Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) and center Richaun Holmes (personal) have both been downgraded from doubtful to out on Friday. Given the doubtful tag, this isn't a surprise that they're not playing, but at least the team made it official with plenty of time before the game. This will be their second consecutive game missed, but Exum's absence will likely be felt more than Holmes' since he only sees 10.6 minutes a night. Exum has enjoyed a career resurgence of sorts but has come back to Earth a bit since Kyrie Irving returned. In place of Exum, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry should see some extra minutes. With Holmes out and Dereck Lively II (ankle) questionable, Dwight Powell could see some heavy minutes at center.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) remains out on Friday against the Phoenix Suns, while teammate Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful to play in the game. Butler continues to experience irritation in his right foot, with his next opportunity to take the court and end a three-game absence arriving when the Heat commence a five-game homestand on Monday versus the Houston Rockets. Miami's offense should center around Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo for however long Butler sits out. Over his last nine games without Butler, 2023 first-rounder Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers. With Martin unlikely to suit up due to a sprained right ankle on Friday, more minutes should fall into the hands of Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson on the wings.

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This was expected considering Martin was listed as doubtful for this game due to a right ankle sprain. The Heat are going to be shorthanded with Jimmy Butler and Haywood Highsmith also sidelined. That means, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Jamal Cain should all see significant roles in the rotation. Between the three, Robinson has the highest upside due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.

Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man will sit this game out due to a left wrist sprain. This is noteworthy because Brown has been starting at center recently. His absence means that Ibou Badji will get the starting nod. However, Doup Reath and Jabari Walker have been playing minutes at the center spot as well. It's a messy situation that should probably be avoided in fantasy formats right now.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland. He tried to play through a right heel contusion on Monday versus Utah, but Exum lasted for only 12 minutes. Jaden Hardy started the second half in Exum's place on Monday, and he will likely maintain the role versus the Trail Blazers. Josh Green could also get extended minutes, especially with a blowout expected in the game. The Mavericks are 12-point favorites on home court.