Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (illness) appeared on the team's injury report with an illness and has been tagged as questionable for Monday. The Mavericks' backcourt could be very thin with Klay Thompson (foot) also questionable, Quentin Grimes (illness) doubtful, and Luka Doncic (wrist) out. If Irving can't suit up, Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie would be in line for a big boost in minutes. Both of them would be solid streaming options if Thompson has to miss the game as well.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will suit up for Sunday's meeting with Miami. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Gafford has scored in double-figures in nine consecutive games and is an intimidating figure inside the paint with his blocking ability. Dallas needs a big game out of him and Dereck Lively II against Bam Adebayo. The minutes are quite evenly shared between the two centers, but Lively II has been the starter for the Mavericks in the most recent games.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Miami Heat. With Luka Doncic (wrist) sidelined, Gafford stepped up in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets, finishing with 13 points, six rebounds, three steals, and one block. Unfortunately, he's dealing with a sore shoulder. If the 26-year-old doesn't suit up for this one, Dereck Lively II would likely see an uptick in minutes. Naji Marshall, who had 26 points on Friday, and Maxi Kleber could also get more involved if Gafford can't get on the floor.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is set to play on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old has been managing a foot injury for some time, so fantasy managers should not anticipate a quick resolution. However, he is expected to continue to suit up in games, barring setbacks. Davis is having an MVP-worthy season, averaging a career-best 30.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks while shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) will play on Tuesday versus Utah. The 31-year-old has been dealing with a foot injury for a while, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect this to go away anytime soon. Fortunately, he should continue to play, barring a setback. Davis has had an MVP-caliber season thus far, averaging a career-high 31.1 points with 11.2 boards and 2.0 blocks while shooting 42.9% from deep. Of course, he needs to be in any fantasy lineup imaginable. Davis could also thrive even more with Walker Kessler (hip) sidelined.