Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He may have to skip the action due to low back tightness. Williams' absence would be a significant setback for the Mavericks, as the 25-year-old has looked fantastic in an expanded role this month. Over nine March appearances, Williams has averaged 17.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals. If Williams can't play on Thursday, Spencer Dinwiddie is likely to have a heavy workload, with Jaden Hardy receiving a bit more action off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will not play on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Naji Marshall figures to take on a larger role again with Washington unavailable. He had a career night with 38 points in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. The 27-year-old has been an efficient scorer throughout the month, notching 22.2 points on 53.7 percent shooting with 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (adductor) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. AD recently returned to the lineup for Monday's win over Brooklyn after spending time on the shelf because of a strained adductor. He played well despite being limited to only 26 minutes, ending the night with 12 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block. As expected, Davis sat out the following night in the loss to the Knicks, opening the door for Kai Jones to enter the starting lineup and finish with nine points, eight rebounds, one steal, and one block. If Davis is ruled out again, fantasy managers should expect to see Jones back with the first five, increasing his fantasy upside for managers.

Dallas Mavericks forwardP.J. Washington(ankle) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Washington has been dealing with a sprained left ankle that will keep him out of the lineup. With the 26-year-old sidelined, players like Naji Marshall, Max Christie, Kessler Edwards and Klay Thompsonwill likely be relied upon to take extra minutes during Tuesday's contest. Fantasy managers may want to look at Marshall as an option this evening. He exploded for 22 points, four rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes coming off the bench on Monday against the Nets.

Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks forwardAnthony Davis(adductor) will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. However, according to Bontemps, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said Davis will be on a 28-minute limit for tonight's game in Brooklyn. Davis has been out of action since February 8, his first game as a Maverick. With the big man's minutes restricted in his return, he is likely a risky option for fantasy managers for this evening's contest.