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Dwight Powell Dwight Powell (hip) to remain out vs. Minnesota
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:57 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dwight Powell (right hip strain) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: This will be a second straight absence for Powell, and Maxi Kleber continued to fill out the backup center minutes in their last game. However, Dereck Lively II is questionable, and Powell's status doesn't impact their rotation when Lively is available. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (ankle) out again vs. Timberwolves
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:56 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota.
Analysis: Hardy will miss a second straight game, which means there will be extra minutes off the bench for Naji Marshall (illness) and Quentin Grimes (back). Dallas has multiple questionable players, so they may have to turn to Olivier Maxence-Prosper for even more minutes, depending on who is available. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (back) questionable vs. Minnesota
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes (back spasms) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Grimes is in danger of missing a second straight game, which would open up extra minutes on the wing off the bench. Naji Marshall (illness) and Olivier Maxence-Prosper filled those off the bench in their last game, though with Dallas thin on the wing, they may have to turn to other players to fill out minutes in their rotation that won't be worth considering as streamers if Grimes can't play. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:42 PM
Klay Thompson (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Thompson hasn't had a great first year with the Mavericks, though he has been a reliable source of 3-pointers this year. The 34-year-old shooting guard ranks outside the top-100 in 9-category leagues this year. Thompson's availability isn't paramount to the Mavericks or fantasy owners. His absence would open up minutes for Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy off the bench. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:39 PM
Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Lively II has missed the last three games after injuring his ankle against the Nuggets last week. Daniel Gafford has produced well in his absence and will continue to occupy Lively II's spot in the starting lineup if the big man is out again Wednesday. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving leads Mavericks with 33 points Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 8:43 AM
Kyrie Irving accounted for 33 points (11-of-24 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Monday's 110-105 loss to Charlotte.
Analysis: Irving has gotten back on track since shooting 4-of-18 from the field in his January 14 return from a back injury. He's shot 20-of-43 from the field in his last two outings, scoring 58 points in games against Oklahoma City and Charlotte. Dallas plays three more games during Week 13, including a Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back. Fantasy managers certainly hope Irving is at the point where he will not need to miss a game for injury management reasons. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford records stellar 31/15/3/1/6 line
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 8:42 AM
Daniel Gafford played 34 minutes in Monday's 110-105 loss to Charlotte, finishing with 31 points (12-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three blocked shots.
Analysis: With Dereck Lively II (ankle) sidelined for a third straight game, Gafford put on a show in Charlotte. Not only did he shoot 80% from the field, but the Mavericks center was perfect from the foul line. Add in the overall stat line, and Gafford's performance exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers. He's provided 5th-round value over the past two weeks, and the Mavericks having three more games during Week 13 is excellent news for Gafford managers. |
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Dante Exum Kidd: Dante Exum (wrist) has no set return date
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 4:49 AM
Jason Kidd told reporters Monday that Dante Exum (wrist) has no set timetable for return.
Analysis: Exum hasn't appeared in a game this season because of a wrist injury he underwent surgery for last fall. The Mavericks will likely continue to use Spencer Dinwiddie as their primary reserve guard for the foreseeable future. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (back) out Monday vs. Hornets
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 4:46 AM
Quientin Grimes (back spasms) has been ruled out for Monday's Hornets-Mavericks game.
Analysis: Grimes unexpectedly popped up on the injury report despite being a healthy contributor for Dallas as of late. A host of reserve wings could help fill in for Grimes against Charlotte. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (ankle) out Monday vs. Hornets
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 4:38 AM
Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Monday's Hornets-Mavericks game.
Analysis: Lively is set to miss his third consecutive game after injuring his ankle against the Nuggets. Daniel Gafford will continue to hold down the fort at center during the second-year big man's absence. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively (ankle) questionable Monday vs. CHA
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: After appearing to suffer a serious ankle injury during a January 14 loss to the Nuggets, Lively may only miss two games. He's questionable for Monday's game, and his return would give Dallas a welcome boost in the frontcourt. Daniel Gafford has been the starting center, with Maxi Kleber providing additional depth off the bench. |
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Dwight Powell Dwight Powell (hip) ruled out Monday vs. Hornets
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dwight Powell (right hip strain) is out for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: Injured during Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Powell will not be available for Monday's game. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially if Dereck Lively II (questionable) can return from his sprained ankle. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (ankle) ruled out Monday vs. Hornets
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) is out for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: Injured during Friday's win over Oklahoma City, Hardy will miss at least one complete game. Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie, already ahead of Hardy in the rotation, can absorb his minutes. Both are worth considering, with Luka Doncic (calf) out of the lineup. |
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P.J. Washington PJ Washington has 16/7/5 line in win over Thunder
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 5:38 PM
PJ Washington had 16 points (6-of-8 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers against the Thunder.
Analysis: Washington has been a very reliable option with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each missing their share of games this season. The 26-year-old power forward isn't an elite fantasy option, but he's steady. With Doncic out again Friday, Washington had 16 points on eight shots, seven rebounds, five assists and chipped in with a steal and a block on defense. He does a little bit of everything, which has led to Washington providing 10th-round fantasy value over the last two weeks. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving has 25 points, 3 threes in win Friday
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 5:36 PM
Kyrie Irving had 25 points (9-of-19 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in the Mavericks' 106-98 victory over the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Irving returned Friday after just a one-game absence with a back injury. The 32-year-old point guard had one of his better games. Without Luka Doncic, Irving had no trouble leading the Mavericks in points and shot attempts. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also out of the Thunder, Irving's 25 points were enough to be a game-high and the Mavericks pulled out an eight-point victory. Irving even played 39 minutes, which suggests he might not need to miss more games to rest his back in the future. |
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Dwight Powell Dwight Powell (hip) will not return Friday vs. OKC
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Powell (right hip injury) will not return to Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Powell played five minutes off the bench before suffering a hip injury while attempting to close out on Thunder center Jaylin Williams. Powell doesn't impact fantasy basketball much, but he played additional rotation minutes due to Dereck Lively II's absence. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (ankle) will not return Friday vs. OKC
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 3:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks
Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) will not return to Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Hardy rolled his ankle early in the second quarter and has since been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game. Guards already in the rotation, especially Quentin Grimes, should absorb the minutes that would have gone to Hardy. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (back) available Friday vs. Thunder
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 12:50 PM
Kyrie Irving (lumbar back sprain) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Irving is available after being listed as questionable with a back injury. The 32-year-old point guard missed Wednesday's game, which was the second game of a back-to-back. Irving's return will push Spencer Dinwiddie to the bench and cut into the minutes of Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (back) questionable vs. Oklahoma City
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kyrie Irving (lumbar back sprain) is questionable to play against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Irving sat out the second leg of their back-to-back on Wednesday after struggling in their blowout loss on Tuesday. If he remains sidelined for another game, Spencer Dinwiddie should get another start in his place, with Jaden Hardy and Quentin Grimes taking on larger roles off the bench. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy has 21 points, 4 threes off the bench
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 4:42 PM
Jaden Hardy had 21 points (7-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and four 3-pointers against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out, Hardy played 25 minutes off the bench. The 22-year-old point guard provided instant offense as he poured in 21 points on 13 shots including 4-of-6 made 3-point attempts. Hardy can be a worthwhile streamer when both Doncic and Irving are out. |
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