Team Profile
Dallas Mavericks
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113.4 7thOffensive Rating
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110.4 18thDefensive Rating
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3.0 9thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game114.3 12th
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Points per game Against111.3 15th
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Rebounds per game42.7 17th
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Assists per game25.6 14th
Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes (knee) will suit up on Saturday versus Orlando. This will be his first game as a Piston after spending the previous three years in New York. He averaged 8.6 points in 162 career games with the Knicks, although he had more than a few potent fantasy showings. With Marcus Sasser (knee) unavailable, Grimes could work his way into the rotation. However, the 23-year-old is a risky fantasy option in any format, especially since he could see limited action.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is probable for Sunday's matchup with Indiana. He took an inadvertent shot to the face before the All-Star break and has made routine appearances on the injury report ever since. However, barring a significant setback, Doncic should be good to go versus one of the worst defensive teams in the league. As always, he's a must-start for all fantasy setups.
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) appears ready to make his debut for his new squad, with the team listing him as probable for Saturday's matchup against Orlando. Grimes missed the end of his stint in New York with a right knee issue, and the injury has also delayed his debut in Motown. However, it looks like he will be good to go this weekend. The 23-year-old has been largely ineffective in 2023-24 due to poor shooting, and it's unclear how big of a role he will have on the Pistons team, with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey running the backcourt.
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall was ejected from Friday's clash with the Heat. With less than a minute played in the fourth quarter, tempered flared in the game after Kevin Love fouled Zion Williamson. After a scrum formed on the court, Marshall appeared to have put his hand around Jimmy Butler's neck. Marshall might now receive a suspension for the incident. The 26-year-old struggled in Friday's game and finished scoreless in 13 minutes, but he's a valued reserve who would definitely be missed by the team. Marshall averages 7.3 points for the season with 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.4 minutes. The Pelicans resume play on Sunday against Chicago.
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will play on Thursday night versus Phoenix. Like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, Kleber has dealt with a nasal fracture of his own. He's also been burdened by a toe injury, which kept him off the floor for a few months this season. However, Kleber is good to go on Thursday night. Yet, with Lively, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington also active, it will be tough for him to get involved enough to make an impact for fantasy managers.