Dwight Powell

The Mavericks won't have Cooper Flagg for Thursday's game, which is their first of two in as many nights. As a result, Washington returns to the starting lineup, while Gafford replaces Dwight Powell. Also, Marshall will have a higher fantasy ceiling because Dallas is light on healthy playmakers.

Gafford is set to return following a four-game absence. According to head coach Jason Kidd on Friday, "Gaff did shootaround. He did everything. He'll be ready to go tomorrow." Gafford's return should send Dwight Powell back to the bench and eliminate the streaming appeal of he and Moussa Cisse.

The Warriors have made a change to their starting lineup for Thursday night, with Santos replacing Quinten Post. The Mavericks are starting Dwight Powell at the five, so Golden State can go small by sliding Green into that role. Santos is not worth the streaming risk, while Post's value was already low.

Gafford will miss a fourth consecutive game, leaving the Mavericks to once again rely on Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse at the center position. While the former has been the starter, the latter offers a higher fantasy upside. At a minimum, Cisse is worth rostering in deep dynasty leagues.

Gafford has missed the Mavericks' last three games with a sprained ankle. While Dwight Powell started Monday's win over the Knicks, reserve Moussa Cisse was more productive. That will likely be the rotation on Thursday if Gafford remains out, but Cisse is also questionable due to an illness.