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DAL • Small Forward • #
6 days ago
Flagg won the closest Rookie of the Year vote since 2003 over the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel. The 19-year-old small forward led all rookies in points per game and was tied for first in total assists. Flagg lived up to his fourth-round preseason ADP and will surely go even earlier in drafts next season.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
20 days ago
Thompson played just over 10 minutes in Sunday’s season finale, and that was enough time for him to add another accomplishment to his career résumé. With his four three-pointers, the veteran sharpshooter finished with 202 on the season. Thompson has 11 seasons with at least 200 three-pointers; only Stephen Curry (13) has more. Klay is under contract for the 2026-27 season, but the days of him being a must-roster player in fantasy leagues are in the rear-view mirror.
DAL • Center • #
20 days ago
As a two-way player, Cissé’s opportunities this season were somewhat limited. However, he got another extended opportunity on Sunday and finished with season-highs in points and rebounds. Add in the defensive stats, and this was an excellent stat line for fantasy managers whose leagues were active on Sunday. Cissé’s fantasy outlook for 2026-27 depends on whether he can secure a standard contract.
DAL • • #
20 days ago
The Mavericks’ rookies put on a show in Sunday’s season finale, and that doesn’t include Cooper Flagg, who left during the first half with a sprained ankle. Poulakidis put on a shooting exhibition, making eight of his 16 three-point attempts. And the rookie guard was at his best in the third quarter, scoring 22 points. Poulakidis is on a two-way contract, so he’ll have some work to do to lock down a consistent role. But the Mavericks should be encouraged by his finish to the season.
DAL • Point Guard • #
20 days ago
While Nembhard failed to grab that elusive tenth rebound, he did make some franchise history in Sunday’s season finale. His 23 assists were a single-game franchise rookie record and two shy of the league record. Add in an efficient night shooting the basketball, and this was an excellent finish to the season for Nembhard. While he played well enough to earn a standard contract, the expected return of Kyrie Irving limits Nembhard’s fantasy value in 2026-27, in both redraft and dynasty leagues.
DAL • Small Forward • #
20 days ago
Flagg sprained his left ankle early in the second quarter of Sunday’s regular-season finale. With nothing to play for, the rookie’s debut campaign has come to a disappointing end. Thanks to a late-season flourish, Flagg is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year honors, with college teammate Kon Knueppel also in the mix. Flagg lived up to his fourth-round ADP, and he’s likely to go earlier in drafts next fall.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #16
21 days ago
Martin and Williams will remain out for the Mavericks’ final game of the season. Due to injuries and the inability to carve out a consistent role when healthy, neither player did enough to land on fantasy managers’ radars for the 2026-27 season.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
21 days ago
Both bigs were initially doubtful for this game, and they have now officially been ruled out. Moussa Cissé and Dwight Powell should fill the minutes at center for the season finale. Gafford’s fantasy value in 2026-27 probably depends a lot on how healthy Dereck Lively is, but he has a chance to produce if given a path to major playing time.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
21 days ago
Counting Sunday, Washington missed four straight and seven of the Mavericks’ final eight games of the season. The veteran forward appeared in 56 games, averaging 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers. Washington has averaged at least one steal and one blocked shot in each of his two full seasons with the Mavericks. Somehow under contract through 2029-30, Washington will remain a key cog in Dallas’ rotation but has essentially settled in as a fringe fantasy starter.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Small Forward • #13
21 days ago
Marshall’s 2025-26 season has come to a disappointing end, as he missed the Mavericks’ final three games. The forward made 74 appearances this season, averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game, which were all career-highs. He’s under contract for 2026-27 at $9.4 million and should remain a nice reserve for the Mavericks with occasional fantasy value when injuries hit.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
22 days ago
Washington and Marshall are poised to finish the 2025-26 season on the bench, as both players are doubtful for Sunday’s finale. The former has missed the Mavericks’ last three games, and the latter the last two. John Poulakidis and Tyler Smith have played rotation minutes in recent games, with the former logging 30 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
22 days ago
Martin and Williams are on track to remain sidelined for the Mavericks’ regular-season finale. While the latter has missed the last three games, the former has not played since March 15. Ryan Nembhard started and logged 31 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, while AJ Johnson played 20 off the bench. Expect a similar approach on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
22 days ago
Sunday’s game won’t impact anything beyond draft lottery odds, so the Mavericks are likely to put out a rotation that lacks most of the team’s proven players. With Gafford and Bagley considered doubtful for the regular season finale, Moussa Cissé should play plenty with veteran Dwight Powell also available to log rotation minutes at the five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #7
22 days ago
With Daniel Gafford (rest) out and Marvin Bagley (shoulder) exiting early, Powell ended up playing 24 minutes off the bench and contributing a well-rounded stat line. Moussa Cisse ended up playing 19 minutes and contributed seven points, eight rebounds, two steals and three blocks. The pair were able to provide strong minutes down low, and if Gafford and Bagley remain out for the season finale on Sunday, Powell and Cisse should fill the center minutes once again.
