4 years agoDallas Mavericks power forwards/centers Kristaps Porzingis (back) and Maxi Kleber (ankle) have picked up questionable designations for Thursday's contest against the 76ers. With both unavailable Tuesday, Dwight Powell and James Johnson drew starts, with the latter being the more fantasy relevant commodity. Owner Mark Cuban expressed confidence Tuesday that Porzingis' back issue, which has cost him the past two games, wouldn't be a long-term ailment. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on the crucial front-court members, as Johnson, Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein would all stand to benefit statistically from extended absences to the traditional starters.--Jesse Borek
Source: Brad Townsend