Ntilikina is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Ntilikina and Jaden Hardy will replace Kyrie Irving (foot) and Tim Hardaway (ankle) in the starting lineup Friday. Ntilikina is averaging 2.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 22.0 minutes across his previous three starts this season.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Available to play
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Ntilikina (knee) will be available to play Sunday against the Hawks.
Ntilikina might see some marginal minutes behind Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, but with Dallas' backcourt healthy, it's unlikely he'll be on the floor enough to be able to impact fantasy hoops.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Questionable at Atlanta
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Ntilikina (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Ntilikina snared a questionable designation for the third straight game Sunday and has been downgraded to out for each of the last two. Another absence could open up more opportunities for Jaden Hardy and Justin Holiday.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Officially ruled out
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Ntilikina (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Ntilikina will miss his second straight game Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right knee sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Iffy for Saturday
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Ntilikina (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Miami.
Ntilikina is in danger of missing a second straight game due to knee pain. If he's sidelined again, Jaden Hardy and Justin Holiday would be candidates for extra minutes off the bench.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Ruled out Wednesday
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Ntilikina (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Ntilikina was questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup but will be forced to miss at least one game due to a right knee sprain. Jaden Hardy and Justin Holiday are candidates to see increased run Wednesday, while Ntilikina will have a few days to rest before the Mavericks face the Heat on Saturday.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Dealing with knee sprain
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Ntilikina is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right knee sprain.
Ntilikina has been in and out of the Mavericks' rotation in March, but he appears to have suffered a knee sprain during Monday's win over Indiana. He played 16 minutes and posted five points, two assists, one rebound and one assist during that contest, so if he's forced to miss time, a few more minutes could be available for Jaden Hardy, Justin Holiday and Theo Pinson.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Sees extra run in upset loss
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Ntilikina had eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to Charlotte.
Ntilikina's 22 minutes were his most since Feb. 15 -- the Mavericks' last game before the All-Star break. He got extra run Friday as the undermanned Hornets had one of the biggest upset victories of the season over the Mavs, who had both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic available. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a sudden increase in role for the reserve guard.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Returns to bench
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Ntilikina will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Ntilikina drew the starting nod in the Mavericks' last game before the All-Star break with Kyrie Irving (back) sidelined, but he will return to the bench with Irving healthy. In the five games prior to his spot start, Ntilikina averaged just 5.8 minutes.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Available to play
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Ntilikina (illness) will be available to play Wednesday versus the Clippers.
Ntilikina isn't a large enough part of Dallas' rotation to warrant any attention in most fantasy leagues, so while he will help back up Kyrie Irving on Wednesday, he shouldn't be viewed as a viable fantasy target.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Questionable versus Clippers
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Ntilikina (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Ntilikina was also questionable with a non-COVID illness for Monday's game before being upgraded to available. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 1.2 points and 1.0 assists in 6.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Available Monday
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Ntilikina (illness) is available for Monday's contest against the Jazz.
After being viewed as uncertain for Monday's contest due to an illness, Ntilikina will officially suit up against Utah. While the 24-year-old has not been a part of Dallas' rotation recently, Ntilikina may be in line to receive more opportunities with Luka Doncic (heel) ruled out and Spencer Dinwiddie no longer with the team.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Iffy for Monday
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Ntilikina is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a non-COVID-19-related illness.
Ntilikina hasn't been part of the rotation lately, but with Luka Doncic (heel) out Monday and new acquisition Kyrie Irving not in line to debut until Wednesday, the 24-year-old will likely be in line for some minutes if he's able to play through the illness. The Mavericks will likely wait and see how Ntilikina progresses over the afternoon before providing an update on his status ahead of the 9 p.m. ET opening tip.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Returns to bench
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Ntilikina isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
Ntilikina will be replaced by Luka Doncic in the starting lineup Wednesday. He is averaging 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.0 minutes in 24 games coming off the bench this season.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Starting Sunday
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Ntilikina is starting Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Ntilikina came off the bench in his last eight appearances but will join the starting lineup with Luka Doncic (ankle) unavailable Sunday. Ntilikina tallied two points, three rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during his lone start this season, which occurred Dec. 29 against the Rockets.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Shifts back to bench
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Ntilikina will rejoin the second unit for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Ntilikina will be bumped back to the bench with Reggie Bullock (illness) back in action Saturday. He received a spot start Thursday and managed just two points in 19 minutes.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Invisible despite spot start
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Ntilikina finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Thursday's 129-114 victory over the Rockets.
Ntilikina moved into the starting lineup in place of Reggie Bullock (illness) but came up empty in terms of fantasy production. Known as a stout wing defender, Ntilikina has been able to carve out a relatively consistent role off the bench for the Mavericks. Unfortunately, his role has yielded nothing more than a top-440 player, and clearly someone who can be ignored in all fantasy formats.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Starting Thursday
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Ntilikina will start in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.
Ntilikina will draw the start Thursday with Reggie Bullock (illness) out, joining Spencer Dinwiddie, Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway and Christian Wood in the starting unit. He has yet to log double-digit points this season despite having played 20 or more minutes four times, so despite the starting status, he should be considered only in deep leagues.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Upgraded to available
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Ntilikina (knee) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks.
Ntilikina has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing Sunday's game with left knee soreness. Ntilikina and Kemba Walker will likely compete for backup guard minutes.
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Mavericks' Frank Ntilikina: Now listed as probable
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Ntilikina (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Ntilikina sat out Sunday's Christmas Day win over the Lakers due to left knee soreness, but it appears he'll be back in the mix Tuesday. Over 10 December appearances, the reserve guard has averaged 3.5 points in 16.6 minutes.
