Dallas Mavericks

Christian Wood has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wood has been a free agent for a while now, but the Lakers were able to scoop him up with a two-year deal that includes a player option. He played last season in Dallas and was productive, averaging over 16 points per game and adding seven rebounds per game. He should have an instant fantasy-relevant role with the Lakers, and his presence on this team means less work for Jarred Vanderbilt and Mo Bamba for the 2023 season.

JaVale McGee has signed with the Sacramento Kings. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Kings went and got McGee ahead of his 22nd season in 2023. He spent last year on the Mavericks and averaged 4.4 points per game on 8.5 minutes per game. He isn't expected to be a big contributor for the Kings, but the veteran could be a decent depth piece off the bench.

Kyrie Irving has signed a three-year, $126 million deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks. The Luka and Irving pairing will be one of the most exciting backcourts in the NBA. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While it didn't quite work out last season, there is hope that fortunes will turn for Dallas this year. Irving and Doncic have questions as far as fit goes, individually they are two of the most exciting players in the NBA. They will be the ones to carry the load of the Mavericks' offense, as should be expected.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Bulls due to left ankle soreness. (Source: Mavs PR)

Fantasy Impact: Hardaway, along with multiple other Mavericks including Kyrie Irving (foot) will miss tonight’s game against the Bulls despite it being a must-win matchup to keep their postseason chances alive. Luka Doncic is still listed as probable, so while they may not be giving up all hope, they certainly aren’t all-in when it comes to fighting for a shot at the playoffs. With five players in total already ruled out, it seems they may be prioritizing their draft position more than anything. In terms of fantasy hoops, it’s hard to fully count on any player in the Mavericks’ rotation tonight outside of Doncic. However, with so many minutes now needing to be soaked up, there will surely be DFS value and streaming options that become available once starting lineups are announced.

Luka Doncic is listed as probable for Friday’s matchup against the Bulls. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: As long as the Mavericks' playoff chances are still a reality, the team has plans to play Luka big minutes. Their victory over the Kings on Wednesday keeps their postseason goal within reach. However, Friday's game is a must-win, so almost all the offensive load will likely be put on Luka and Kyrie's shoulders. With the two superstar guards dominating the offensive touches, it’s hard to rely on any other Mavs players for fantasy.

Frank Ntilikina (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Ntilikina has been out for Dallas' last two games because of a knee injury, and he's at risk of missing another game on Sunday. He's considered questionable to play for the time being, and fantasy managers can expect Reggie Bullock and Josh Green to get more work if he's ruled out against the Hawks.

Maxi Kleber (hamstring) will play in Dallas' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. (Source: Mavs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Injury maintenance for his hamstring almost left Kleber out on Wednesday, but he has been upgraded to active and will ultimately be good to go for Dallas' game. He's not going to get a huge workload, but he could end up being a decent flex option for fantasy purposes against the Sixers.

Jaden Hardy provided the Mavericks with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3P, 0-0 FT, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals off the bench during Monday’s victory over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Typically Hardy’s big games come with either Kyrie Irving or Luka Doncic sidelined. However, he was a huge reason for Monday’s comfortable 127-104 victory over the Pacers. The rookie gave the team a huge boost in his 24 minutes off the bench and continues to carve out a role as the third scoring threat on the roster. Rostered in only 8% of Yahoo leagues, Hardy is well worth stashing.

Markieff Morris (knee) is active for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Morris' stats for Wednesday was initially in question because of knee soreness, but it's not serious and he will be able to play through it. He doesn't get much playing time in Dallas' rotation, so he doesn't project to be much more than a fringe streaming option on Wednesday.

Reggie Bullock (quad) is likely to play in Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Bullock missed Wednesday's game while managing a quad issue of some kind, but he has gotten better since then and will likely be available to play on Saturday. He will be primed to get a lot of work with Luke Doncic (thigh) being ruled out and Kyrie Irving (foot) being questionable against the Grizzlies.

Davis Bertans (calf) will make his return for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Bertans has missed a large chunk of time because of a calf injury, but he's set to make his return for Sunday's game. His recovery has presumably been going well, although the team may have him on a minutes limit for his first few games back. He doesn't get a lot of work in Dallas' rotation even when fully healthy, so starting him in fantasy leagues against Phoenix would be a reach.

Justin Holiday finished Thursday’s 142-116 win over the Spurs with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3P, 0-0 FT), two rebounds, and two steals across 21 minutes off the bench.

Fantasy Impact: Holiday debuted for the Mavericks Thursday night, and the ten-year veteran made a solid first impression. He caught fire from behind the arc, knocking down five triples on six attempts. Holiday adds some much-needed defense to the Mavericks' rotation which should solidify his minutes going forward. Holiday’s arrival also could mean fewer minutes for Josh Green. The third-year guard's 26 minutes on Thursday night were the fewest he’s logged since moving into the starting lineup. However, it’s hard to gauge whether that resulted from the blowout or if it will be the norm moving forward. Either way, fantasy managers should watch how Jason Kidd decides to split their minutes when the Mavs face off against the Lakers on Sunday.

Josh Green scored 23 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also dishing out one assist, recording one steal, and grabbing five rebounds in the Mavericks' 133-128 loss to the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: Green has scored at least 12 points in each of his last five games for the Mavericks, averaging 19.0 points per game on 69.4% shooting from the field in that span. The guard will be worth monitoring for fantasy owners moving forward if he can continue to give Dallas another scoring option, averaging just 9.4 points per game to go along with a less than optimal 13.9% usage rate so far this season.

Dorian Finney-Smith tallied a double-double in Thursday’s victory over the Suns, finishing with 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3P, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, and a steal.

Fantasy Impact: DFS has struggled mightily, but he was able to get things going on Thursday night dropping his first double-double of the season. Still, he hasn’t come close to living up to his ADP and is barely cracking the top-200. With Luka Doncic potentially set to miss time, DFS could receive a boost in value, but until he can produce on a consistent basis he’s not a must roster player.

Spencer Dinwiddie dropped a game-high 36 points (10-18 FG, 5-6 3P, 11-14 FT), six rebounds, and nine assists across 40 minutes of Thursday’s win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Dinwiddie was forced to lead the way offensively with Luka Doncic exiting Thursday’s game just three minutes in with a left ankle sprain. The veteran guard stepped up in a major way, and the Suns had no answer for him. He dropped a season-high 36 points while catching fire from behind the arc with five triples. The Mavericks will likely be very cautious when it comes to Luka’s injury, so it’s possible he misses Saturday’s game against Utah. If, in fact, Luka is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect another big night out of Dinwiddie.

Dwight Powell flirted with a double-double for the Mavericks Tuesday night, grabbing nine rebounds and scoring 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 FT) while also dishing out one assist, recording one steal, and blocking one shot in a 127-126 loss to the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Powell has reached double-figures in scoring and grabbed more than four rebounds in two of his last five games for the Mavericks, averaging 10.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game in that span. The veteran has offered minimal consistent production for fantasy owners to this point however, averaging just 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds to go along with a less than optimal 12.1% usage rate in 18.5 minutes per game so far this season.

Kemba Walker is now listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Walker played 42 minutes in one game on December 17, but otherwise his playing time hasn't been consistent enough to be reliable for fantasy managers. After missing the last two games, it will be worth monitoring to see if his minutes become more consistent.