Daniel

Gafford

Gafford’s lack of consistent minutes has limited his impact in fantasy basketball this season, but he he been solid recently. This was his third straight double-double, and he has played 24.5 minutes per game during this stretch, which is a slight increase over his season average. He has always been a player that can do a lot in limited action, and if he continues to pour in the double-doubles, he’ll be worth rostering.

Count Gafford among the post players who have a clear idea where they’re at their best offensively. He did not miss a shot on Sunday, with all ten of his makes coming in the restricted area. Add in a free throw as part of a three-point play, and the result was a season-high point total. Gafford has scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances, which gives his fantasy value a slight boost despite his playing time still being restricted.

Flagg, who was a game-time call for Sunday’s game, is good to go. Also of note is Gafford’s return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics. As a result, Dwight Powell will head to the bench.

Gafford is missing the second game of a back-to-back as he continues to manage an ankle injury. With Marvin Bagley III (neck) also out, expect P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell to see additional minutes at center.

Bagley III is still working his way back from a neck strain, and he’s likely to miss a fifth straight contest. Gafford will get the night off for the second leg of Dallas’ back-to-back set, which isn’t too surprising. With both bigs expected to miss this one, expect Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington to see additional run.

This will be a fourth straight absence for Bagley, with no end in sight. Daniel Gafford will continue to operate as the starting center, with Dwight Powell filling out the backup minutes.

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.