Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Season-high 14 points off bench
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Prosper recorded 14 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-9 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 121-115 win over the Thunder.
Prosper lost his spot in Dallas' starting five to Spencer Dinwiddie against a smaller Thunder lineup, but that didn't stop him from scoring a season-high 14 points off the bench during a busy night at the foul line. Prosper has seen an uptick in playing time over his last six games, during which he's averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 steals in 16.6 minutes. With the Mavericks' frontcourt dealing with several injuries at the moment, the 2023 first-rounder could continue witnessing a bump in minutes going forward.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Piles up career-high 19 rebounds
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Washington had 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 121-115 win over the Thunder.
With Daniel Gafford missing some action with an apparent neck injury, Washington dominated on the glass against an undersized Thunder frontcourt with a career-high 19 rebounds on the heels of producing a season-high 30 points Wednesday. While Washington's role on Dallas' offense primarily as a spot-up shooter can yield inconsistent results at times, that hasn't prevented him from staying very productive for the Mavericks. Over his past 10 games, the 26-year-old has averaged 17.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Mavericks' Spencer Dinwiddie: Erupts for team-high 28 points
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Dinwiddie ended Thursday's 121-115 win over Oklahoma City with 28 points (11-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and three assists in 35 minutes.
After scoring in single digits in his previous two outings, Dinwiddie erupted with an efficient 28 points to lead the Mavericks but didn't make as big of an impact in the other areas of the box score. Although the veteran guard is playing a more prominent role in Dallas' rotation while Luka Doncic nurses a calf strain, Dinwiddie remains a fairly volatile fantasy option on a nightly basis. Overall, he's averaging 15.6 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers while shooting 29.2 percent from deep over his last nine games.
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Returns for second half
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Gafford returned to the floor for the Mavericks after suffering an apparent neck injury in the first half, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
With the Mavericks dealing with several key players being in and out of the lineup this season, Gafford returning for the second half against the Thunder is a promising sign for Dallas. The 26-year-old big man is helping shoulder the load in the frontcourt with Dereck Lively (ankle) potentially out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Leaves for locker room Thursday
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Gafford exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent neck injury during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford stayed down on the court for an extended period, calling for the training staff after a scary fall. With the Mavericks thin at center, Maxi Kleber and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way if Gafford is unable to return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Returns to bench Thursday
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Prosper will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
Kessler Edwards will supplant Prosper in the starting five on Thursday. The 22-year-old received his second start over his two-year career in Wednesday's win over Utah with Klay Thompson (ankle) and Naji Marshall (illness) sidelined, during which he recorded four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.
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Mavericks' Quentin Grimes: Shifts back to bench Thursday
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Grimes will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Thunder, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
The 24-year-old will retreat to the bench in favor of Spencer Dinwiddie on Thursday. Over his last five outings (one start), Grimes has averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Spencer Dinwiddie: Set to start Thursday
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Dinwiddie will return to the starting lineup Thursday against the Thunder, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
Dinwiddie will be thrust into the starting lineup for Dallas for the 13th time this season Thursday on the road in Oklahoma City. The veteran guard averages 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game as a starter for the Mavericks this season.
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Mavericks' Kessler Edwards: Making first start of season
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Edwards is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
The Mavericks will be depleted regarding their wing depth for this contest, so Edwards will start at small forward. Edwards has made 14 appearances off the bench this season, averaging a mere 3.6 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Due for checkup in one month
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The Mavericks announced Wednesday that Lively will be re-evaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right ankle stress fracture.
Though Lively is due to be examined by doctors again in approximately one month, fantasy managers shouldn't expect the second-year center to be ready to play right away, even if his re-evaluation yields good news. Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Lively's injury is expected to keep him sidelined for around 2-to-3 months in total, making him a drop candidate in most redraft leagues with limited injured reserve spots. Daniel Gafford has started each of the last four games in Lively's stead and has played 30-plus minutes on three occasions while averaging 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Won't play Thursday
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Hardy (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Hardy's absence streak will extend to three games Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Another absence coming
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Marshall (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Marshall will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to an illness. Olivier-Maxence Prosper should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Marshall's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Won't play Thursday
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Powell (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Powell's absence streak will extend to three games Thursday due to a right hip strain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Still out against OKC
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Thompson (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Thompson will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to a sprained left ankle. Quentin Grimes will likely draw another start in his absence. Thompson's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Second straight double-double
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Gafford posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 boards, three blocks, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes of action in Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
Gafford continued to capitalize on Dereck Lively's (foot) absence Wednesday, logging his third double-double in the four games that the latter's been sidelined. In that stretch, he's averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks while shooting 76.2 percent from the field. With Lively expected to miss multiple months, Gafford has become an extremely attractive fantasy option. He'll look to keep rolling Thursday against the Thunder.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Season-high 30 points in loss
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Washington put up 30 points (12-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven boards and two assists in 36 minutes of action during Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
On top of his season-best scoring performance, the big man also grabbed more offensive rebounds than defensive for the first time this season, collecting four of his seven boards on the offensive glass. With Dereck Lively (foot) out for multiple months, Washington and his fantasy value certainly stand to reap the benefits as he steps into a larger role.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Game-high 36 points in loss
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Irving dropped 36 points (12-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine assists and four rebounds in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
The star guard put together his best performance since returning from a back injury last week, with his nine assists matching his season high. He also paired volume with efficiency en route to his fourth-highest point total of the season. So long as Luka Doncic (calf) remains out, the scoring load will largely fall to Irving, who's more than capable of heating up in the lead role. He'll look to keep rolling Thursday against the Thunder.
