Thu Jan 11 | 20:40 | Tim Hardaway Jr. To Start On Thursday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The Mavs will give Hardaway the starting nod with Luka Doncic (ankle) on the sideline for this game. This means that Jaden Hardy will come off the bench, so his fantasy value won't be as appealing on Thursday. Hardaway could be worth a look as a streaming option with an extended role in this game. |
Source: Dallas Mavericks | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Dec 14 2023 | 10:18 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Probable Thursday |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) is expected to be available on Thursday versus the Timberwolves. He's bothered by back spasms but is listed as probable for the contest. The back issue kept Hardaway Jr. out from Monday's battle with the Grizzlies, but he returned on Tuesday to put on a show against the Lakers. Hardaway Jr. had a third appearance in a row with at least four made three-pointers and registered 32 points off the bench in 37 minutes. The 31-year-old should feature heavily again on Thursday despite the bench role as Dallas continues to battle the injury bug. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 6 2023 | 15:26 | Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Both Active Against Jazz |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) are both available on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The Mavericks get back their second and third scoring options for Wednesday's matchup. Irving couldn't play in Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot soreness, but he'll return to excellent averages of 23.1 points, 5.5 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.1 steals over 15 games. On the heels of a monster 36-point, 18-assist, and 15-rebound triple-double last Friday, Luka Doncic should have fewer offensive responsibilities. Back spasms have kept Hardaway out of the Mavs' previous two contests, but he'll re-enter head coach Jason Kidd's lineup with averages of 16.8 points and a career-high 3.4 treys in 17 games as the sixth man. The sharpshooting Seth Curry (12 points in 36 minutes last Friday) is not an advisable fantasy choice with THJ off the injury report against Utah. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 5 2023 | 15:32 | Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable Wednesday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) are both questionable for Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Dallas would appear to have a good chance to get Irving and Hardaway back from their respective injuries, after the two sharpshooters were also at Monday's practice. Irving couldn't go for Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot soreness, but his presence at practice would suggest he's on the right side of the questionable tag for Wednesday. Fresh off a mammoth 36-point, 18-assist, and 15-rebound triple-double last Friday, Luka Doncic would have less on his plate if his running mate returns. Back spasms have held Hardaway out of the Mavs' latest two matchups, on the other hand, but the sharpshooting Seth Curry (12 points in 36 minutes Friday) would be safe to discard back to fantasy waiver wires if THJ gets the green light against Utah. |
Source: Grant Afseth - SI.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 4 2023 | 16:07 | Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Both Practicing Monday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) participated in practice on Monday. Though role players Grant Williams (knee), Josh Green (elbow), and Maxi Kleber (toe) were all out of Monday's session, Dallas would seem to have a good opportunity to get Irving and Hardaway back from their respective injuries. Irving couldn't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder with right foot soreness, but his presence at practice would suggest he's on the right side of questionable for Wednesday's tilt vs. the Utah Jazz. Back spasms have kept Hardaway out of the Mavs' latest two contests, on the other hand, but he'll hope to rejoin head coach Jason Kidd's lineup alongside Irving against the Jazz. It remains to be seen if the two offensive-minded contributors are able to continue practicing ahead of Wednesday's action, but we'll keep a close eye on their statuses up until then. |
Source: Grant Afseth - SI.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Dec 2 2023 | 20:26 | Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr. Out On Saturday |
Dallas Mavericks guards Josh Green (elbow) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) have both been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Star guard Kyrie Irving (foot) will join them on the sideline for this game. The absence of these three will leave the Mavs extremely shorthanded for this game. Luka Doncic will be asked to carry the load on offense. Fantasy managers should expect Seth Curry and Jaden Hardy to have expanded roles, which should give them some streaming appeal. |
Source: Grant Afseth | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Nov 30 2023 | 16:13 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable With Back Spasms |
Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to back spasms. Hardaway's play on the court has long been streaky, but his availability has been consistent for the Mavs this year, participating in all 17 of their games. Hardaway is slumping of late, averaging 10.0 points on a dismal 30.6% shooting clip overall with 2.8 threes on just 28.0% shooting from beyond the arc over his last three nights. The 31-year-old sixth man is never completely safe to jettison to fantasy waiver wires, as he can heat up in a moment's notice, but we wouldn't fault you for finding more stable options while Dallas is mostly healthy. Keep the struggling Hardaway on watchlists if considering dropping him in shallow leagues, while Josh Green and Derrick Jones Jr. are some names to help fill THJ's shoes if he's out on Friday. |
Source: Grant Afseth - SI.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Oct 21 2023 | 07:00 | NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early |
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA.  IntroductionI am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents-- it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities.  |
Sun Sep 24 2023 | 22:04 | Pacers Reportedly Not Interested In Tim Hardaway Jr. |
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pacers aren't interested in acquiring guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. Buddy Hield is expected to be moved sometime soon, with Dallas recently emerging as a potential destination. However, despite the fact that the salaries between both players are similar, making a swap easier, Indiana may not be fond of Hardaway's additional contract year. The 31-year-old has bounced around the league throughout his career, making stops in New York, Atlanta, and Dallas. He's appeared in 657 regular-season games, averaging 14.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 36.1% shooting from deep. Hardaway was rumored to be on the move last season, although it never happened. But with the Mavs seemingly not done reshaping the roster, the sharpshooter's days in Dallas might be coming to an end. |
