Dallas Mavericks center Maxi Kleber (nose) is expected to suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Mavs likely won't have Dereck Lively II (nose) for at least a few games, with the rookie scheduled to undergo surgery on Monday. Fortunately, Kleber should be available. However, with Richaun Holmes coming off a double-double, Kleber could see fewer minutes than usual, meaning he's not worth starting in any fantasy format.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as doubtful heading into Saturday's meeting with Milwaukee. Irving remains one of the NBA's most productive statistical performers, averaging 25.2 points and shooting 41.1% from behind the arc. Yet, he's missed 21 games so far this season, with his most recent ailment, a thumb sprain, keeping him off the floor for the last five games. Fortunately for Dallas, Luka Doncic (ankle) is off the injury report, which will help lessen the blow. Irving's anticipated absence should also mean more scoring chances for Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, and Josh Green.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Doncic wasn't available on Wednesday in Minnesota, marking his eighth absence of the 2023-24 campaign. But it appears he's good to go, which is good news, considering Kyrie Irving (thumb) isn't expected to play. The 24-year-old is averaging a career-high 34.7 points with 9.6 assists, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals this season. He's also shot 37.5% from deep. That said, Doncic's presence should mean fewer minutes and scoring chances for Jaden Hardy. Still, Hardy remains a viable streaming option if Irving doesn't return.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But the biggest story surrounding the multi-time MVP isn't his health but whether he'll remain a Laker. Recent reports have surfaced suggesting he could be on his way out of Los Angeles. However, his agent, Rich Paul, shot down those rumors, stating, "LeBron won't be traded, and we aren't asking to be." Of course, anything is certainly possible, especially with Los Angeles struggling to remain in the playoff conversation. Yet, as long as James remains on the floor, which has been a challenge over the last few years, he should continue to be a valuable asset for any fantasy manager, no matter what uniform he's wearing moving ahead.

Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (ankle) won't return to Friday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He struggled before the injury and ended the night with six points off 2-for-7 shooting. Washington's next contest is on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, and it's certainly possible that Jones will carry some kind of injury designation heading into that one. But if the ankle issue keeps him off the floor, Corey Kispert might enter the starting lineup, with Jordan Poole taking over most of the ball handling duties.