Dwight Powell

Injured during Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Powell will not be available for Monday's game. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially if Dereck Lively II (questionable) can return from his sprained ankle.

Powell played five minutes off the bench before suffering a hip injury while attempting to close out on Thunder center Jaylin Williams. Powell doesn't impact fantasy basketball much, but he played additional rotation minutes due to Dereck Lively II's absence.

Exactly how much time Gafford will miss won't be known until Tuesday, but the last thing the Mavericks needed was to lose another rotation player. Dereck Lively II started and played 33 minutes against the Grizzlies; his fantasy value will increase substantially if the playing time holds. Dwight Powell will likely enter the rotation, but he isn't someone fantasy managers should target in the aftermath of Gafford's injury.

Gafford injured his ankle during the second quarter of Monday's game, exiting with 8:26 remaining in the period. His absence means more playing time for starter Dereck Lively II, and Dwight Powell may enter the rotation. An extended absence for Gafford would boost Lively's fantasy value. In eight minutes, Gafford tallied five points, one rebound, and one blocked shot.

Lively has missed Dallas' last three games, with his absence freeing up a place in the starting lineup and more minutes for Daniel Gafford. Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell have played rotation minutes recently, but neither has done enough to move the needle regarding fantasy value. Lively and Gafford have provided late-round value in their timeshare at the center position.