Dennis Smith Jr. Won't Play Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smith was listed as doubtful on Monday, so it's not surprising to see him sidelined for his second straight game. J.J. Barea (ankle) is expected to play, so he'll see increased playing time along with Jalen Brunson. […]

J.J. Barea Will Play on Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He's missed the last two games due to an ankle issue, but is good to go on Tuesday. Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) has been ruled out for this game. That means Barea and Jalen Brunson should see extra minutes coming […]

J.J. Barea is Questionable on Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Barea did go through parts of Monday's practice, but is still dealing with a left ankle sprain. Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is doubtful for Tuesday, so Barea would see more minutes without Smith in the rotation. Otherwise, Jalen […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Doubtful for Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The fact Smith is listed as doubtful a full day in advance is not a good sign. J.J. Barea (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday, so Jalen Brunson could have some value with the Mavs banged up. Fantasy owners will […]

Jalen Brunson Continues Good Performances As Starter

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson didn't have a very good shooting night against Sacramento on Sunday, finishing 5-for-13 from the field, including 0-for-4 from downtown, but he still managed to get into double figures with 13 points. Brunson, who's been starting recently with Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) on the shelf, also finished with four […]

DeAndre Jordan Pulls Down Season-High 23 Boards

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan has his most prolific rebounding night of the year on Sunday against the Kings, pulling down a season-high 23 boards in 30 minutes. Sadly, he couldn't provide a double-double for owners, finishing with eight points on 4-for-7 shooting. He did, however, also swat away three shots, which is his second-highest […]

Luka Doncic Scores 28 Points In Sunday's Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was 9-for-15-from the field and 9-for-14 from the line on Sunday against Sacramento to finish with 28 points. He also had nine assists, six rebounds, and one steal. His five turnovers looked ugly, but it was another strong effort from the rookie overall. Doncic's shot has been inconsistent this month, […]

Jalen Brunson (PG, DAL) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) and J.J. Barea (ankle) both currently banged up and their short term availability in doubt, rookie guard Jalen Brunson looks to have some upside as a streaming option for fantasy owners. Brunson, who helped lead Villanova to the […]

J.J. Barea To Sit Out Sunday's Game Against Kings

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea (ankle) will not play against the Kings on Sunday. This is the second straight game that the 34-year-old will miss. With Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) also out, Luka Doncic will operate the offense more often. Rookie Jalen Brunson, who has played well the past five games, is expected to […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Probable for Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He returned from a four game absence on Thursday, but he didn't shoot the ball. Smith should be able to play on Sunday, but he'll likely be a shaky DFS option while he's still bothered by the […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Going Harden The Paint

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. There really was not much to get excited about in Thursday's four-game slate. The coolest thing was Chicago vs. Orlando playing in Mexico. The most surprising thing was that the Suns won. Unfortunately, […]

DeAndre Jordan Perfect From Field During Loss

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was perfect from the field during Thursday’s defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. He made all five shots that he attempted, piling up 14 points and 15 rebounds for his fifth double-double in seven games during December. It’s unlikely that Jordan breaks out for a monster performance offensively […]

Luka Doncic Delivers Solid Performance

Dallas Mavericks point guard/small forward Luka Doncic finished Thursday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns with 13 points, five rebounds and a team-high six assists. Dallas totaled assists on just 14 of their buckets, with no player other than Doncic collecting more than two. Thursday marked Doncic’s eighth game this season -- and third in a […]

Dirk Nowitzki Set For Season Debut Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is set to make his 2018-19 season debut Thursday versus the Phoenix Suns. Despite the 40-year-old’s return to the rotation, Nowitzki will be operating with a minutes limit for the time being, which will severely hamper his fantasy productivity. If Nowitzki can return to last year’s level of play […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Return On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Smith Jr. had been held out for the past four contests due to a right wrist injury, but has been cleared to rejoin the fold Thursday. Expect Jalen Brunson to see a decrease in playing time […]

Maximilian Kleber No Longer Listed On Thursday's Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (toe) will play Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. Despite playing 17 minutes Wednesday, Kleber was originally questionable Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back. Seems like there have been no setbacks for Kleber, but his fantasy value will be low with Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) nearing a return.

