Naji

Marshall

Marshall has not been a player that fantasy managers look to for three-point production, as he entered Thursday with ten games of at least two triples. That changed on Thursday, as the Mavericks’ wing hit four, matching his career-high. Add in the points, rebounds and assists, and this was a good night to have Marshall rostered. Of course, category league managers will want some defensive production out of Naji. Still, he’s one of the few reliable fantasy options on the Mavericks’ roster beyond Cooper Flagg at this point.

Marshall is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Hornets. His return means that Caleb Martin heads to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value.

Marshall sat out on Thursday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back against Houston, and his return should push Caleb Martin back to the bench with Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington both healthy and available.

Flagg is back after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. His return coincides with Naji Marshall’s absence, so that’s the lone change to the Mavericks’ starting lineup.

Cooper Flagg (ankle) will return for the Mavericks, but Marshall is going to miss the second game back the back-to-back. P.J. Washington should move into the starting lineup in his place and could be in for a solid game.

Marshall extended his streak of games with at least ten points to 12 on Wednesday, and he’s been a starter for the last 11. Since New Year’s Day, the Mavericks’ forward has provided top-100 per-game value, with Anthony Davis’ hand injury raising Marshall’s ceiling. He’s still rostered in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues. While shallow-league managers can afford to wait, those competing in standard leagues where Marshall remains available should strongly consider picking him up.

Even with the extra day off due to Sunday’s game in Milwaukee being postponed, Flagg will not play on Wednesday due to left ankle injury management. The Mavericks also play on Thursday, so the rookie will unsurprisingly sit. Naji Marshall’s usage should increase, and he’s worth rostering even when Flagg is available.

Flagg was not expected to play in Sunday’s matchup with Milwaukee, but that was the second leg of a back-to-back set. That game was postponed, so he’s had three days off to get healthy. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Flagg’s status, and if he’s unable to go, Naji Marshall could see a bump in usage. Marshall has standalone value that is not dependent on Flagg’s availability.

Flagg played 34 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers, and this is the first back-to-back for the Mavericks since the rookie missed two games with a sprained left ankle. Add in Dallas having to travel to Milwaukee, and it makes sense that he would be unlikely to play on Sunday. No Flagg would further enhance Naji Marshall’s fantasy value; he’s worth adding regardless of what happens with the rookie’s availability.

Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Marshall has been a fantasy stud recently. Providing third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, the Mavericks’ wing recorded his first double-double of the season in Saturday’s defeat. With Dallas visiting Milwaukee on Sunday in its final game of Week 14, don’t hesitate to pick up Marshall if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.