DECEMBER 24, 2022•DALLASNEWS.COM
Kemba Walker, Dorian Finney-Smith among Mavs ruled out for Christmas Day game vs. LakersA few key veteran players won’t take the court for the Mavericks in their Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The M...
Thomas Bryant - Not on injury reportBryant (shoulder) is off the injury report for Sunday's Christmas Day showdown against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactBryant left Friday's loss to Charlotte early due to a shoulder injury, but he'll be fine for Sunday. Since taking over as a starter in Anthony Davis' (foot) absence, Bryant is averaging 14.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.0 minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
LeBron James - Probable for Christmas DayJames (ankle) is probable for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactJames continues to deal with lingering ankle soreness but isn't at a real risk of missing Sunday's game. This month, he's averaging 29.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 37.2 minutes while shooting 52.8 percent from the field.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Theo Maledon - Contributes to narrow victoryMaledon had seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes during Friday's 134-130 win over the Lakers.
ImpactMaledon's scoring off the bench was much needed Friday as the Hornets squeaked out a four-point win. The third-year guard doesn't offer much fantasy value, especially as he is shooting only 35.3 percent from the field and 23.8 percent from three over his last 10 contests.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Nick Richards - Injures ankle FridayRichards left Friday's 134-130 loss to the Lakers in the fourth quarter due to a right ankle sprain.
ImpactRichards compiled five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes before exiting the contest. While the severity of the injury is unknown, his status for Monday's tilt with the Trail Blazers is up in the air for the time being. Rookie Mark Williams or second-year player Kai Jones could step in as the primary backup to starting center Mason Plumlee on Monday if Richards is unable to play.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Austin Reaves - Provides spark off benchReaves logged 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 134-130 loss to the Hornets.
ImpactReaves scored at least 20 points for the fourth time this season and was in double-figures for his third straight appearance. While the second-year guard was efficient from the field, he coughed up three turnovers while dishing out just two assists.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about the 5 matchups
Christmas comes with traditionsDECEMBER 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
