolves play three games during Week 4, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
After shooting 5-of-13 from the field in his first game back from a strained hamstring, Edwards has totaled 63 points on 19-of-37 shooting. Of course, some will point out that neither Utah nor Sacramento is on par with the Knicks team that Ant-Man faced in his first game back. However, how sharp he’s looked over the last two games should not be ignored. And the Week 4 schedule works in Edwards’ favor, provided he’s available for Monday’s game against Utah. Following that, the Timberwolves don’t play again until a Friday/Saturday back-to-back to end Week 4.