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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams tallies 14 points, seven assists
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 6:47 PM
Brandon Williams recorded 14 points (5-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Ryan Nembhard (8/1/3 with two three-pointers) once again served as the starting point guard, but Williams played more minutes. He logged 26 to Nembhard's 21, with the seven assists being the most in a game for Williams since November 12 against the Pelicans. The perimeter shot remains a work in progress, but Williams is worth keeping an eye on, given how unpredictable the Mavericks' point guard rotation has been. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall posts 18/8/3/3 line in spot start
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 6:47 PM
Naji Marshall accounted for 18 points (6-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Marshall was supposed to begin Saturday's game on the bench. But an ankle injury to P.J. Washington during pregame warmups forced Marshall to start, and he was productive in his 37 minutes. Due to injuries, he has been a more valuable player to fantasy managers than anyone anticipated before the season began. However, Marshall's value hinges on the availability of Mavericks higher in the offensive pecking order. Dallas opens a four-game Week 7 in Denver on Monday, so keep Marshall in mind if Washington can't play. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson hits six triples, scores 23 points
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 6:47 PM
Klay Thompson amassed 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and six three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Cooper Flagg wasn't the only Maverick to record a season-high point total on Saturday. Thompson went off in the second half, shooting 6-of-8 from beyond the arc, and finished with a season-high 23 points. He's mainly a points and three-pointers option for fantasy managers, and Thompson has started to come good on those expectations after a slow start. Of course, his role proved more prominent than expected, thanks to injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Thompson will look to build on this performance when the Mavs open a four-game Week 7 in Denver on Monday. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (ankle) will not play Saturday
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:33 PM
Marc Stein
P.J. Washington (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Washington suffered a freak injury before Saturday's game, landing on a loose ball during pregame warmups. Initially considered questionable, he has officially been ruled out. Naji Marshall moved into the starting lineup, giving his fantasy value a boost. He'll be worth streaming if Washington misses additional time. |
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Dwight Powell DAL starts Nembhard, Christie, Flagg, P.J., Powell
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 3:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell will start Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Mavericks are without their three best interior players for Saturday's game, with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford sidelined due to injury. So, Powell will move into the starting lineup, with Moussa Cisse serving as his backup. Despite receiving the starting nod, Powell offers a lower ceiling than Cisse in this spot. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (knee) now available vs. Clippers
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson (knee) is available to play against the Clippers on Saturday.
Analysis: The original injury report listed Klay as out for this game, but the team has apparently pivoted to wanting him available. Thompson will be back to his typical role off the bench. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) out Saturday vs. Clippers
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 8:47 AM
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Gafford is set to miss Saturday's game against the Clippers for right ankle injury management reasons. With Anthony Davis already ruled out as well, the Mavericks will be severely shorthanded in the frontcourt. Moussa Cisse could move into the starting lineup given the injuries Dallas is dealing with. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson (knee) out Saturday vs. Clippers
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 8:44 AM
Mike Curtis
Klay Thompson (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Thompson is set to miss Saturday's matchup with the Clippers for left knee injury management reasons. The 35-year-old shooting guard hasn't been very active this year outside of a postgame spat with Ja Morant last week. Thompson isn't worth rostering in most formats regardless of his availability. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington leads Mavericks with 22 points
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 6:56 PM
P.J. Washington tallied 22 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Washington has started every game but one for the Mavericks this season. While his fantasy value remains relatively low, the availability has given his rostership a slight boost. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Washington has provided seventh-round fantasy value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. And with Anthony Davis set to miss Saturday's game against the Clippers, it wouldn't be a bad idea for some managers in 12-team formats to stream Washington. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) scores 12 points in return
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 6:55 PM
Marc Stein
Anthony Davis finished Friday's loss to the Lakers with 12 points (6-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots.
