Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old suffered a left thumb sprain during Monday's contest. As a result, Irving will sit out on Wednesday after being listed as questionable heading into the game. In his absence, Tim Hardaway Jr. figures to move into the starting five. He has been playing extremely well lately and is a strong streaming option for Wednesday's slate.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as questionable for the team's Wednesday game against the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old star sustained a thumb injury in Monday's game, putting his availability at risk for the upcoming matchup. Having already missed 16 games this season, Irving's potential absence could see Jaden Hardy taking on an expanded role. When healthy, Irving averages 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game in 33 minutes of play.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) could make his return to action on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The 28-year-old has been sidelined for the past six games with a right plantar sprain, but he participated fully in the team's latest practice, indicating a potential comeback. Upon his return, Josh Green may see a reduction in minutes, given Exum's solid performances this season. Exum is currently averaging 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 20 minutes per game during this season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Davis will suit up for this game after being listed as probable heading into this contest. He'll be asked to do more of the heavy lifting with LeBron James (ankle) ruled out. Taurean Prince and Rui Hachimura will see an extended run with James sitting out. Fantasy managers should make sure to have Davis active for Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) remains out for Monday's home battle with the Boston Celtics. Exum has been nursing a plantar sprain in his right heel since Jan. 3, but he reportedly practiced fully in Sunday's session, so he would appear to have a decent chance of ending a nine-game absence when Dallas hosts the Phoenix Suns for a matchup between two Western Conference contenders on Wednesday. After falling out of the Association and participating in play overseas for two years, the former No. 5 overall pick was playing the best ball of his NBA career before going down. Averaging 9.3 points on 57.5% field-goal shooting, 2.9 assists, and 0.9 three-pointers on 45.2% shooting from deep in 19.5 minutes across 30 games, Exum is worthy of a fantasy stash in deeper settings. With Seth Curry (ankle) out on Monday, Jaden Hardy and Josh Green have clearer paths to playing time.