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DHJ Quick Take Bench Spark: Marvin Bagley III delivered the most prolific scoring performance by a Dallas Mavericks reserve this season, erupting for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting in Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tactical Mismatch: By stretching the floor with three 3-pointers, Bagley successfully pulled...

DHJ Quick Take Rotation Crisis: Naji Marshall has been downgraded from probable to questionable due to illness, joining P.J. Washington and Khris Middleton in a mounting health crisis affecting the Dallas Mavericks' wing depth. Defensive Identity: Marshall is coming off a 19-point, 5-steal performance in Portland; his potential absence strips...

DHJ Quick Take Health Concerns Mount: P.J. Washington has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to illness, adding another variable to an already unsettled Dallas Mavericks injury report. Key Piece: Washington has averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 55 games this...

DHJ Quick Take Status Update: Marvin Bagley III is officially listed as questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left shoulder impingement. Grit and Production: Despite the injury, Bagley returned to finish with a season-high 26 points and nine rebounds in Friday's win over Portland. Frontcourt...

DHJ Quick Take Reinforcement Arrives: Daniel Gafford is listed as probable for Monday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a two-game absence due to a right shoulder sprain. Elite Efficiency: Before the injury, Gafford was in the midst of a historic stretch, including a 20-point performance on 8-of-8 shooting against...

DHJ Quick Take Late Scratch: Khris Middleton was a surprise late addition to the injury report and was ruled out shortly before tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers due to an illness. Shorthanded Success: Despite missing Middleton and Daniel Gafford, Dallas snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-93 victory...

DHJ Quick Take The Return: Brandon Williams scored 11 points with 6 assists in his return from concussion protocol against the Denver Nuggets. Portland Ties: Williams, whose NBA debut came with the Trail Blazers, previews a physical road test against his former team at Moda Center. Locker Room Fun: Williams...

Cooper Flagg will play Friday night in Portland. The Dallas Mavericks rookie was not listed on the official injury report ahead of tonight's game against the Trail Blazers, clearing him to play despite leaving Wednesday's 142-135 loss against the Denver Nuggets with his right hand heavily wrapped and iced after...

Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Dallas Mavericks announced on the official injury report. Gafford had been listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's 142–135 loss to the Denver Nuggets before ultimately being held out, and the Mavericks moved him to...

Dwight Powell will draw the start at center Wednesday night for the Dallas Mavericks against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, filling in for the injured Daniel Gafford (right shoulder sprain). Powell, who is averaging 3.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 53 games this season, has shown he can step...