Analysis: Before Friday's game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Davis would be restricted to 24-27 minutes in his first game back from a strained calf. He played 28 minutes, replacing Daniel Gafford (5/4/0/1 in 17 minutes) in the starting lineup. While Davis' scoring output was limited, fantasy managers will take the assists and blocked shots. Unfortunately, he has already been against the Clippers, which could mean Gafford returns to the starting lineup. |
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Anthony Davis DAL starts Nembhard, Christie, Flagg, P.J., Davis
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 3:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis will start Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Davis is back in the lineup after missing nearly a month with a strained calf. While he's made it clear in the past that he prefers to be used at power forward rather than center, AD will start at the five in his first game against the Lakers in Los Angeles since being traded. The other change to the lineup is Nembhard, who replaces Brandon Williams. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) good to go Friday vs. Lakers
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 9:00 AM
Shams Charania
Anthony Davis (calf) will return on Friday to face the Lakers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: After a lengthy absence, AD will return to face his former team, and fantasy managers should have no reservations about getting him into lineups. Dallas plays a Friday-Saturday back-to-back set, and there's a good chance he sits out the second leg against the Clippers. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) questionable Friday vs. LAL
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 12:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Davis was coy when asked which game he would want to return for, as the Mavericks end Week 6 with games against the Lakers and Clippers. However, while a return on Friday is possible, he's been listed as questionable in the past, only to be ruled out. If Davis plays against the Lakers, don't expect to see him on the court Saturday night against the Clippers. P.J. Washington will likely head to the bench once Davis is cleared. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) could return Friday vs. LAL
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 7:38 AM
Mike Curtis
When asked in a Wednesday interview whether he'd prefer to return on Friday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Clippers, Anthony Davis (calf) said, âThat's a real question? You know what game I want to play.â
Analysis: âBut we'll see,â Davis went on to say. âWe'll have a conversation and see what makes the most sense with the medical and coaching staff.â Davis is surely motivated to take the court against his former team, and fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to Friday's tip-off. It's unclear if Davis will play in both legs of Dallas' back-to-back set, but if he plays Friday, he should be considered questionable on Saturday. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (foot) to miss next three games
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:47 AM
Mavericks PR
Dereck Lively II (foot) will miss the next three games.
Analysis: Following a Marc Stein report that Lively was feared to miss extended time with a foot injury, the Mavericks provided a formal update on the 21-year-old center's health. Lively is set to miss the team's upcoming three games and another update will be provided in 7-10 days. Until then, Daniel Gafford will start at center for Dallas. |
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Dereck Lively Stein: Lively (foot) feared to miss extended time
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 6:49 AM
Marc Stein
NBA Insider Marc Stein reports Dereck Lively II (foot) is feared to miss extended time.
Analysis: Lively was held out of Monday's loss to the Heat with right foot injury management after having offseason foot surgery. Now the 21-year-old center is feared to miss an extended portion of the season, according to Stein. Daniel Gafford will continue to start at center with Lively out and Anthony Davis is due back soon to strengthen the frontcourt. |
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Anthony Davis Stein: Anthony Davis (calf) to practice Wednesday
Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:38 AM
Marc Stein
NBA Insider Marc Stein reports Anthony Davis (calf) is scheduled to practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: Davis has been out since the end of October with a calf injury. The 32-year-old power forward is closing in on a return with his participation in practice being a necessary hurdle he has to clear. The Mavericks play the Lakers in Los Angeles on Friday and Davis' motivations to be available for that game should be obvious, though he remains without a firm timetable for return. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford records double-double vs. Miami
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:54 PM
Daniel Gafford added 11 points (4-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 11 rebounds, one steal and two blocks in the loss to the Heat on Monday.
Analysis: Gafford was productive on the offense and defensive glass en route to recording a team-high in rebounds on Monday. And despite an unspectacular shooting percentage, he made his way into double figures as a scorer en route to collecting his first double-double of the season. , which could have implications for Gafford's production going forward. Nonetheless, he was effective on Monday. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington scores 27 points in loss to Heat
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:42 PM
P.J. Washington added 27 points (10-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Washington was Dallas' most productive player on Monday. He was the only one to score at least 20 points, and was one of three players on Dallas to pour in three makes from beyond the arc. The veteran forward also excelled on defense, accounting for nearly half of the team's blocks. With , it'll be interesting to see whether Washington's performance is affected. He's averaging 22.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 threes over the past three games. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams (back) available Monday vs. MIA
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:53 PM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams (back) is available for Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Williams is officially available after the Mavericks listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. He'll handle the starting point guard duties, with D'Angelo Russell serving as the primary backup. Ryan Nembhard (knee) is also available, but the rookie is unlikely to get the run needed to merit being rostered in redraft leagues. |
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