Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The superstar guard was questionable coming into this game due to a left quad contusion. Despite that, Doncic will suit up and figures to play his normal role in the rotation. The expectation was that Jaden Hardy would shift to the bench, but instead Grant Williams will play with the second unit. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable getting Doncic back in their lineups on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Saturday's juicy matchup against Golden State. Doncic missed the previous game against Minnesota as Dallas completed a back-to-back. He should be available again, but we won't know for sure until he's officially declared available for the game. Jaden Hardy had a decent 17-point outing as Doncic's replacement in the starting unit on Thursday but will likely return to the bench if Dallas' main man returns.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) will catch a breather and sit out on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second night of the team's back-to-back. The Mavs suffered a fourth-quarter collapse in Wednesday's home loss to the injury-ravaged Cleveland Cavaliers, but it came by no fault of their franchise cornerstone. Doncic supplied 39 points with three triples, two steals, and two blocks in the defeat, trailing only Joel Embiid in points per game (33.7) and ranking third in average assists (9.2) on the campaign. The MVP candidate hopes to suit up for Saturday's showdown against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. With Doncic joining Kyrie Irving (heel) on the shelf for Thursday, the backcourt reins are left to Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, and Seth Curry as Dallas' primary floor generals. Volume scorer ... [More]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) is available to play on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Doncic was iffy due to quad soreness on the first part of Dallas' back-to-back set, but he is ready to roll. The 24-year-old offensive sensation has returned top-five value across all fantasy formats this year, specifically stockpiling 34.8 points, 11.6 assists, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 threes, and 2.2 combined steals plus blocks in a whopping 39.9 minutes per game during 12 contests without Kyrie Irving (heel) this season. Make sure Doncic is inserted into all daily season-long lineups. The perennial All-Star remains a threat to shatter any given slate, as evidenced by a ridiculous 50-point, 15-assist double-double with eight treys, six boards, four swipes, and three swats in the Christmas Day win over the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs could opt to rest Doncic on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, though.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) was not feeling well enough to attend morning shootaround but is expected to be able to play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Doncic is officially listed as probable on Dallas' injury report with an illness, but fantasy managers can plan on having the 24-year-old Slovenian superstar available for a clash with the defending NBA champions. The Mavericks are still missing Kyrie Irving (heel) on Monday, and Doncic is stuffing the stat sheet with 32.8 points, 12.0 assists, 9.1 rebounds, 3.8 threes, and 2.2 combined steals plus blocks in eight games without Irving this season. If Doncic gets unexpectedly ruled out, the Mavs would be down to the scorching-hot Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, and Seth Curry as their primary ball-handlers.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (back) will play on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. A lower back contusion won't keep Doncic out for a marquee matchup with LeBron James and company on Tuesday. DFS players will have to appropriately pay top dollar if playing Doncic without Kyrie Irving (heel) in Tuesday's lineup, but the 24-year-old perennial All-Star is averaging 30.0 points, 11.2 assists, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 triples in a gargantuan 40.5 minutes over five games without his sidekick this year. Note that Doncic played 44 minutes on Monday, but the Mavericks may not have the luxury of monitoring the superstar's playing time in this one.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It's the second part of a back-to-back set for Dallas, and Doncic is dealing with a lower-back contusion. The Mavericks could be seriously undermanned for Tuesday's battle with the Lakers, as Kyrie Irving (heel) has already been ruled out with a right heel contusion. Doncic registered a full line against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday with 35 points, eight rebounds, six assists, five threes, two steals, and two blocks and didn't sit much with 44 minutes. Dante Exum is averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 dimes, 4.3 boards, 1.3 swipes and 1.3 treys across his past four nights, so he's on the map as a viable fantasy streaming option in a banged-up Mavs backcourt. Fresh off a 19-point showing in a season-high 34 minutes on Monday, Jaden Hardy would also be on the radar if Doncic sits out.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic cooked up a 40-point triple-double in Wednesday's blowout win against Utah, posting 40 points with 14-for-25 shooting and recording 10 rebounds and 11 assists. He did most of his scoring early in the game and registered the first 25-point first-half triple-double in NBA history. Doncic shot a superb 6-for-12 from deep, and his line included a steal. The Mavericks star has had a couple of close misses in getting a 40-point triple-double lately and finally got the job done on Wednesday. It wouldn't be surprising to see him keep up the form in the next couple of games, as the Mavericks gear up to face the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies, who are both among the worst teams in the league.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (personal) will not suit up against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night due to personal reasons. This will be the MVP candidate's first game missed this season and it seems like it should be limited to just one game. Since he and Dante Exum (personal) are both out, Jaden Hardy and Seth Curry should both see an uptick in minutes while Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) would see a lot more usage if he's able to play.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd says guard Luka Doncic (thumb) will be available for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Houston Rockets. An MRI has revealed a left thumb sprain for Doncic, who returned to action in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after receiving X-rays on his hand during halftime. Doncic shrugged off the injury for his 10th 30-point effort of the year already during that meeting, and fantasy managers should be relieved to hear that he isn't going to miss additional time with the issue. The 24-year-old four-time All-NBA guard is racking up top-five numbers in points leagues this season, averaging 30.5 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.8 three-pointers in 35.1 minutes covering 16 games. Assuming Doncic later receives an official green light, he needs to be entrenched in all season-long lineups for a Southwest Division matchup on Tuesday against the Rockets, who admittedly lead the NBA in defensive rating as a team (106.8).