Source: Marc Stein | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jul 8 2023 | 20:41 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Expected To Be Moved |
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are expected to trade guard Tim Hardaway Jr. The 31-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 71 games last season. He's also a career 36.1% shooter from deep. However, Hardaway has two years, $34 million left on his contract, which may make moving him difficult. But he should remain a semi-reliable fantasy producer moving ahead, assuming he stays healthy, no matter what uniform he's wearing. |
Source: Mark Stein | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 2 2023 | 10:17 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Hits Six Treys During 31-Point Night |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. showcased outstanding shooting in Saturday's loss to Miami, hitting 6-for-10 from downtown and 11-for-15 overall from the field. He finished with 31 points and also managed six rebounds and seven assists in the contest. Hardaway Jr. has sparked into life in recent games and the Mavericks need more of the same, with the team's playoff chances hanging in the balance. They go again on Sunday versus the Hawks, with Hardaway Jr. meeting a team against whom he has the best scoring average of his career at 17.5 points per game. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 20 2023 | 19:39 | Tim Hardaway Jr. To Play On Monday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is good news with fellow guard Luka Doncic (thigh) still on the sideline. The expectation is that Hardaway is going to play a bigger role in the rotation. Kyrie Irving is also healthy and playing, so he'll take some of the value away from Hardaway. Despite that, Hardaway is still worth looking at as a streaming option while Doncic is out. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 20 2023 | 15:10 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable For Monday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He popped up on the injury report with a non-COVID related illness, so fantasy managers will have to continue to monitor his status. The Mavericks are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before they make a final decision. The absence of Hardaway would mean additional playing time for Josh Green and Jaden Hardy on Monday. |
Source: Mavs PR | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 15 2023 | 18:54 | Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Both Out Wednesday |
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Source: Mavs PR | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 15 2023 | 15:29 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out Wednesday |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets. He will miss a second consecutive game with right hamstring tightness. Reggie Bullock (illness) took Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit Monday versus Minnesota and should remain in the role against Denver, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Meanwhile, Josh Green also benefits from Hardaway Jr.'s absence and has already featured very heavily in the rotation lately. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Feb 14 2023 | 21:47 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Uncertain Against Denver |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Hardaway is dealing with tightness in his hamstring and has already missed a game due to the injury. The Mavericks could choose to sit Hardaway with the All-Star break right around the corner. Reggie Bullock (illness) got the start last game with Hardaway out, but his status is also up in the air for Wednesday. If both are out, look to Josh Green to see a hefty amount of minutes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jan 20 2023 | 18:44 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Available On Friday |
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The veteran guard has been cleared to play after missing Wednesday's contest due to a sprained left ankle. The expectation is that Hardaway will slide into the starting five on Friday. There should be more action than normal available for him with the Mavericks banged up. Hardaway is worth looking at as a streaming option for Friday, but is probably more of a deep league option. |
Source: Mavs PR | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 17 2023 | 18:14 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Ruled Out Wednesday |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Hardaway will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury after not practicing on Tuesday. Hardaway's next chance to play will come Friday against the Miami Heat. Reggie Bullock should continue to see a boost but is not much more than a threes streamer with the occasional steal. |
Source: Tim MacMahon | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jan 15 2023 | 07:37 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Sprains Left Ankle |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against Portland after spraining his left ankle. He got hurt in the fourth quarter and finished with 10 points, two rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes. Hardaway Jr. struggled all night, but he has been a very productive player since the start of last month and will be a big miss if he has to spend some time on the sideline. Jaden Hardy finished the game in his place on Saturday and Reggie Bullock, who was a superb 8-for-10 from deep during a 24-point night, could get a bigger role offensively. |
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Dec 4 2022 | 07:44 | Tim Hardaway Jr. Hits Knicks With Eight Treys |
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped eight three-point bombs on the Knicks in Saturday's 121-100 win. He showed no mercy towards his former team, shooting 10-for-17 overall from the field and bagging 28 points in just 28 minutes. The 30-year-old sniper added seven rebounds, one assist and one steal with one turnover. Hardaway Jr. joined the starting unit four games ago, and he's clearly doing everything in his power to stay there. He's nailed 19 triples across the last three games, averaging 25.3 points during the stretch. Hardaway Jr. is nicely positioned to have another hot night on Monday, as Dallas faces the Suns, who are ranked 22nd in opposition three-point percentage. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |