Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is expected to play on Monday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Net is listed as probable after missing his previous six games because of a right thumb sprain. Irving continues to be a productive fantasy asset. However, Irving has missed plenty of time throughout the 2023-24 campaign, so it's been a constant issue for fantasy managers. Of course, he should be back in all fantasy lineups. At any rate, Irving's expected return should mean fewer minutes and scoring opportunities for Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Green, and Jaden Hardy. It might also mean fewer offensive chances for Luka Doncic, who's scored at least 40 points in each of his previous two games.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been officially ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This doesn't come as a shock considering Irving was listed as doubtful heading into this game. The good news is, Irving reportedly had a few good days at practice and should be ready for Monday's game. In the meantime, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green will have extended roles in the rotation. Between the two, Hardaway is the better streaming option, but both have value for Saturday's slate.

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 guards Luka Doncic (ankle) and Kyrie Irving (thumb) won't play Wednesday against Minnesota. Doncic, who's had a massive workload lately, will sit out his first game since Jan. 15, while Irving will miss a fifth consecutive game. With Dante Exum (knee) also on the injury report as doubtful, the Mavericks backcourt could be very shorthanded on Wednesday. The trio of Jaden Hardy, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Josh Green should do most of the heavy lifting.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game and his 20th game overall. He's still dealing with a sprained thumb right now and there hasn't been a timetable set for his return. Grant Williams entered the starting five in Irving's place over the past three games and he's produced a mixed bag of results. He put up a very good stat line in their last contest with 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. Most of the time, fantasy managers won't be able to expect that same kind of production, but the Mavericks have been quite banged up lately. He still garners streaming value and will likely remain that way until Irving comes back.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The superstar guard will miss his third game in a row due to a sprained thumb. The assumption is that Grant Williams will remain in the starting five. However, Williams hasn't been great lately, so fantasy managers are better off going with Tim Hardaway Jr. for Saturday's slate.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is doubtful for Saturday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. Irving will likely miss a third consecutive outing as the multi-time All-Star continues to deal with a sprained right thumb. Luka Doncic (ankle), coming off a 73-point outing on Friday against Atlanta, would normally absorb most of the scoring opportunities. However, with Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) questionable, fantasy managers could get extra production out of guys like Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Dante Exum. There's also a chance Jaden Hardy could get enough work to warrant value consideration in DFS contests.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) will be forced to miss a second consecutive game with a thumb sprain. He originally was listed as questionable for the opening injury report against the Atlanta Hawks but has been downgraded once more. Irving has been good for moderate periods this season but has already missed his fair share of games. The good thing for the Mavericks is that the rest of the backcourt is healthy so they won't have to scrounge at the bottom of the rotation to find someone to throw on the court. While Irving watches from the sidelines, Luka Doncic will be primed for a huge game. Meanwhile, Josh Green and Tim Hardaway Jr. could serve as stronger streaming options.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Irving was forced to sit out of their last game due to a right thumb sprain. His absence allowed Grant Williams to move into the starting unit. However, Williams only played 11 minutes before being ejected from the contest. If Irving sits, Williams might start again, but Tim Hardaway Jr. is the main beneficiary here.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old suffered a left thumb sprain during Monday's contest. As a result, Irving will sit out on Wednesday after being listed as questionable heading into the game. In his absence, Tim Hardaway Jr. figures to move into the starting five. He has been playing extremely well lately and is a strong streaming option for Wednesday's slate.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) is listed as questionable for the team's Wednesday game against the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old star sustained a thumb injury in Monday's game, putting his availability at risk for the upcoming matchup. Having already missed 16 games this season, Irving's potential absence could see Jaden Hardy taking on an expanded role. When healthy, Irving averages 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game in 33 minutes of play.