DAL • Small Forward • #
22 days ago
Flagg struggled in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix, but he was able to get back on track in this game. Though they were on the wrong side of the scoreboard once again, Flagg was able to have another monster scoring performance to help strengthen his Rookie of the Year campaign. Flagg has been a fantasy star in his first season in the league, and he’ll continue to be one of the best players in fantasy basketball for the next 15 years. Whether or not he wins Rookie of the Year isn’t going to change that. He should be considered one of the most valuable players in dynasty leagues.
DAL • Power Forward • #
22 days ago
Bagley was dealing with a shoulder injury coming into the game and seemed to re-aggravate it in the first half of Friday’s game against the Spurs. He was quickly ruled out. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse should handle the center minutes for the rest of the game.
DAL • Power Forward • #
23 days ago
Bagley has been managing a shoulder injury recently, but he tried to play through it for this game. However, there is a chance his night is over after just eight minutes. If that’s the case, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse will fill the center minutes for the rest of this game.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
23 days ago
Thompson wasn’t initially on the injury report, but he will now be unavailable off the bench for a second straight game. AJ Johnson took on extra minutes off the bench on Wednesday and should again in this one, though he didn’t provide much value in a larger role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
23 days ago
Flagg is dealing with a sprained left wrist. The 19-year-old forward was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. Flagg has two more games to make his case for what should be a very close Rookie of the Year vote with the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel.
DAL • Power Forward • #
23 days ago
Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington are both doubtful, so if Bagley III and Powell end up sitting, Moussa Cisse could be in line for a big role in Dallas’ shorthanded frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
24 days ago
Thompson will return to action on Friday after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Suns. His return may result in fewer minutes for AJ Johnson, who played 17 minutes on Wednesday but struggled.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #
24 days ago
Williams missed both games of Dallas’ back-to-back, most recently sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Suns. AJ Johnson played 17 minutes off the bench in Phoenix but shot 1-of-11 from the field. There isn’t much to gain from streaming him in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
24 days ago
Washington has missed the Mavericks’ last two games, and he’s on track to miss a third on Friday. While Khris Middleton started Wednesday’s loss to the Suns, he only played 18 minutes. Don’t expect much production from the veteran forward on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
24 days ago
Martin has not appeared in a game since March 15, and that’s unlikely to change on Friday. Tyler Smith has played rotation minutes recently, but he has not been productive enough to merit rostering in any active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #13
24 days ago
Marshall is on track to miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a hip contusion. While Ryan Nembhard moved into the starting lineup, John Poulakidis scored a career-high 23 points off the bench. For managers in active fantasy leagues needing scoring, Poulakidis will be worth a look.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
24 days ago
Gafford has missed the Mavericks’ last two games, and he’s likely to miss a third on Friday. The good news is that the reason is rest, not the right shoulder injury he suffered during Sunday’s win over the Lakers. Marvin Bagley III should remain in the starting lineup, making him an appealing option for those in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
24 days ago
Flagg suffered a sprained left wrist recently, but the probable tag suggests that he will play on Friday. And with the Rookie of the Year race between himself and Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel believed to be extremely close, Flagg will likely do all that he can to play in the Mavericks’ final two games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • • #
24 days ago
Poulakidas had the best game of his young NBA career on Wednesday. In just his 11th appearance, the rookie led all players in made three-pointers on the night, which helped him reach the 20-point mark as a scorer for the first time in his career. Poulakidas’s role could be reduced if the Mavericks’ injured wings return before the season ends. If not, he will likely get more opportunities to close the regular season strong.
DAL • Power Forward • #
24 days ago
Bagley made the start on Wednesday, replacing veteran center Dwight Powell in the opening unit. As a result, Bagley was one of the only two Mavericks players to score 20 or more points, doing so on very efficient shooting and a few three-pointers. The former second-overall pick has played well this season for the Mavericks and has now tallied 20 or more points in three of the last four games. He’s found a nice rhythm to end the season.
DAL • Small Forward • #
24 days ago
Flagg logged one of his worst scoring games of the season on Wednesday. He shot the ball poorly and failed to make a three-pointer, while only getting three points from the charity stripe. Yet the rookie forward didn’t let his scoring struggles stop him from contributing in other areas. He was the only Mavericks player to collect double-digit rebounds, and his six assists were among the best on the team. Flagg will have a chance to close his rookie season on a higher note, as Dallas will play against San Antonio on Friday and Chicago on Sunday.