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Morris

Marshall has been a viable streaming option with PJ Washington sidelined with a knee sprain, and he is doubtful to play once again on Saturday. Marshall came off the bench in their last game but had started the previous four. If he sits out, Maxi Kleber will likely start again and take on a larger role. Kessler Edwards, Olivier Maxence-Prosper and Markieff Morris would all be candidates to enter the rotation off the bench, though none of them would be worth streaming in standard leagues.

Holmes and Morris being available gives the Mavericks much-needed depth in the frontcourt, especially with Dereck Lively II (ankle) sidelined. Dwight Powell should remain in the starting lineup, with Holmes and Morris getting rotation minutes off the bench.

The potential absences of Holmes and Morris will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, even with Dereck Lively II (ankle, doubtful) appearing unlikely to play. Dwight Powell, who started Friday’s win over Portland, has taken on an increased workload; that should remain the case on Sunday.

With Williams sidelined, Markieff Morris could see some of the backup power forward minutes. However, with Derrick Jones Jr. starting, that won’t be a large enough role for Morris to make an impact.

Lively and Morris were initially questionable for Friday’s game, as was Luka Doncic. All three have since been ruled out. In the case of Lively, his absence frees up additional minutes for Dwight Powell, who will likely move into the starting lineup due to the absences. Morris being sidelined will not significantly impact fantasy basketball.

The absence of Dereck Lively II did not lead to Holmes logging rotation minutes in the first two games the rookie missed, as he played seven minutes in losses to Denver and the Clippers (DNP-CD in the second game). That changed on Friday, and Holmes put forth his best performance of the season. He hit double figures in points for the first time this season, and the eight rebounds are the most Holmes has corralled in a game since November 22 (season-high 10 vs. LAL). Markieff Morris, who filled in for Lively on Friday, played 12 minutes and accounted for four points, two rebounds, and one 3-pointer, while Dwight Powell (four rebounds) played eight. There aren’t any appealing streaming options in this bunch, especially with Holmes not guaranteed to play rotation minutes nightly.

While Irving was initially probable for Sunday’s game, Morris was questionable. Both will be available, with the former being of far greater importance to fantasy managers. Irving will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, while Morris isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes. He should not be rostered in fantasy leagues.

Morris was initially questionable for Friday’s game against the Nuggets before being ruled out. Even if he’s cleared to play, the veteran forward’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. And that’s with Maxi Kleber (toe) ruled out.

Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Morris has been ruled out. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he hasn’t been playing consistent rotation minutes this season.

While Morris’ status for Friday’s game is up in the air, his placement within the Mavericks’ rotation is not. If cleared, he’s highly unlikely to get the minutes needed to be of value in fantasy leagues, so leave him on the wire.