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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (ankle) to remain out Saturday vs. LAC
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report.
Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Hardy's continued absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, even with Luka Doncic also sidelined. Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes are available, meaning Hardy would not have many minutes to play. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (shoulder) absent from injury report
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:44 AM
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Clippers, Irving fully participated in Friday's practice. His availability for Saturday's rematch means Spencer Dinwiddie will likely head to the bench, losing some of his streaming value. However, with Luka Doncic out, he's worth holding onto in deep leagues. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Doncic (heel) ruled out Saturday vs. Clippers
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: With Kyrie Irving also sidelined, the Mavericks started Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes in the backcourt for Thursday's loss to the Clippers. Irving will be available for Saturday's rematch, which should leave Grimes in the starting lineup as Doncic's replacement. Dinwiddie will also figure more prominently in the rotation and is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (shoulder) practices Friday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 9:47 AM
Grant Afseth on Twitter
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) participated in Friday's practice.
Analysis: Irving sat out Thursday's matchup with Los Angeles, but the practice participation is encouraging for his outlook in Saturday's rematch. If Irving is sidelined for a second straight game, expect Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes to see increased playing time. |
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Spencer Dinwiddie Spencer Dinwiddie scores 19 points vs. Clippers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:32 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie finished Thursday's Maverick-Clippers clash with 19 points (6-of-16 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and a block.
Analysis: Dinwiddie was productive in his spot start but was far from efficient from the field. The Mavericks guard has been getting more opportunities to contribute off the bench as of late, but his streakiness makes it hard to count on his fantasy value on a week-to-week basis. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson leads Mavericks with 22 points
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:26 PM
Klay Thompson paced Dallas with 22 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) alongside three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a pair of three-pointers against the Clippers.
Analysis: Thompson attempted to lift Dallas without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving but fell short despite his strong scoring performance. His scoring average is the lowest it's been since his rookie season and his efficiency has been down as well since relocating from Golden State. |
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Spencer Dinwiddie DAL starting Dinwiddie, Grimes, Klay, PJ, Lively
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 2:06 PM
Justin Russo
Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively II will start Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Mavericks are without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Dinwiddie and Grimes will fill the resulting voids, making both viable streaming options. Thompson and Washington are also in line to see their fantasy values boosted, as there will be more shots to go around with Luka and Kyrie sidelined. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out Thursday vs. Clippers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:52 PM
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) has been ruled out for Thursday's Mavericks-Clippers game.
Analysis: Irving will miss his first game since Dec. 1 in this Western Conference matchup. Spencer Dindwiddie and Quentin Grimes have a shot at forming a temporary starting backcourt for Dallas with both the Mavericks' stars out. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Doncic (heel) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: After not practicing on Wednesday, Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday's game. Multiple players stand to benefit regarding fantasy value, including PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, and Spencer Dinwiddie. While Washington is already rostered in most leagues, Marshall and Dinwiddie will have added value in deeper formats. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Doncic sits, Kyrie Irving practices Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 8:51 AM
Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) sat out of practice on Wednesday while Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) played.
Analysis: Both the Mavericks' leading scorers missed practice on Tuesday but only Irving returned ahead of Wednesday's Mavericks-Clippers game. There's been no indication that either star is on track to miss their next game. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall, Maxi Kleber back at practice
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 8:04 AM
Grant Afeseth on Twitter
Naji Marshall (illness) and Maxi Kleber (illness, rib contusion) returned to practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Marshall has missed five of six, and Kleber has been sidelined for three straight games. Both players missed Sunday's win over Golden State, but the return to practice and an extended break gives both players a chance to take the court for Thursday's matchup with the Clippers. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving miss Tuesday's practice
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 7:59 AM
Grant Afseth on Twitter
Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) and Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) sat out Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Luka posted a 45-point triple-double in Sunday's win over the Warriors that saw a monstrous 276 combined points and 48 combined three-pointers from the two Western Conference contenders. Irving had a strong performance too, and both players could simply be getting a maintenance day ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Clippers. Make sure to keep an eye on the star duo's status leading up to that contest. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson has 29 points, 7 threes in win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 5:15 PM
Klay Thompson had 29 points (9-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and seven 3-pointers against the Warriors on Sunday.
Analysis: Thompson had a complete game in his return to Golden State Sunday. He filled up the stat sheet as he faced his former team. Overall on the season, the 34-year-old shooting guard isn't providing much outside of points and threes. He had 29 points and seven 3-pointers Sunday as he shot the lights out. When Thompson is shooting like this and contributing in other categories, he can be pretty valuable in fantasy, though he hasn't done that consistently this year. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Doncic goes off with 45-point triple-double
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 5:10 PM
Luka Doncic had 45 points (16-of-23 FGs), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, two blocks and six 3-pointers in the Mavericks' 143-133 victory over the Warriors on Sunday.
Analysis: Doncic was incredible on Sunday. He came out on fire with 28 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the first half and ultimately finished with a 45-point triple-double. Doncic's three steals and two blocks were just the cherry on top of an already stellar performance. The 25-year-old point guard is a top-10 fantasy player on a per-game basis this season. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (illness) diagnosed with broken rib
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 1:04 PM
Grant Afseth
The Mavericks announced on Saturday that Maxi Kleber has been diagnosed with a broken rib.
Analysis: Already ruled out of Sunday's game against the Warriors due to an illness, Kleber has a second injury to deal with. He recently suffered a fractured rib, and it's unknown how much time the veteran will miss. Naji Marshall (illness) is also out, which may push Olivier Maxence-Prosper into the rotation. He is not someone who needs to be streamed in fantasy leagues. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams (thumb) to remain sidelined Sun.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 12:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams (right thumb sprain) will not play in Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Wiliams' continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Mavericks' rotation most nights. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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P.J. Washington PJ Washington (illness) expected back Sunday
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:20 AM
Eddie Sefko
PJ Washington (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Warriors.
Analysis: Washington missed their last game with an illness, but he wasn't mentioned when Jason Kidd shared the players that will be sidelined against Golden State. Barring a late change, his return will push Quentin Grimes back to the bench. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall (illness) to remain sidelined Sunday
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:14 AM
Eddie Sefko
Naji Marshall (illness) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
Analysis: Marshall played in their last game but will be back out of the lineup after missing practice on Friday. PJ Washington will be back, so with Marshall out, Olivier Maxence-Prosper should have a small role off the bench. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (illness) still out vs. Warriors
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:11 AM
Eddie Sefko
Maxi Kleber (illness) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
Analysis: Kleber will miss a third straight game, which means that Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford will fully split the minutes at center. Wtih Naji Marshall also out, Oliver Maxence-Prosper should be part of the rotation, but he won't see enough minutes to be worth streaming. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (ankle) out again vs. Golden State
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 7:10 AM
Eddie Sefko
Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Warriors.
Analysis: Hardy will miss another game, but with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson all healthy, there won't be enough minutes for Hardy to make a fantasy impact. |
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