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving put up both a season-high and his highest scoring output while wearing a Mavs jersey. The superstar combo guard finished the 128-124 win on Thursday night with 44 points on 15-for-26 shooting and added 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals, five turnovers, and six made threes in the process. Luka Doncic (ankle) ended up missing the game and the Knicks were coming into it as the hottest team in 2024. Irving was up to his usual magic tricks with the ball while scoring from everywhere on the floor. His usage and fantasy value skyrockets every time Doncic is sidelined, so fantasy managers will want to look out for that as the season progresses.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) hasn't played since December 8 after suffering a right heel contusion. He was then listed as questionable on Monday for their game against the Utah Jazz but has been upgraded to active. Jaden Hardy will likely take the biggest fantasy hit after getting moved back to the bench from the starting five. Dante Exum and Josh Green could also see less usage in this contest. On the other hand, Irving should be starting in all fantasy formats. He's averaged 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.4 turnovers, and 2.5 threes per game this year.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors. Thursday's 118-110 loss to Minnesota marked the 11th consecutive game Irving has missed, and his return on Saturday appears unlikely, but the fact that Irving is now carrying a doubtful tag is a sign that he could be available soon. Dante Exum's fantasy value will take a big hit once Irving is ready to return.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Irving continues to nurse a right heel contusion and carries no clear timetable for a return, last appearing for Dallas on Dec. 8. Before going down, the 31-year-old offensive wizard was pouring in 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, 2.5 treys, and 1.2 steals per game. Without any indication that Irving is practicing, we would tentatively place him on the wrong side of questionable to play on Saturday when the Mavs visit the Golden State Warriors. All fantasy managers can do is stay patient. Head coach Jason Kidd will have to dig deep for a competitive rotation with Luka Doncic (quad) also out against the vaunted Wolves defense on Thursday, setting up Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, and Seth Curry to run the offense and Tim Hardaway Jr. to have the greenest of shooting lights.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The tally of missed games will reach six on Wednesday for Irving, who remains on the shelf with a right heel contusion that he suffered on Dec. 8. Dallas is yet to provide a definitive timeline for Irving's return, so he would appear rather unlikely to play on Friday for a Southwest Division clash with the Houston Rockets. It's been a Luka Doncic takeover for the 16-10 Mavericks in Irving's stead, with Doncic compiling 33.3 points, 11.6 assists, 9.3 rebounds, 4.0 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in nine games without Irving in 2023-24. Dante Exum is averaging 17.0 points on a sizzling 74.4% field-goal clip with 3.6 assists and 2.4 threes in 29.7 minutes across his last five dates, so the former No. 5 overall pick is worth riding in fantasy hoops until the wheels fall off.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday versus Minnesota. He injured his right heel against Portland last week. Irving is wearing a walking boot and using crutches, so it might take a while until he's ready to play again. Seth Curry (ankle) moved into the starting lineup as Irving's replacement at the start of the week, but he's now nursing an injury himself. Dante Exum has stepped up on the Mavericks backcourt lately and should be a prominent figure again on Thursday, while Jaden Hardy also benefits from the injuries.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) will not play on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving was diagnosed with a right heel contusion in the aftermath of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, leaving him without a firm timetable for a return. Irving will have another opportunity to play on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, and we'll consider him day-to-day until we hear more. The skilled 31-year-old scorer is averaging 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.5 threes in 31.8 minutes across 17 games during his first full year with the Mavs. Dante Exum, averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers over his last four games, is a legitimate fantasy streaming option with Irving not around on Tuesday. Jaden Hardy got hot for 19 points, five triples, and four assists on Monday, but his role in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation would not be set in stone if Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) is active.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) underwent an MRI after exiting Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Luckily, the veteran avoided a serious injury, with results revealing a heel contusion. Since then, he's returned to Dallas for treatment. However, the Mavs might be without him for a while, judging by Irving's history. The former Brooklyn Net has appeared in 17 games this season, averaging 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.2 steals. As a result, Luka Doncic is expected to pick up most of the load on the scoring end. But guys like Dante Exum, who had 23 points on Friday, and Derrick Jones Jr. may see more attention from fantasy managers.

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.