Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as doubtful heading into Saturday's meeting with Milwaukee. Irving remains one of the NBA's most productive statistical performers, averaging 25.2 points and shooting 41.1% from behind the arc. Yet, he's missed 21 games so far this season, with his most recent ailment, a thumb sprain, keeping him off the floor for the last five games. Fortunately for Dallas, Luka Doncic (ankle) is off the injury report, which will help lessen the blow. Irving's anticipated absence should also mean more scoring chances for Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, and Josh Green.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Doncic wasn't available on Wednesday in Minnesota, marking his eighth absence of the 2023-24 campaign. But it appears he's good to go, which is good news, considering Kyrie Irving (thumb) isn't expected to play. The 24-year-old is averaging a career-high 34.7 points with 9.6 assists, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals this season. He's also shot 37.5% from deep. That said, Doncic's presence should mean fewer minutes and scoring chances for Jaden Hardy. Still, Hardy remains a viable streaming option if Irving doesn't return.

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (knee) won't play on Saturday versus the Lakers. With Immanuel Quickley now in Toronto, Grimes has received more work. He averaged 9.4 points in January, his highest-scoring output of the year. However, he has been battling a sprained knee, keeping him off the floor on Thursday versus the Indiana Pacers. Miles McBride got more involved in that one, ending the night with 16 points and two steals, making him worth considering as a streaming option against Los Angeles.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (illness) was able to participate in practice on Thursday. The veteran guard missed Tuesday's game due to an illness but appears ready to get back on the court. Thompson is expected to return after a one-game absence for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The return of Thompson should shift Brandin Podziemski back to the bench. Podziemski still has some streaming appeal off the bench but is more of a deep league option.

New York Knicks guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Pacers. The 23-year-old hurt his right knee against Utah on Tuesday. He was able to finish the game, but Grimes' status for Thursday's action is up in the air. Grimes has produced some solid performances off the bench recently but has mostly been quiet in 2023-24, averaging 7.3 points across 20.2 minutes. Miles McBride will likely play a more prominent role in the rotation if Grimes won't play on Thursday, with Malachi Flynn possibly also getting a look in a clash that promises to be an up-tempo game.