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Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves. He's dealing with a sprained right ankle, keeping him out of the lineup in Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic (ankle) didn't play in that game, either, so Williams could have gotten more involved offensively. At any rate, if Williams can suit up and Doncic can't, he is worth considering as a streaming option for fantasy managers. However, the former Celtic will be a risky option in any format.

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Both Williams and Dereck Lively II (ankle) were injured during Wednesday's game. Between the two, Lively has been much more impactful on the court this season. Dwight Powell is expected to see more run if one or both of them sit out. Williams has seen his role become limited due to the presence of Derrick Jones Jr. in the rotation. Jones would likely see more run if Williams is unable to play.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) will remain a spectator for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to his lingering lower back contusion. With no end to his absence in sight, Williams appears to be out indefinitely rather than day-to-day at this point. Despite a streak of 12 consecutive games missed after Friday's action, the 22-year-old interior presence needs to be stashed in all nine-category fantasy leagues. Williams is posting fifth-round value in those 12-team formats. Nick Richards is the direct fantasy beneficiary of Williams' absence, averaging 9.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 13 starts this season.

Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams couldn't finish Wednesday's game against Portland due to a right ankle sprain. He logged 15 minutes in a blowout win, scoring two points while registering two rebounds and two assists. Dallas has a rematch with the Trail Blazers scheduled for Friday night, so Williams has to recover quickly if he doesn't want to miss any games. The former Celtic has been coming off the bench lately, and his absence won't have a major impact in fantasy basketball, although the rest of the second unit, spearheaded by Tim Hardaway Jr., will have a chance to soak in a few extra minutes of action without him.

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs will be without Dante Exum (heel), so Green will shift into the starting unit. The move to the starting five should boost Green's fantasy value. However, his fantasy ceiling is going to be limited with both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic healthy on Wednesday. Green is a solid defender and can hit a few 3-pointers, which still makes him worth a look as a streaming option.