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Naji Marshall Mavs put Marshall and Williams in starting lineup
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Mavericks will start Brandon Williams, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford on Thursday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Marshall, coming off a 31-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, will start with Cooper Flagg (foot) out while Brandon Williams replaces Tyus Jones. The 28-year-old small forward should be in line for big minutes again Thursday in a good matchup against the Lakers. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin (ankle) out Thursday vs. Lakers
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 2:40 PM
Caleb Martin (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Martin was downgraded to doubtful with an ankle injury Thursday afternoon, so his absence against the Lakers isn't a surprise. Klay Thompson could see more minutes off the bench with Martin out, but he isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues at this point in his career. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall (foot) available Thursday vs. Lakers
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 2:39 PM
Naji Marshall (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Marshall was upgraded to probable Thursday afternoon, so his availability against the Lakers doesn't come as a surprise. With Cooper Flagg (foot) out, the 28-year-old small forward should be in line for all the minutes he can handle. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin (ankle) now doubtful Thursday
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 11:06 AM
Caleb Martin (ankle) was downgraded to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Martin tweaked his ankle in Tuesday's game against the Suns and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Lakers given he was downgraded to doubtful. Klay Thompson could see more minutes as part of the Mavericks bench depth, though he's not worth rostering in fantasy leagues. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall (foot) now probable Thursday
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 11:03 AM
Naji Marshall (foot) was upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Marshall was initially listed as questionable with a sprained left foot, but now he's been upgraded to probable ahead of Thursday's game against the Lakers. He should see a significant workload with Cooper Flagg (foot) already ruled out. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (rest) removed from injury report
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson (rest) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Thompson did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, with fellow vet Khris Middleton playing 22 minutes off the bench in his Mavericks' debut. With Cooper Flagg (foot) listed as doubtful, Thompson may wind up absorbing some of the minutes that would usually go to the rookie. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin (ankle) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Martin tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Suns. While he refused medical attention in the immediate aftermath, it's clear the ankle remains an issue, as he's on the injury report. Having Klay Thompson back will help with the numbers if Martin sits, but he isn't guaranteed to provide reliable streaming value. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall (foot) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Naji Marshall (foot)is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Marshall is dealing with a strained left foot, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday's game. With Cooper Flagg (foot) listed as doubtful, Marshall would likely be in for a heavy workload if he can play. Tyus Jones would have added value if both sit, even with his subpar showing in Tuesday's loss to the Suns. |
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Tyus Jones Tyus Jones limited to 15 minutes in spot start
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 5:57 PM
Tyus Jones amassed two points (1-of-4 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in Tuesday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Moved into the starting lineup for Tuesday's game, Jones appeared to be in a good spot to offer solid fantasy value. Unfortunately, things did not play out that way for the guard in his first start as a Maverick. Jones played 15 minutes, with Naji Marshall replacing him in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Between that and Brandon Williams (5/2/2/1) playing more minutes off the bench, this was not the most encouraging night for Jones or those who considered picking him up off the waiver wire. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall posts game-high 31 points vs. PHX
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 5:54 PM
Naji Marshall accounted for 31 points (12-of-17 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Marshall came off the bench on Tuesday, with Tyus Jones bumping him from the starting lineup. That didn't prevent Naji from having one of his most productive nights of the season, recording his second 30-point stat line in three games and fourth of the season. Marshall would replace the ineffective Jones in the Mavericks' lineup to begin the third quarter, and it's difficult to envision a scenario in which that doesn't hold for Thursday's game against the Lakers. |
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Tyus Jones DAL starts Jones, Christie, Flagg, P.J., Gafford
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 2:40 PM
Grant Afseth
Tyus Jones, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford will start Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has made two changes to his starting lineup. After coming off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, Jones and Washington move into the starting lineup. Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin will head to the bench, with the former still being a player worth holding onto in deep leagues. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (rest) downgraded to out vs. PHX
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 2:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson (rest) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Tuesday's game, Thompson will sit out Dallas' penultimate game before the All-Star break. Khris Middleton is available to make his Mavericks' debut, so he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Thompson. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (rest) questionable vs. Phoenix
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson (rest) is questionable to play against the Suns on Tuesday.
Analysis: Thompson could get the night off despite not dealing with an injury. He has played roughly 20 minutes per game off the bench over the Mavericks' last three games and should see a similar role if he's available. Khris Middleton is expected to make his debut for Dallas, so he would soak up Thompson's minutes. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (rest) removed from injury report
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (rest) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Absent from the injury report, Middleton is on track to make his Mavericks debut on Tuesday. With Dallas being best served to strengthen its draft lottery odds, the veteran forward may not log heavy minutes anytime soon. As was the case in Washington, Middleton does not qualify as a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues. |
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Max Christie Max Christie scores 17 points vs. San Antonio
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 2:39 PM
Max Christie produced 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Christie led three Mavericks starters in double figures, and he's scored at least ten points in five consecutive games. The issue for him recently, even with the double-digit points streak, has been that Christie has made just 38.4 percent of his shots from the field over the past two weeks. Given the limited assists and defensive stats, Christie has limited upside in category leagues. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley posts 16/12/2/1/3 in Dallas debut
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Marvin Bagley accounted for 16 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: For the few who had Bagley rostered, his Mavericks debut went about as well as one could hope. Despite coming off the bench, he played 24 minutes, six more than starter Daniel Gafford (nine points, four rebounds and two assists), who was in foul trouble for most of the night. Even if the minutes were reversed, Bagley offers solid fantasy upside in Dallas. Deep-league managers should consider picking him up, with Dallas playing four games in Week 17. |
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Tyus Jones Tyus Jones dishes out seven assists in DAL debut
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Tyus Jones finished Saturday's loss to the Spurs with two points (1-of-3 FGs) and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Making his first appearance since being traded to Dallas, Jones played 17 minutes on Saturday. While the assist production was excellent, he's in a challenging spot as far as fantasy relevance is concerned. The basketball will be in Cooper Flagg's (14/4/4 with two three-pointers) hands a lot as he continues to develop as a pro. So even if Jones were to move into the starting lineup at some point, he would not be worth the risk unless there's a dire need for assists. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson hits four triples, scores 19 points
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 2:37 PM
Klay Thompson tallied 19 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Thompson turned back the clock during the second quarter of Saturday's game, scoring 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field. The Spurs did a better job of defending Thompson during the second half, but the final stat line was solid. Unfortunately for the few who hold out hope that Klay can achieve fantasy relevance, he wasn't moved at the trade deadline. Getting to a team with postseason ambitions may have given him a better shot at providing value later in the season. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (trade) out vs. San Antonio
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:45 AM
Christian Clark
Khris Middleton (trade) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: While Tyus Jones, AJ Johnson and Marvin Bagley III are available to make their Mavericks' debuts on Saturday, Middleton is out. Nothing has been reported regarding a potential buyout, but it may be worth keeping an eye out for. Middleton's timeline doesn't align with the Mavericks', especially with the franchise pivoting to a rebuild. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams (leg) available Saturday
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:42 AM
Brandon Williams (leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Williams was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn't much of a surprise, though he missed the last two games. With Ryan Nembhard listed as doubtful, Williams and Tyus Jones, who is making his Mavericks debut, figure to have added playmaking responsibilities in this one. |
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