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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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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) ruled out Monday vs. Miami
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:09 PM
Marc Stein
Anthony Davis (calf) will not play on Monday against the Heat.
Analysis: Monday's absence will mark the 14th straight missed game for Davis, as he continues to work his way back from a calf injury. The Mavericks have posted a 3-10 record since the injury and continue to have poor health luck to begin the season. Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington are two forwards who could continue to see increased opportunities with Davis out of the lineup. According to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, there's hope that Davis on Wednesday. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams (back) questionable Monday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 12:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Williams is dealing with lower back tightness, which is why he appears on the injury report. D'Angelo Russell (illness) is available, so he can absorb some of the minutes that would usually go to Williams if he cannot play. In this scenario, D'Lo would be worth picking up in deep leagues. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) off injury report
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 12:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Russell sat out Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies, with his playing time divvied up among multiple reserves due to Jaden Hardy struggling in his 12 minutes on the floor. Hardy will likely fall out of the rotation entirely on Monday, unless starting guard Brandon Williams can't play. He's questionable due to lower back tightness. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) doubtful Monday vs. Miami
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 12:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Davis is expected to be re-evaluated early this upcoming week, so a return could occur soon. However, that isn't guaranteed. The doubtful tag for Monday suggests he won't be available to play against the Heat. With Davis out, P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall are worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues and some standard leagues as well. |
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P.J. Washington PJ Washington (back) scores 15 points vs. Memphis
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:19 PM
Noah Weber
PJ Washington (back) finished Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies with 15 points (7-of-17 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Washington appeared to tweak something in his lower back on a shot attempt with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, immediately heading back to the locker room after exiting. The good news is that he was back on the bench for the finish. With Anthony Davis (calf) essentially out indefinitely, Washington has added value, even if his game isn't exactly âfantasy-friendly.â Hopefully, his name won't show up on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat. |
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Brandon Williams Brandon Williams posts 18 points, four assists
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:18 PM
Brandon Williams accounted for 18 points (6-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: With D'Angelo Russell (illness) ruled out, Williams surpassed the 30-minute mark for the first time in five games. He had a good night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and recording everything but a blocked shot in the 102-96 defeat. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Williams is ranked just outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats. He doesn't have the highest ceiling, but Williams is worth a roll of the dice as long as he continues to start. Dallas plays three games in Week 6, beginning with the Heat on Monday. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson scores season-high 22 points vs. MEM
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:18 PM
Klay Thompson shot 7-of-17 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies, scoring 22 points with one rebound and six three-pointers.
Analysis: Things got a bit heated during and after Saturday's game, but that may have done Thompson some good. He recorded his first 20-point game of the season against the Grizzlies and hit a season-high six three-pointers. Thompson didn't provide value in any other categories, a reminder that he doesn't offer much in fantasy basketball beyond being a specialist at this stage in his career. The ceiling is slightly higher due to Dallas' many injuries, but Klay should not be rostered in most leagues. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) out Saturday vs. MEM
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 12:53 PM
Kevin Gray Jr.
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Russell has been downgraded from questionable to out, leaving the Mavericks light on options at point guard. Brandon Williams' status as the starter is unchanged, but there will be more minutes available to Jaden Hardy. Hardy is not worth the streaming risk, even with the increased playing time. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) questionable Saturday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:53 AM
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Russell missed Friday's win over the Pelicans with an illness. Jaden Hardy had 11 points in 14 minutes off the bench and could get even more of an opportunity against the Grizzlies on Saturday if Russell were to be out again. Hardy still isn't worth the risk to stream just yet. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (knee) out Saturday vs. Grizzlies
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:48 AM
Dereck Lively II (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Lively had four points in 18 minutes in the Mavericks' win over the Pelicans on Friday night. The 21-year-old center is going to miss the second game of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies on Saturday for injury management reasons. Daniel Gafford will start at center with Lively out. |
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P.J. Washington Washington posts 24/9/1/1/3 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 7:01 PM
P.J. Washington accumulated 24 points (8-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks over 37 minutes in Friday's victory over the Pelicans.
Analysis: With less than one week until Thanksgiving, Washington set the table early with a stat sheet-stuffing performance for fantasy managers as he drained five three-pointers and gobbled up nine rebounds, falling just shy of his third double-double of the season. The 27-year-old sharpshooter did most of his damage in the early stages of this one as he notched 14 points in the first half, but he managed to come up with a clutch rebound in the final seconds to deny the Pelicans any opportunity to hoist a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer. |
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Max Christie Christie pours in 23 points in win over Pelicans
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:59 PM
Max Christie went off for a season-high 23 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, one steal and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Christie knocked down five of nine shots, including three from downtown, as part of a 17-point second-half eruption to power Dallas to a comeback win. He drained a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to give the Mavericks a three-point advantage which they didn't relinquish. The 22-year-old guard is averaging a career-high 5.8 three-point attempts through 17 games, shooting an absurdly high 46.9 percent so far. There's some regression looming, but he's going to have plenty of opportunities for the injury-depleted Mavericks in the coming months. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (illness) downgraded to out
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:50 PM
Eddie Sefko
D'Angelo Russell (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Friday's game, Russell will not be available. Brandon Williams' status as the starting point guard does not change, but D'Lo being out should result in more minutes for fellow reserve Jaden Hardy. Hardy is not worth the streaming risk in this role. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (knee) available Friday
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:50 PM
Noah Weber
Dereck Lively II (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Lively had four points and 10 rebounds in 18 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Knicks. The 21-year-old center has been active for three of the last four Mavericks games following his return from a right knee injury. Lively and Daniel Gafford handle the center duties against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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