Maximilian Kleber is Questionable for Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He played 17 minutes on Wednesday, so it doesn't sound like the injury is too serious. However, the Mavs want to be cautious because of the fact it's a back-to-back set. Dirk Nowitzki is expected to play on Thursday, so […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Could Return on Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) could return for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He sat out on Wednesday, but it sounds like Smith is getting close to a return. Jalen Brunson will return to the bench once Smith is healthy enough to play. Fantasy owners should check back closer to game time.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/13/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Finding value among tonight's four-game DraftKings slate is about as difficult as going an entire week without a phone or WiFi. Why you would want to do any of these things is the real question. It takes a strong 275 DraftKings fantasy points to even think about getting a foot in the door on an […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/13/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday had a massive slate with came with some serious stat lines. The only team that is playing on the second night of a back-to-back is the Dallas Mavericks so feel free to look there for some value and upside from the reserves like J.J. Barea and Wesley Matthews. Matthews did play 27 minutes in […]

Harrison Barnes Hot From Three-Point Line

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes had his three-point stroke working Wednesday against the Hawks, going 5-for-8 from beyond the arc on his way to scoring 25 points. His season's .403 percentage is well above his career average of .370, adding another dimension to his game. He is a good fantasy option for points and threes. […]

DeAndre Jordan Continues To Make Free Throws

Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan had 11 points, 11 rebounds and two assists Wednesday against the Hawks. He was 3-for-4 from the free-throw line as well. Jordan is shooting 76 percent from the line this season, a huge improvement from his career number of 45.5 percent. His season average of 13.6 rebounds per game (third […]

Luka Doncic Fills Up Stat Sheet

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic continued his fine rookie season Wednesday against the Hawks, registering 24 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while going 12-for-15 from the free-throw line. With an ability to play four positions, he is a strong fantasy asset, as he is eligible at guard and forward. Doncic should have another fine […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/12/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a MONSTER 11-game slate tonight, with fantastic options at each position, so you will be looking to jam some of these studs in your lineups. If you are rolling out multiple lineups tonight, you should be very excited with how many options there are, so look to diversify your player pool. In this […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Miss Wednesday’s Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will remain sidelined for Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due a right wrist injury. His absence will be his fourth straight, with Jalen Brunson in line to make his fourth start of the year at the point. Smith Jr. has delivered a strong sophomore campaign in his […]

RotoBaller NBA Recap: Tristan Thompson Keeps Scoring

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Saturday was a bit of a letdown, at least when comparing it to Friday's exciting 10-game slate. However, the night still provided some fascinating fantasy nuggets for us to examine. Sadly, though, the […]

Maximilian Kleber is Questionable for Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Kleber has been playing well this season, but his opportunity could be closing shortly. Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) is going to take away some of Kleber's playing time once he's healthy enough to take the court. Harrison Barnes and Dorian Finney-Smith […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Doubtful for Monday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Smith has been dealing with some discomfort in his right wrist. He did play through the previous injury, but that just seemed to make it worse. Jalen Brunson, J.J. Barea, and Luka Doncic would benefit if Smith sits […]

Jalen Brunson Plays Well In Second Start

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson made his second NBA start in Saturday's win over the Houston Rockets, finishing with 14 points on 7-for-9 shooting. He had three assists and three steals as well. Brunson seems to be growing into a larger role for the Mavericks, but he'll return to the bench when Dennis Smith […]

Wesley Matthews Scores 21 Points Against Rockets

Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews scored 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting in Saturday's win over the Houston Rockets. Matthews added in three rebounds and three assists while shooting 4-for-7 from deep. It's been an uneven year for Matthews, and Monday's meeting with the Orlando Magic pits Matthews against a team that allows the eighth-fewest points […]