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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford (ankle) probable vs. New York
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is probable to play against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gafford sat out the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back on Monday, but he'll be back and likely return to the starting lineup. Gafford's return will push Moussa Cisse to the bench, and with Dereck Lively II (knee) also back, Cisse's role will likely be minimal, if he sees the floor at all. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (knee) probable vs. New York
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dereck Lively II (knee) is probable to play against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: After missing the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back on Monday, Lively is expected to be back against New York. He'll likely continue to play a limited role off the bench, but with Daniel Gafford (ankle) also back, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell will lose out on most of their minutes. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II out Monday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively II (knee) are out for Monday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Both of Dallas' centers will get the night off as Dallas plays the second leg of a back-to-back set, and both should be back in action for Wednesday's matchup with New York. Moussa Cisse, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington should be the primary beneficiaries on Monday. Washington is the best option of the trio, though he is not widely available on the waiver wire. Cisse offers streaming appeal for managers in need of boards. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford records 20/6/2/1/3 line vs. POR
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:52 PM
Mike Curtis
Daniel Gafford recorded 20 points (6-of-8 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Despite playing on an ankle that still doesn't appear to be fully healthy, Gafford was excellent in his 31 minutes on the court Sunday night. A double-digit scorer in three straight appearances, the Mavericks center notched his first 20-point game of the season. Add in the blocked shots, and Sunday was a good night to have Gafford rostered. He has already played both games of a back-to-back this season, which may bode well for Gafford's availability for Monday's game against the Timberwolves. However, he did admit after the game that he aggravated the ankle injury during overtime. Gafford, who said the plan was to travel to Minnesota for Monday's game, should be considered questionable after logging a season-high 31 minutes. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington tallies 21 points, seven boards
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:51 PM
P.J. Washington accumulated 21 points (7-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Washington was one of three Mavericks starters to score at least 20 points in Sunday's overtime victory, a step in the right direction for the forward. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, P.J. hasn't benefited from the injuries to other Mavericks frontcourt players in terms of value. Rostered in 42 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Washington is ranked well outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. However, Dallas' four-game Week 5 makes him worth holding onto in deep leagues, especially with Anthony Davis still out. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson scores 19, hits five three-pointers
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:50 PM
Klay Thompson finished Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After struggling mightily to begin the season, Thompson may be getting back on track. He's reached double figures in three straight games, making at least four three-pointers in each. At this stage of his career, Thompson is more of a specialist than a player who can provide solid fantasy value across multiple categories. And that's unlikely to change anytime soon, especially with Max Christie (14/4/4/1 with three three-pointers) taking Klay's place in the starting lineup. Dallas plays four games during Week 5, starting with Minnesota on Monday. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (shoulder) available Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:58 AM
Dallas Mavericks
P.J. Washington (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Despite a strained left shoulder, Washington has been upgraded and will play on Sunday. He'll continue to start and has added value with Anthony Davis (calf) inactive for at least another 7-10 days. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) to be evaluated in 7-10 days
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:55 AM
Dallas Mavericks
Anthony Davis (calf) will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
Analysis: Having missed the Mavericks' last eight games with a strained left calf, Davis was evaluated over the weekend. While progress is being made, he'll be out for at least another 7-10 days. With Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont making it clear in the aftermath of GM Nico Harrison's firing that he doesn't want Davis to play until there's no chance of aggravating the calf strain, it may be a while before AD is back on the court. Fantasy managers should not hesitate to add Naji Marshall, even with P.J. Washington (shoulder) available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (shoulder) questionable vs. POR
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 1:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
P.J. Washington (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Washington missed Friday's game against the Clippers, which allowed Naji Marshall to slide into the starting lineup. Marshall is always a valuable streamer when he gets the chance to start, but with Washington expected back, Marshall will return to his typical reserve role. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) listed doubtful vs. Portland
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:57 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis (calf) is doubtful to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Davis is expected to remain out for at least one more game, but he was able to practice on Thursday, so he's getting closer to a return. Max Christie has been starting since Davis went down, and he has played well. He'll remain in that role at least one more game, though he has made a case to continue to start even after Davis returns. |
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Naji Marshall Naji Marshall has 28 points in double-OT loss
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 6:29 PM
Naji Marshall had 28 points (8-of-19 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Marshall can have big games when the Mavericks are missing starters as we saw last year. It was the same story on Friday against the Clippers as the 27-year-old forward filled in for P.J. Washington (shoulder). Marshall played 47 minutes and had 28 points and eight rebounds in the double overtime loss to the Clippers. He'll have streaming value until Washington gets back. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell has 28 points in double-OT loss
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 6:24 PM
D'Angelo Russell had 28 points (11-of-24 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and two steals against the Clippers on Friday.
