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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (ankle) doubtful Thursday vs. UTA
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Washington did not play in Tuesday's win over the Kings, which moved Naji Marshall into the starting lineup. That should remain the case on Thursday, with Marshall's fantasy ceiling being raised. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams hits GW triple, scores 18 points
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 7:46 PM
Brandon Williams accumulated 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Williams entered Tuesday shooting a career-worst 18.8 percent from beyond the arc. However, his struggles did not prevent Cooper Flagg from passing the ball to the Mavericks' guard, whose three-pointer with 33.9 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning shot. Just as encouraging for the few who did not drop Williams is that his playing time has been solid recently. Despite coming off the bench, he's played at least 24 minutes in five straight games, while Ryan Nembhard (three rebounds and four assists) has lost significant playing time and been bumped to the bench. For those who held onto Williams, keep doing so. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis tallies 19 points, 16 rebounds
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 7:46 PM
Anthony Davis produced 19 points (7-of-23 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Davis didn't have a good night shooting the basketball, but rebounds and blocked shots helped compensate. The 16 rebounds were one shy of his season-high, and the Mavericks' forward/center has blocked seven shots over his last two games. With Daniel Gafford (10 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot) in the starting lineup, Davis can lurk more defensively, giving more opportunities to block shots from the weak side. While being the lone big on the floor may boost Davis' offensive value, sharing the court with another big helps him defensively. |
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Naji Marshall DAL starts Flagg, Christie, Naji, Davis, Gafford
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford will start Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: The Mavericks are without P.J. Washington, who suffered a sprained right ankle during Saturday's win over the Rockets. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Marshall, who started the second half of that victory. That's the lone change to the starting lineup, with Flagg once again serving as the primary playmaker. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (ankle) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:46 PM
Grant Afseth
P.J. Washington (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: While Washington was present at Dallas' pregame shootaround, he was still listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game with a sprained right ankle. He's officially out, which could result in Naji Marshall moving into the starting lineup. Marshall started the second half of Saturday's win over the Rockets, and he would be worth streaming if allowed to start. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (ankle) doubtful vs. Sacramento
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Kings on Tuesday.
Analysis: Washington exited early from Saturday's game against Houston and is expected to remain out against Sacramento. Naji Marshall started the second half of that game in his place and should remain in that role against the Kings. Marshall typically shines as a starter and should be streamed in that role. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams chips in with 15 points vs. HOU
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:24 PM
Brandon Williams finished Saturday's win over the Rockets with 15 points (7-of-10 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd's decision to drop Ryan Nembhard to the bench did not result in Williams being moved into the starting lineup. However, he played 24 minutes, while Nembhard (five points, three assists and one three-pointer) played 13. Neither guard has been exceptionally reliable in fantasy basketball this season, with both ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. For that reason, fantasy managers should not rush to add either, especially ahead of a three-game Week 12. |
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Max Christie Max Christie hits four triples, scores 24 points
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:23 PM
Max Christie amassed 24 points (10-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Anthony Davis may have been the headliner on Saturday, but he received ample help from Christie. The Mavericks guard has scored at least 18 points in three consecutive games, providing third-round fantasy value over the past week. Christie appears well-positioned to hold onto his starting job for the foreseeable future, which makes him worth a look in 14-team leagues. He's currently rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis goes for 26/12/3 and five blocks
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 5:22 PM
Anthony Davis tallied 26 points (9-of-15 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists and five blocked shots in Saturday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: The decision to replace Ryan Nembhard in the starting lineup with Daniel Gafford (9/8/1/0/2 in 19 minutes) pushed Davis to his preferred power forward role, and he had one of his most impactful games of the season. In addition to recording his 11th double-double of the season, the Mavericks' forward/center tallied a season-high five blocked shots. Davis is more comfortable at the four, but how much he gets to play there depends on Gafford's availability. The Mavericks play three games in Week 12, starting with the Kings on Tuesday. |
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P.J. Washington PJ Washington (ankle) will not return Saturday
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 3:27 PM
Dallas Mavericks
PJ Washington (ankle) will not return to Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Washington sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of Saturday's game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. While Dwight Powell may enter the rotation, the Mavericks could choose to finish Saturday's game with an eight-man rotation. There's no need to add Powell following Saturday's game. |
