Spencer

Dinwiddie

Given his fantasy basketball track record, Dinwiddie wasn’t a lock to provide reliable fantasy value once inserted into the Mavericks starting lineup on March 19. However, the veteran point guard has made the most of his opportunity. Over the past week, Dinwiddie has provided first-round value in nine-cat formats and top-20 in eight-cat. While he can be a risky fantasy play, Spencer is on a heater and should be rostered for the rest of Week 21.

Williams returned to the Mavericks rotation after a one-game absence on Friday, logging 18 minutes off the bench in a win over the Pistons. While he has been a starter recently, providing solid deep-league value in that role, coming off the bench lowers Williams’ fantasy ceiling. Spencer Dinwiddie has started the last two games, replacing Williams in the lineup.

Dinwiddie, who was originally drafted by the Pistons, dropped 31 points against Detroit Friday. The 31-year-old point guard was efficient making 9-of-12 attempts from the field including two three-pointers. Dinwiddie also got the to foul line and made 11-of-13 free throw attempts. With the Mavericks roster decimated by injuries, he continues to have big games. Dinwiddie’s primary competition for minutes going forward is Brandon Williams, who is still on a two-way contract.

No surprise here as Williams was initially listed as probable with low back tightness. The 25-year-old point guard will return after a one-game absence. Williams figures to move back into the starting lineup while Spencer Dinwiddie heads back to the bench.

Williams should be back after missing Wednesday’s game against Indiana. Spencer Dinwiddie started in place of Williams in that game but will likely return to playing a reserve role against Detroit.

Thompson will be back after missing Wednesday’s game against Indiana. Both Kai Jones and Spencer Dinwiddie started with Thompson and Brandon Williams (hamstring) sidelined. Williams is probable, so both he and Thompson should return to the starting unit. Dinwiddie will return to a reserve role, and Jones should join him, though it is more likely that Jones continues to start than Dinwiddie.

Dinwiddie moved into the starting lineup with Klay Thompson and Brandon Williams out and ended up playing a game-high 42 minutes Wednesday. The 31-year-old point guard has had better shooting games than scoring 17 points on 16 shots, but he also dished out 12 assists to earn a double-double. He also had three steals on the defensive end. Dinwiddie certainly showed that he’s a valuable fantasy asset when inserted into the starting lineup.

The Mavericks are without Klay Thompson and Brandon Williams, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Dinwiddie has been moved from the bench to fill one of the voids, with Jones receiving the nod for the other. Wednesday’s game is the first for Jones since March 5, as he has been out with a quad injury.

Absent from the Mavericks’ initial injury report, Thompson will not play against the Pacers. Along with Williams, their absences leave Dallas down two starters. Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie have the most to gain regarding playing time and fantasy value, and both are worth streaming. Also of note is the return of Jaden Hardy, who is available to play for the first time since March 3.

Martin will miss a second straight game, with Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie continuing to play heavy minutes off the bench. Those two have been more valuable to fantasy managers than Martin, regardless of Caleb’s availability.