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Bagley will miss a third straight game with a sprained neck, and Daniel Gafford should continue to see big minutes at center. Dwight Powell should operate as Gafford’s primary backup, and Moussa Cissé could see some additional run if he’s available.

After playing 13 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Kings, Powell figured more prominently in the Mavericks’ rotation on Friday. The 23 minutes were the most the veteran forward/center has played in a game since January 28 against the Timberwolves. With Daniel Gafford (14 points, five rebounds and two blocks) still under a minutes restriction due to his right ankle, there were a few more minutes available to Powell against the Grizzlies. Give him credit for recording a double-double, but fantasy managers should not consider adding Powell.

Bagley III started Thursday’s matchup with the Kings while Gafford sat, and the pair of centers will swap availability for the second leg of Dallas’ back-to-back set. Expect Gafford to see plenty of run with Bagley III ruled out and P.J. Washington (ankle) listed as doubtful.

Gafford was initially doubtful for Thursday’s game, so his being ruled out is unsurprising. Marvin Bagley III is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Gafford, whose right ankle has been an issue since training camp, appears unlikely to play on Thursday. If he sits, that would open up a place in the starting lineup for Marvin Bagley III, and he would be a solid streaming option for managers needing a post player.

While Daniel Gafford (9/4/1/1/1 in 17 minutes) continues to start, his persistent right ankle issues open the door for Bagley to provide decent value despite coming off the bench. Since joining the Mavericks, Bagley has averaged 13.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in 23.1 minutes. The combination of lackluster defensive production and poor foul shooting makes Bagley a challenging player to rely on in most fantasy leagues. However, managers punting free-throw percentage may be in a position to stream him later this week, given Dallas’s back-to-back on Thursday and Friday.

Gafford is available after initially being questionable for Tuesday’s game. He’ll take on his usual role as Dallas’ starting center, with Marvin Bagley III slotting in as the backup.

Gafford is on the injured report once again for right ankle injury management reasons, but the 27-year-old center hasn’t missed a game since January 24. Marvin Bagley III would replace Gafford in the starting lineup if he’s ultimately ruled out.

Gafford was initially listed as questionable for right ankle injury management reasons, but has since been ruled in for Sunday’s matchup with the Pacers. While the 27-year-old center’s ankle injury has lingered, he hasn’t missed a game in almost a month.

Gafford’s right ankle injury has lingered throughout the season, but he hasn’t missed a game since January 24. If that changes on Sunday, Marvin Bagley III will be the next man up.