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) was a late addition to the injury report as he was dealing with knee soreness, but he has since been upgraded to available and will play against the Sacramento Kings. Other than Maxi Kleber (toe), the rest of the usual rotation is healthy for this game, so fantasy managers can expect the usual workload for any Mavericks on their roster. Doncic has been especially incredible so far this year as he's averaging 31.0 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The 24-year-old logged a team-high 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending the night with 35 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. However, he is dealing with right knee soreness, so head coach Jason Kidd and the medical staff could keep him out for the second game of consecutive outings. Of course, Kyrie Irving would be the No.1 offensive option for the Mavs if Doncic doesn't play. On the other hand, Grant Williams, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Derrick Jones Jr. could see a substantial increase in fantasy potential.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) was originally listed as questionable but he has since been upgraded as head coach Jason Kidd said that the MVP candidate will be playing. He should be a must-start in every fantasy format whenever he's on the floor. Since he'll be on the court, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy will go back to bench minutes and they likely won't see enough time to make them fantasy relevant right now. Fantasy managers can confidently put Doncic back into their lineups.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic continued his immense start to the 2023-24 campaign with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists on Friday against Denver, but he also had nine turnovers in a 125-114 loss. It was a fairly inefficiency shooting performance by Doncic as well, with him finishing 11-for-24 from the field, although he hit 6-for-11 from deep. Doncic has nailed nearly 45 percent of his three-point attempts, and it's helped him to lead the league in scoring. He will get a wonderful matchup next, as Dallas faces Charlotte on Sunday, a team that plays with a league-high pace but has a very poor defensive efficiency.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic put on a show against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, leading his troops to a 125-120 victory with 49 points. He completed the contest with four consecutive three-point makes, including a spectacular semi-hook from near the sideline with the shot clock expiring. Doncic went 9-for-14 from downtown overall, hitting 16-for-25 from the field. His night included 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Doncic didn't register a single turnover in 36 minutes on the court. This was Doncic's 15th career game with at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists -- only Oscar Robertson (16) has managed more such outings in NBA history before age 25.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) will play on Wednesday night against the Spurs. There were doubts regarding his availability for at least the opener. However, he returned to practice on Monday, participating every day since, and was present for Wednesday morning's shootaround. That said, Doncic may see fewer minutes than usual. But that shouldn't stop anyone from starting him in any fantasy format.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf), who participated in morning shootaround, remains tagged as questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic has practiced each day since Monday and his presence at Wednesday's session can only bode well for his ability to play in the opener. Even so, the 24-year-old superstar is set up to be a true game-time decision that likely comes down to how his calf strain feels following pre-game warmups. Kyrie Irving would soak up colossal usage if Doncic isn't cleared, while Jaden Hardy (ankle), who is expected to play despite an ankle sprain, would figure to be primed for the biggest surge in short-term value.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf), who is listed as questionable on the team's injury report, is no longer experiencing soreness and will practice Tuesday. Doncic will have his calf strain evaluated ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs to determine if he can be cleared to play. The 24-year-old fantasy sensation sounds to be continually improving after being a full participant in Monday's session. Even so, Doncic looks set to be a true game-time decision on Wednesday. If the four-time All-Star can't get the go-ahead for the contest, his next shot to suit up would be Friday's home opener versus the Brooklyn Nets. With Jaden Hardy (ankle) also questionable, Kyrie Irving could embrace monstrous usage with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry getting more shot attempts if Dallas is short-handed.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) went through a full practice on Monday. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said last week that there's no timetable for Doncic's return, but it looks like he might not even miss any action. This is certainly a big step towards being ready to play. Doncic is expected to practice again on Tuesday, and the team should announce its decision on his availability for Wednesday's season opener after the session.

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, guard Luka Doncic (calf) "is progressing." after suffering a strain during practice a few weeks ago. "He continues to do on-court work," said Kidd. "My hope is that he resumes practicing next week, but we'll see where we are after the weekend." The 2018 No. 3 overall pick averaged a career-high 32.4 points last season, adding 8.6 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.4 steals. Without question, Doncic is expected to remain a productive component of every fantasy lineup once he's healthy. However, it appears the 24-year-old might miss the opener versus the San Antonio Spurs. But fantasy managers are used to occasional absences from Doncic at this point in his career, considering he hasn't played more than 66 games in each of his previous four seasons. At any rate, Kyrie Irving will become the undisputed primary ball-handler for Wednesday's contest (and beyond) if Doncic is sidelined. With Jaden Hardy (ankle) potentially sitting out as well, Dante Exum could see meaningful minutes.