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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams (knee) questionable Sunday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: After logging 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Lakers, Williams is dealing with a sore right knee. His absence would likely lead to more playing time for Ryan Nembhard, who played only four minutes against the Lakers. D'Angelo Russell may also see some action after picking up a DNP-CD. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (knee) questionable Sunday vs. MIL
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:01 AM
NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Thompson only played 14 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Lakers, the least he's played in a game since New Year's Day. The doubtful tag suggests the veteran guard won't be available on Sunday, potentially leading to rookie Miles Kelly playing rotation minutes. There's no need to stream him in redraft leagues. |
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Max Christie Max Christie (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. MIL
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 6:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Max Christie (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Christie exited Saturday's loss to the Lakers early in the third quarter after spraining his left ankle, but he was not in the locker room long before returning. If he's unable to play, the Mavericks would likely give Jaden Hardy rotation minutes after he picked up a DNP-CD on Saturday. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams drops 20 points in 23 minutes
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:15 PM
Brandon Williams finished Saturday's loss to the Lakers with 20 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Williams doesn't offer much in the way of defensive production, which limits his fantasy ceiling just as much as coming off the bench does. However, being on a standard deal gives him a clear edge over Ryan Nembhard, who only played four minutes Saturday night and is still on a two-way contract. Fully trusting Williams in fantasy leagues right now is challenging, but that may change after the All-Star break. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall records 21/11/2/1 line vs. LAL
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:14 PM
Naji Marshall tallied 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Marshall has been a fantasy stud recently. Providing third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, the Mavericks' wing recorded his first double-double of the season in Saturday's defeat. With Dallas visiting Milwaukee on Sunday in its final game of Week 14, don't hesitate to pick up Marshall if he's sitting on the waiver wire. |
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Max Christie Max Christie hits four triples, scores 24 points
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:13 PM
Max Christie amassed 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Christie left Saturday's game during the third quarter but was able to return after a short period in the locker room. The Mavericks' guard finished with his fourth consecutive 20-point game, and he should be rostered in a higher percentage of Yahoo! leagues. A sixth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Christie is rostered in 26 percent of Yahoo! leagues. With the Mavericks facing the Bucks on Sunday, now's a good time to pick him up. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) expected to play Saturday
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 9:52 AM
Mike Curtis
Mavericks beat reporter Mike Curtis reports that Daniel Gafford (ankle) is expected to play Saturday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Gafford is set to return following a four-game absence. According to head coach Jason Kidd on Friday, âGaff did shootaround. He did everything. He'll be ready to go tomorrow.â Gafford's return should send Dwight Powell back to the bench and eliminate the streaming appeal of he and Moussa Cissé. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington records five âstocks' vs. Warriors
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:29 PM
P.J. Washington posted 10 points (4-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, three blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Active after missing the previous three games, Washington was used in a reserve role on Thursday. The forward played 22 minutes, eight shy of the limit set by the team. Washington didn't have a prolific scoring night, but he filled up the stat sheet, which was excellent for those who have him rostered in category leagues. Caleb Martin remained in the starting lineup but only played 19 minutes, going scoreless with two rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots. Those who streamed Martin when Washington was unavailable can move on. |
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Max Christie Max Christie sinks five triples, scores 21 points
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:28 PM
Max Christie produced 21 points (7-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Christie has scored at least 20 points in three consecutive games. And he's flipped a switch since the holidays, with five of his six 20-point games occurring after Christmas. With Anthony Davis (hand) out for the foreseeable future, there will continue to be room for Christie to have a greater impact offensively. A top-100 player over the past two weeks, he's rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number is too low. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall posts 30 points, nine assists
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:27 PM
Naji Mashall accumulated 30 points (10-of-12 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: A double-digit scorer in each of his last ten games, Marshall has scored 22 or more in four of his previous six. Thursday's performance was one of the best of the Mavericks' forward's career, as he matched his season-high point total and finished one assist shy of a double-double. Over the past two weeks, Marshall has provided third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Marshall should be added in more 12-team leagues. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 11:55 AM
Dallas Mavericks
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Gafford will miss a fourth consecutive game, leaving the Mavericks to once again rely on Dwight Powell and Moussa Cissé at the center position. While the former has been the starter, the latter offers a higher fantasy upside. At a minimum, Cissé is worth rostering in deep dynasty leagues. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (personal) available Thursday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (personal) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Washington is back with the team after missing the last two games for personal reasons. His return likely means that Caleb Martin will head to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) not on injury report
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: A late scratch for Dallas' January 17 game against the Jazz, Russell also sat out Monday's win over the Knicks. His availability may affect Ryan Nembhard, who is still on a two-way contract. If the Mavericks make the undrafted rookie inactive, there will be rotation minutes for Russell. That said, there's no need to roster him. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 11:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Gafford has missed the Mavericks' last three games with a sprained ankle. While Dwight Powell started Monday's win over the Knicks, reserve Moussa Cissé was more productive. That will likely be the rotation on Thursday if Gafford remains out, but Cissé is also questionable due to an illness. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall tallies 19 points, eight rebounds
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 1:49 PM
Naji Marshall accounted for 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Two significant issues became apparent for the Knicks early in Monday's game: they couldn't run Max Christie off the line, and they couldn't keep Marshall out of the paint. Naji shot 6-of-12 from inside the arc, with a 1-of-6 mark from three negatively affecting his overall field-goal percentage. Providing sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Marshall is worth rostering, especially with P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis sidelined. |
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Max Christie Max Christie hits career-high eight triples Monday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 1:48 PM
Max Christie finished Monday's win over the Knicks with 26 points (9-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and eight three-pointers.
Analysis: Christie put on a three-point shooting clinic in the first half of Monday's game, making six of his seven attempts. The Mavericks guard would end the game with a career-best eight three-pointers and a season-high point total. In fact, Christie has scored at least 20 in consecutive games for the first time this season. With Anthony Davis out, there's a need for scoring, and that makes Christie worth a look in deeper fantasy formats. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) out Monday vs. Knicks
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is out for Monday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Russell has fallen behind Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams on the Mavericks' depth chart, so his availability isn't impactful in the world of fantasy hoops. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) out Monday vs. NYK
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is out for Monday's matchup with New York.
Analysis: Gafford will be out for a third straight game, which means more minutes for Dwight Powell, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Moussa Cisse. None of that trio is particularly appealing for fantasy basketball purposes. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (personal) out Sunday vs. Knicks
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (personal) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Washington sat out Thursday with an ankle injury, and he'll miss both legs of Dallas' Saturday-Sunday back-to-back set due to personal reasons. Expect Caleb Martin to remain in the starting lineup. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall records 16/5/6/1 line vs. Utah
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 1:25 PM
Naji Marshall recorded 16 points (7-of-9 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: The lone negative for Marshall on Saturday was the premature trip he took to the locker room during the fourth quarter. The team said nothing regarding an injury, but that's something to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks. With Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington missing time due to injury, Marshall has added value as a starter. |
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