Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is currently tagged as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran forward is back on the injury report due to a left ankle issue. James was able to play on Sunday and didn't appear to be slowed down by his ankle. It's worth noting that Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set. Possibly, the Lakers hold out James on Wednesday, so that he can play on Thursday versus the Washington Wizards. If that happens, Taurean Prince would move into the starting lineup, increasing his fantasy value.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will be available for Tuesday's contest against Cleveland. He'll be in action for a third straight game after initially being listed as probable for the contest. Kleber has been pushed to the bench for the most recent games, but he's still seen healthy minutes. However, the 32-year-old tends to cruise through games without providing much for fantasy managers.

The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded guard Luka Doncic (nose) from probable to available for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Doncic continues to battle through a broken nose, having not sat out since Jan. 31. Expect the NBA's current scoring leader to handle his usual allotment of minutes on the first night of Dallas' back-to-back set in a rigid matchup against a Cavs team that ranks first in the Eastern Conference in defensive efficiency (108.0).

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) is considered probable for Tuesday's clash with the Cavaliers. In a strange coincidence, multiple Mavericks players have had their noses broken in recent times, and Kleber is one of them, but the nasal fracture isn't expected to keep him off the court. Kleber is set to have an important role in slowing down the twin towers of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, but his effectiveness on the offensive end is very limited. The 32-year-old averages 8.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 27.3 minutes for the month.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Cavaliers. Doncic has played in each of the last nine games, and it's safe to assume he will remain in the lineup on Tuesday. The NBA's leading scorer will enter Tuesday's battle following a 74-point effort across his last two appearances. Doncic remains a regular triple-double treat as well, and he posted a 39-7-6 line in his first meeting with Cleveland this season.