Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (adductor) won't play on Monday night versus Sacramento. AD made his Mavericks debut on Saturday versus the Rockets. He had an excellent showing, amassing 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. Unfortunately, Davis suffered an adductor strain in that one and was ruled out for the remain of the contest. It's unknown how much time he'll miss. If P.J. Washington (ankle) suits up, he'll likely slide back to the four spot. But if Washington is also out, Naji Marshall, who had 16 points on Saturday, should continue to benefit from an offensive standpoint.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the visiting Kings. Washington returned for Saturday's win over the Rockets after missing three games. But he logged only 16 minutes due to a sprained ankle. With Anthony Davis (Adductor) sidelined, Washington could move back to the four spot if he's available. But either way, it appears Naji Marshall, who had 16 points on Saturday, could find his way back into the starting lineup.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (abdomen) is officially available for Saturday's meeting with Houston. It's a new era for the team, with AD arriving in Dallas from Los Angeles in exchange for Luka Doncic. As expected, he has had a quality year, averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 42 games with the Lakers. Davis had also remained relatively healthy until he suffered an abdomen strain during the Lakers January 28 loss to the 76ers. It may take him a few days to find his rhythm with his new squad. Yet, Davis should be extra motivated to produce, so an uptick in production could be on the horizon. Since he'll likely spend most, if not all, of his time at the four, category managers may also see a bump in three-point shooting. Davis' presence, along with P.J. Washington (personal, will likely result in Kessler Edwards and Dante Exum heading back to the bench, significantly capping their fantasy potential.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (abdomen) is probable for Saturday's game against the Rockets. Davis was sent to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic in what some consider to be the biggest trade in NBA history. As such, AD will now suit up for the third team of his career after averaging 24.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 778 regular-season games. There's a chance he plays less than the 34 minutes he has averaged throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, Davis should be ready to roll and focused on making a positive impression in his first game in a Dallas uniform. He'll be playing the four, which could allow him to shoot more from behind the three-point line. But it may come at the expense of easy attempts close to the rim, potentially lowering his field goal percentage. With Davis back on the floor, P.J. Washington (personal), who is off the injury report, will slide over to the three spot, with Dante Exum and Kessler Edwards heading back to the bench after combining for 18 points as members of the starting lineup in Thursday's win over the Celtics.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (personal) is off the injury report heading into Saturday's meeting with the Rockets. The 26-year-old missed the last three games because of a personal matter. But he'll make his return on the same day Anthony Davis (abdomen) is expected to make his Mavs debut. Washington, who will likely slide over to the three spot, has averaged 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season. He's also shot 38.0% from Deep. However, with Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford on the floor, Washington could see a dip in production. For now, he should remain starting for fantasy managers.