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Dybantsa sustained the injury in the preseason finale, and it’s serious enough to keep him out through at least Wednesday. It’s unclear when he’ll be available, but Dybantsa’s next chance to take the court will come Friday against the Raptors. For as long as Dybantsa is out, Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton are likely to see bumps in playing time and usage, with Coulibaly the favorite to fill in with the first unit.

Middleton will head back to the Wizards, a team he spent parts of the past two seasons with. The veteran was dealt from the Wizards to the Mavericks during the 2025-26 season, but in the 34 games he appeared in before being traded, he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He’s unlikely to be much of a factor in fantasy basketball next season.

Washington will remain out for a third straight game with this elbow injury. Khris Middleton should get another start in his place, though he only played 18 minutes in Wednesday’s loss. John Poulakidas ended up playing 29 minutes off the bench.

Washington has missed the Mavericks’ last two games, and he’s on track to miss a third on Friday. While Khris Middleton started Wednesday’s loss to the Suns, he only played 18 minutes. Don’t expect much production from the veteran forward on Friday.

Thompson will get Wednesday night off after playing 26 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers. Khris Middleton is available, and there may also be more minutes available to AJ Johnson off the bench.

Washington’s sore left elbow will keep him out of Tuesday’s game. While Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are available, so is two-way player Tyler Smith, who’s likely to move into the rotation with Daniel Gafford also out.

The Mavericks will likely be without Washington and Williams, which should mean more minutes for Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton. Neither of the latter two are worth streaming, as Cooper Flagg has been stealing the show in Dallas.

Martin is expected to remain out for an 11th straight game. There may be extra minutes for Khris Middleton, but Martin’s continued absence won’t impact the Mavericks’ rotation much.

Martin will miss a ninth straight game on Friday as he continues to deal with plantar fasciitis. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up additional minutes for Khris Middleton.

Washington was downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of Friday’s tipoff, which will mark his third straight missed game. While sidelined, Naji Marshall should remain a strong fantasy option, while Khris Middleton could see more minutes, as well.