Brandon

Williams

Williams was a bright spot for Dallas in what was mostly an abysmal performance for the team in their play-in loss. After scoring 17 points against the Kings on Wednesday, Williams was once again able to help the Mavs in the scoring department. The 25-year-old point guard only became part of the rotation after multiple injuries in front of him, but he took advantage of the opportunity. His role will be limited with Kyrie Irving healthy to start next season, but Williams is an intriguing player to keep an eye on in dynasty formats.

Williams was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t a surprise. He logged 18 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Kings, and he was able to contribute 17 points and five assists. He should once again play a significant bench role.

Davis was listed as probable Wednesday against the Kings, but ultimately played 35 minutes and had 27 points in the win. The 32-year-old is once again listed as probable with the adductor injury that sidelined him earlier this season. Davis figures to be available as the Mavericks battle the Grizzlies for the eighth seed in the Western Conference on Friday.

Having suffered an oblique injury during Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Williams was a game-time decision for Wednesday’s play-in tournament matchup. Not only did he play, but he flourished, giving the Mavericks excellent minutes off the bench. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd went ten deep with his rotation, preferring Williams over Spencer Dinwiddie, who only played the final two minutes, and the approach worked. The Mavericks visit Memphis on Friday, with the winner earning the eighth seed in the West.

Injured during Sunday’s regular-season finale in Memphis, Williams is available for Wednesday’s play-in game. He’ll provide additional depth off the bench, with Jaden Hardy possibly falling in the Mavericks’ perimeter pecking order.

Williams didn’t return after suffering an injury against the Grizzlies on Sunday. There’s a chance Williams be active for the play-in tournament, but Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy will handle the point guard duties if he’s ruled out.

Williams started Sunday’s regular-season finale but strained his left oblique muscle during the first half. He has since been ruled out, finishing with four rebounds and one blocked shot in seven minutes. Jaden Hardy will likely absorb most of the minutes that would have gone to Williams, as Spencer Dinwiddie will be in the rotation for Wednesday’s play-in game against Sacramento.

Williams got the starting nod in Game 82, but there is a chance that he isn’t able to complete the game. Spencer Dinwiddie and Jaden Hardy should take on extra minutes until Williams returns to the game, though he may not.

Thompson won’t play in Sunday’s regular season finale, and Lively appears unlikely to be available. Dallas is locked into the ninth-seed in the West, so most of the key players will not play. Naji Marshall, Max Christie and Brandon Williams will figure prominently on the perimeter, while Daniel Gafford should start if Lively does not play.

Dinwiddie will not be available for Friday’s game, which frees up minutes within the Mavericks’ perimeter rotation. The good news for Dallas is that Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy and Brandon Williams are available. They’ll help account for Dinwiddie’s absence from the lineup.