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Daniel Gafford DAL starts Flagg, Christie, PJ, Davis, Gafford
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 2:07 PM
NBA Lineups
Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, PJ Washington, Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford will start Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Ryan Nembhard's recent struggles have prompted a change to the Mavericks' starting lineup. He'll head to the bench, leaving Flagg to handle the lead playmaker responsibilities, with Gafford moving into the starting lineup. This gets Davis to his preferred power forward role in a matchup with a bigger Rockets lineup. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) available Saturday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Russell is off the injury report after missing Thursday's loss to the 76ers. However, with Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams also available, there isn't much to gain from rostering D'Lo. |
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Max Christie Max Christie scores team-high 19 points vs. PHI
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 4:58 PM
Max Christie accounted for 19 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: One game removed from scoring a season-high 25 points, Christie pumped in 19 more against the 76ers. While his season-long fantasy value has not been good, the Mavericks' guard has been close to a top-100 player over the past week. Just as encouraging was Christie remaining in the starting lineup despite Anthony Davis' return, with Daniel Gafford being bumped to the bench. For that reason, Christie will be worth considering for Dallas' final game of Week 11 on Saturday. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (groin) scores 13 points in return
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 4:57 PM
Anthony Davis (groin) produced 13 points (6-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in Thursday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: After missing two games with a groin injury suffered on Christmas Day, Davis was back in the Mavericks' starting lineup on Thursday. Interestingly, there was no minutes restriction, with the forward/center logging 37 minutes. Davis getting out of the game without issue is a positive, but that may have been a surprise for some fantasy managers. Daniel Gafford played 11 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and two steals. |
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Anthony Davis AD, Flagg, Washington, Nembhard, Christie starting
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:11 PM
Grant Afseth
Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington, Ryan Nembhard, Cooper Flagg and Max Christie will start against the Sixers on Thursday.
Analysis: As anticipated, Davis will return from a groin injury suffered on Christmas Day against the Warriors that forced him to miss the last two games. Davis has dealt with injuries throughout the season, but has been a productive two-way center when healthy, posting averages of 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals. His presence will improve Dallas' chances of ending its three-game losing streak. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) out Thursday vs. PHI
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 12:53 PM
Noah Weber
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Russell has been third in the point guard pecking order for quite some time, so his absence from Thursday's game will not affect fantasy basketball. Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams will handle the point guard role, with the player who has the âhot handâ seeing more action. |
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D'Angelo Russell Russell downgraded to questionable for THU
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:14 AM
Grant Afseth
D'Angelo Russell was downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to illness.
Analysis: Russell has been splitting backup point guard minutes behind Brandon Williams, so there's not much of a fantasy impact here. Ryan Nembhard would be the only backup if Russell sits, so that could make Nembhard useful in deeper fantasy formats, but he'd still likely be limited to about 25-28 minutes. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (groin) off injury report vs. 76ers
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis (groin) is not on the injury report against the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Davis will be back after a two-game absence. Daniel Gafford entered the starting lineup in his place, but he'll likely return to playing a reserve role with AD back. Gafford should still play a large reserve role, but his upside will be capped by coming off the bench. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams tallies 22 points, four assists
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 7:23 PM
Brandon Williams accounted for 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Williams continues to come off the bench, but for the second time in three games, he played more than starting point guard Ryan Nembhard. After logging 30 minutes on Christmas Day, Williams hit that number on Monday. And he started the third quarter in place of Nembhard, who went scoreless with two rebounds and six assists in 17 minutes. Williams' fantasy value would be more appealing if he were the starter, but it has been challenging for many managers to make sense of the Mavericks' point guard rotation. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford posts 10 rebounds, three blocks
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 7:22 PM
Grant Afseth
Daniel Gafford accumulated 17 points (7-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal and three blocked shots in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Making a second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Davis, Gafford finished Monday's defeat with one of his best stat lines of the season. In addition to recording his second double-double, the Mavericks' center was responsible for four defensive contributions, his best output since December 20 against the 76ers. Gafford did take a quick trip to the locker room during Monday's game, but the 26 minutes played were the most for him since November 24. Hopefully, Monday's performance serves as a catalyst for a player who has offered 11th-round fantasy value this season. |
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