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Xavier Cooks Lakers select Vsevolod Ishchenko, send him to Mavs
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:17 PM
Lakers selected Vsevolod Ishchenko with pick No. 56 in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: The 21-year old Ishchenko has been plying his trade for Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia at both the youth and professional levels. This past season, he averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in nearly 24 minutes per game, shooting 51.6 percent from the field, 46.3 percent from three and 80.1 percent from the foul line. Ishchenko is a gifted offensive player with good size, and his physical tools also make him a factor defensively. The overall skill set still needs some polish, but there's a lot for an NBA team to work with. The Lakers acquired this pick by dealing cash considerations before the second round began, and they ended up getting cash back instead of making the pick. Ishchenko is an intriguing prospect for Dallas to build with as they start forming a core around Cooper Flagg. |
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Xavier Cooks Mavericks draft Tobi Lawal with 48th pick
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:37 PM
Mavericks selected Tobi Lawal with pick No. 48 in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: A 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward from England, Lawal was a consistent starter at Virginia Tech after serving as a reserve in each of his two seasons at VCU. With an ankle injury sidelining him for all of December, Lawal was limited to 23 appearances this season, averaging 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 76.3 percent from the foul line. An explosive athlete, Lawal did not begin playing basketball competitively until he was 16, suggesting untapped potential. Dallas already has a lot of depth at forward, so it may be difficult for Lawal to carve out a role, though there is plenty of fantasy upside if he is able to. |
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Xavier Cooks Morez Johnson reconnects with Dusty May in Dallas
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:01 PM
Mavericks selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After initially entering his name into the draft with an open mind toward returning to Michigan for another season, Johnson shot up draft boards throughout the spring. And his defensive ability is a big reason why. During his lone season in Ann Arbor, the 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward/center averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62.3 percent from the field and 78.2 percent from the foul line. Johnson can be used at either the four or the five, with the latter role coming as part of a smaller lineup. Dallas hired Dusty May as their next head coach, and May just won a national championship with Johnson at Michigan. The two will reconnect and look to build a strong frontcourt alongside Cooper Flagg. |
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Xavier Cooks Shams: Mavs hire Dusty May as next head coach
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:15 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Mavericks have hired Dusty May to be the team's next head coach.
Analysis: May took Florida Atlantic on an improbable Final Four run in 2023, and just three years later, he guided Michigan to a national championship. May's meteoric rise through the coaching ranks will now take him to Dallas, where he'll look to get Cooper Flagg and Co. back into playoff contention after a 26-56 campaign. It's a very bold hire, but May has proven to be an expert at building a program and that's exactly what the Mavericks need now. |
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving (knee) 'close to being over at 100%'
Sat, May 30, 2026, 10:05 AM
Mike Curtis
Kyrie Irving (knee) said via his Twitch stream that he is âclose to being over at 100%" recovered from the injury that ended his 2024-25 season in March 2025.
Analysis: Irving has not appeared in a game since suffering a torn left ACL in March 2025. While there was some optimism last summer that the point guard was ahead of schedule, he did not play at all during the 2025-26 campaign. Based on Irving's words during a recent livestream, he's on track to be good to go for the start of the 2026-27 season. âI am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms of my ACL recovery,â Irving said on Friday. âIt's been a while nowâ¦I'm so grateful that I've had the time to heal and just experiment with my body more on the court and off the court in the weight room & just pushing myself to the limit.â With Cooper Flagg coming off a Rookie of the Year season and the Mavericks adding another lottery pick to the mix this summer, it will be interesting to see where Irving fits in the rebuild under new lead executive Masai Ujiri. A healthy Irving can provide top-25 fantasy value, but his playing time could be limited early on for injury management reasons. |
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Xavier Cooks Masai Ujiri hired as Mavericks Team President
Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:47 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Masai Ujiri has been hired by the Mavericks as Team President and Alternate Governor.
Analysis: The Mavs have been without a Team President since Nico Harrison was fired in November, and the former Raptors executive will look to guide a rebuilding Dallas team centered around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson records 11th 200-3PT season
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:59 PM
Klay Thompson amassed 12 points (4-of-10 FGs), one assist, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Xavier Cooks John Poulakidis hits eight triples, scores 28
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:57 PM
John Poulakidis accounted for 28 points (9-of-18 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and eight three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams downgraded to out
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:09 PM
Dallas Mavericks
Caleb Martin (foot) and Brandon Williams (illness) are out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford, Marvin Bagley ruled out vs. Bulls
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:06 PM
Mavs PR
Daniel Gafford (rest) and Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) have been ruled out against the Bulls on Sunday.
Analysis: 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. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (elbow) downgraded to out vs. CHI
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks
P.J. Washington (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall (hip) downgraded to out vs. Chicago
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:57 PM
Dallas Mavericks
Naji Marshall (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall doubtful vs. CHI
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (elbow) and Naji Marshall (hip) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams doubtful vs. CHI
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caleb Martin (foot) and Brandon Williams (illness) are doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford, Marvin Bagley doubtful vs. Chicago
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford (rest) and Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) are doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Dwight Powell Dwight Powell posts 4/11/5/2/1 line off bench
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:28 PM
Dwight Powell provided a boost off the bench with four points (2-of-4 FGs), 11 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block against the Spurs.
Analysis: 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. |
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Marvin Bagley III Marvin Bagley (shoulder) won't return Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) won't return to Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: 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. |
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Marvin Bagley III Marvin Bagley (shoulder) questionable to return
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:54 PM
Mavs PR
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: 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. |
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Dwight Powell Dwight Powell (hip) upgraded to available
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dwight Powell (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Powell is good to go after initially being questionable for Friday's game. He should slot in as the backup center, with Marvin Bagley III once again starting for Daniel Gafford (rest). |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin (foot) remains out vs. San Antonio
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caleb Martin (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Martin last appeared in a game on March 15. His absence has recently freed up rotation minutes for Tyler Smith, who has not been productive enough to impact active fantasy leagues. |
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