Dallas Mavericks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

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.

Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown (wrist) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas. The seven-foot-two giant, who has made four consecutive starts for the team, is nursing a left wrist sprain. Brown has been used as the starting center in Deandre Ayton's (knee) absence, while Portland's other backup big, Duop Reath (back), has also been absent from the team. The 27-year-old hasn't seen much playing time as a starter, though, averaging just 11.8 minutes. He's been good on the glass by grabbing 7.0 rebounds, but offensively, Brown has contributed only 1.5 points.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Monday's loss to Utah with a right heel contusion. He was already considered questionable for the game with the same issue. It looks like Exum wanted to give it a go, but he apparently wasn't able to push through the injury for the entire night. The Australian guard logged 12 minutes and had four points with three assists. Exum has been fantastic for the Mavericks and even maintained his starting position on Monday despite Kyrie Irving's return. Josh Green, Jaden Hardy, and Tim Hardaway Jr. are the main candidates to step up if Exum is forced to take some time off due to his injury.

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) remains out for Monday's battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old has averaged a career-high 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals this season. Unfortunately, he's battled various injuries, so his time on the floor has been limited during the 2023-24 campaign. The Heat could have certainly used him versus a high-powered Clippers' offense. Martin could have also benefited from a production standpoint, considering Jimmy Butler (foot) is out. However, Miami still has Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, with both men expected to be the primary offensive options on Monday night.