Analysis: Russell played 39 minutes, which is the most he's played in a game this year, in the Mavericks' double overtime loss to the Clippers on Friday. The 29-year-old point guard's 28-point performance seeming came out of nowhere. Russell hadn't scored more than 10 points in his last six games and his three-point shooting has been terrible recently. He's 2-for-21 from behind the three-point line over his last four games including Friday night. Not much has changed for Russell despite the big minutes and point totals in a double overtime game. He also had seven turnovers to go with five assists. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) out Friday vs. Clippers
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:52 PM
Anthony Davis (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: No surprise here as Davis is set to miss his eighth consecutive game with a calf injury. The 32-year-old power forward is progressing in his recovery and participated in on-court work on Thursday, signaling that a return isn't far off. The Mavericks are in a tough spot in the frontcourt with Davis and P.J. Washington (shoulder) out and Dereck Lively II on a minutes limit. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (shoulder) out vs. Clippers
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:51 PM
Mavs PR
P.J. Washington (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Clippers on Friday.
Analysis: Washington exited early on Wednesday, and that shoulder injury will keep him sidelined at least one more game. Naji Marshall should slide into the starting unit, making him a valuable streaming option as long as Washington is sidelined. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (knee) good to go vs. Clippers
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 7:45 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dereck Lively II (knee) will return on Friday against the Clippers.
Analysis: Lively II will return following a nine-game absence, and he should immediately split work with Daniel Gafford at center. With both Lively II and Gafford available, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell will likely see minimal playing time. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (calf) participates in on-court work
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 11:24 AM
Grant Afseth
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Anthony Davis (calf) participated in on-court work on Thursday and is âprogressing.â
Analysis: AD is questionable to play against the Clippers on Friday, but even if he doesn't return for that game, he is getting closer. He has missed seven games in a row and could miss an eighth. P.J. Washington and Dereck Lively II are also questionable, and the status of all three players will have a dramatic impact on the Mavs' frontcourt rotation. |
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P.J. Washington P.J. Washington (shoulder) questionable vs. LAC
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 11:19 AM
Grant Afseth
P.J. Washington (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Clippers on Friday.
Analysis: Washington exited early on Wednesday, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said that he is still being evaluated. If he is sidelined against the Clippers, Naji Marshall, who started the second half on Wednesday, would be in line for a start, which would raise his fantasy ceiling dramatically. |
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Dereck Lively Dereck Lively II (knee) questionable vs. LAC
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 11:17 AM
Grant Afseth
Dereck Lively II (knee) is questionable to play against the Clippers on Friday.
Analysis: Lively participated in on-court work on Thursday and is âprogressingâ, according to head coach Jason Kidd. Lively has missed the Mavs' last nine games and is in danger of missing a 10th. Daniel Gafford has been the starting center recently, but if Lively returns, both the pair will split the minutes at center, which won't leave much time for Moussa Cisse or Dwight Powell. |
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Daniel Gafford Daniel Gafford adds 15 pts, nine rebs vs. Phoenix
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:10 PM
Daniel Gafford added 15 points (6-of-7 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, one steal and two blocks in Wednesday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Gafford had one of his more productive games of the season against the Suns, logging a season-high in rebounds while tying a season-high in points. He contributed on the defensive end with a few stocks and registered an efficient shooting performance after having shot 2-of-8 from the floor on Monday. While his final stats on Wednesday weren't jaw-dropping, it had to feel good for Gafford to have a productive line after struggling in the three prior games. |
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Klay Thompson Klay Thompson hits six threes off bench vs. PHX
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:03 PM
Klay Thompson added 19 points (6-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and six three-pointers in the loss to the Suns on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson took 16 three-pointers on Wednesday, which made up all but one of his total shot attempts. He didn't shoot efficiently, but his high volume led him to a season-high in makes, allowing him to finish as the Mavericks' leading scorer for the game. It's been a rough start to the season for Thompson, but seeing some shots go in on Wednesday might be what he needs to get back on track. |
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