
Dinwiddie has dished out at least seven assists in five straight games and hit double figures in scoring in eight straight. Rostered in 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Mavericks' guard has provided excellent value in recent games. Over the past two weeks, Dinwiddie has provided top-75 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. After years of being challenging to trust in fantasy leagues, Dallas' depleted roster has considerably raised Dinwiddie's fantasy ceiling. With the Mavericks still in contention for a play-in spot, fantasy managers needing assists should roster Spencer.
The Mavericks are without PJ Washington and Anthony Davis, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. While Marshall has been worth rostering in standard leagues whether he starts or comes off the bench, that has not been the case for Edwards. Also, with this being the 50th game Edwards has been active for this season, this may be his last appearance in a Mavericks uniform unless he's given a standard contract.
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.
Davis is back and will appear in a game for the first time since injuring his groin during his Mavericks debut in early February. With AD's desire to play alongside a center, Jones will remain in the starting lineup while Naji Marshall moves to the bench. While his value takes a slight hit, Naji is worth holding onto, especially with the Mavericks facing the Knicks on Tuesday, as Davis is unlikely to play.
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.