Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has picked up yet another questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran superstar continues to deal with an ankle issue, but the injury has kept him off the court just five times since the beginning of February. It's the start of a back-to-back for the Lakers, so it's more likely James will sit out Saturday's contest. Fantasy managers need to monitor his status closely. Taurean Prince is first in line to take over from James in the starting unit. He's notched 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists running with the starters this season.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) is out for Friday's game against Golden State. Kleber had a decent showing in Thursday's win over Atlanta, finishing with seven points, six boards, and one block in 21 minutes. But he'll sit this one out because of back spasms. The Mavs also won't have Dereck Lively II (knee), so Daniel Gafford should get even more work. There's also a chance Dwight Powell gets some action, although he's hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's tilt against the Warriors. He was already unlikely to play after picking up a doubtful tag due to a sore right knee. There's hope Dallas' MVP candidate can return on Sunday versus Houston. Kyrie Irving should be a usage monster without Doncic, with Tim Hardaway Jr. also in a spot to get extra shots. Meanwhile, Dante Exum is the likeliest candidate to move into the starting five, which will boost his fantasy value.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) is now doubtful for Friday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. Doncic is still dealing with right knee soreness but has played in nine straight games. If the 25-year-old cannot suit up, Tim Hardaway, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum will likely see an uptick in minutes. Fantasy managers should explore other options at guard just in case the Mavericks star point guard is unavailable.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis (knee) and LeBron James (ankle) will play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Washington. Both saw less than 30 minutes of action on Tuesday against Toronto and should have some extra freshness from the lighter workload. The Wizards have one of the weakest defenses in the league, so this could end up as a real massacre as James and Davis try to keep the team's playoff push going.