Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Double-doubles in Mavs debut
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Bagley contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.
Bagley was cleared to make his Mavericks debut Saturday, when he served as Daniel Gafford's backup. Bagley provided Dallas a nice spark off the bench, logging his fourth double-double of the season while recording a game-high four blocks. He should continue to serve as the first big off the Mavericks' bench ahead of Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell.
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Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Available to make team debut
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Bagley (recently traded) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.
Bagley was part of the Wizards' trade package that was sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis (hand/groin), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (recently traded) and Jaden Hardy (recently traded). Bagley will likely be penciled in as the backup behind Daniel Gafford, but he'll have to hold off Dwight Powell for the role.
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Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Likely to play Saturday
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Bagley (recently traded) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Bagley was part of the Wizards' trade package that was sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis (finger), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Jaden Hardy (recently traded). Bagley was not available for Thursday's loss to San Antonio, but it appears the veteran big man will make his Dallas debut in Saturday's rematch. He's expected to serve as the Mavericks' primary backup center behind Daniel Gafford while Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell provide depth at the position.
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Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Not playing Thursday
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Bagley (recently traded) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Bagley was part of the Wizards' trade package to the Mavericks on Tuesday, a move that centered around Anthony Davis (finger) going to Washington. Bagley averaged 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 19.2 minutes per game with the Wizards while operating mostly in a reserve role, and he is expected to have that same job with the Mavericks behind starting center Daniel Gafford. Bagley's next opportunity to make his Dallas debut is in Saturday's rematch against San Antonio.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Not starting Tuesday
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Bagley won't start against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Alex Sarr is back in the lineup following a one-game absence due to calf soreness, pushing Bagley to the second unit. The 26-year-old big man has averaged 9.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.3 minutes per game over 29 appearances off the bench so far this season.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Efficient shooting in return
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Bagley (back) accounted for 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 19 minutes in Sunday's 116-112 win over the Kings.
Bagley made his first appearance since Jan. 19 after being sidelined due to an illness and a thoracic strain. Though he typically handles a reserve role, Bagley moved into the starting five in his return while top center Alex Sarr (calf) sat out. Though Bagley was a highly efficient scorer during his time on the court, he ended up sitting out the final 16 minutes of the game while the Wizards leaned more heavily on their second unit to finish out the contest. If Sarr remains out for Tuesday's game against the 31-18 Knicks, expect Bagley to start and take on a greater minutes load, since the 13-35 Wizards won't be as incentivized to bench starters like they did against another non-contending team in the 12-39 Kings.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Starting sans Sarr
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Bagley will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
With Alex Sarr (calf) unavailable, Bagley will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 14 in his return from a five-game absence due to a back injury and an illness. As a starter this season (seven games), the big man has averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per tilt.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Sitting out again
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Bagley (back) will not play Friday against the Lakers.
Bagley will be sidelined for a fifth straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the Kings.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Another absence coming
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Bagley is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a thoracic strain.
Bagley will be out for a fourth consecutive game, and a short turnaround looms Friday against the Lakers. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) also sidelined, Anthony Gill should handle the No. 2 center job behind Alex Sarr (illness), but he wouldn't hold much fantasy utility in that role.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Bagley (back) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.
Bagley will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a thoracic strain. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) also out, Anthony Gill should pick up the backup center gig behind Alex Sarr but doesn't carry much fantasy relevance in that role.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Listed out for Saturday
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Bagley is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a thoracic strain.
Bagley missed Thursday's loss to Denver with an illness but is now dealing with a different problem. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) out for Saturday, the Wizards could need Will Riley and Justin Champagnie to help pick up some center minutes in small-ball lineups behind Alex Sarr.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Ruled out for Thursday
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Bagley (illness) will not play Thursday against the Nuggets.
Bagley was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest. The Wizards are already shorthanded in the frontcourt with Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) out, so the team may deploy some small-ball combos when Alex Sarr needs a breather.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Iffy for Thursday
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Bagley is questionable for Thursday's game against Denver due to an illness.
Bagley's status could be determined by a game-time decision following Thursday's pregame warmups. With Tristan Vukcevic out with a hamstring strain, the Wizards could be forced to deploy Will Riley and Justin Champagnie at the center spot more often in small-ball groups behind Alex Sarr.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Logs double-double from bench
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Bagley amassed 15 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Clippers.
Alex Sarr's ejection opened up extra opportunity for Bagley, who has largely been a non-factor in his first full season with the Wizards. The Duke product was a highly-touted first-round pick for the Kings in 2018, but he's failed to find consistent minutes during stints with Detroit, Memphis and Washington. He showed flashes of his skill set in relief, but Sarr has a stranglehold on the starting job. He won't cede more minutes to Bagley anytime soon.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Cut out of rotation Friday
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Bagley (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.
After missing a Dec. 21 game against the Kings due to a calf injury, Bagley had served as the top backup to starting center Alex Sarr in each of the ensuing nine contests while averaging 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals in 19.0 minutes per contest. The Wizards provided no indication that Bagley was nursing any sort of injury heading into Friday, so the 26-year-old's lack of playing time simply looks to be the result of head coach Brian Keefe wanting to get a look at two-way player Tristan Vukcevic as the team's second-unit center. Vukcevic came through with an excellent line -- 15 points, five blocks, four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes -- and fits better with the rebuilding Wizards' timeline than Bagley, a well-traveled veteran on an expiring deal. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising if Bagley remains out of the rotation moving forward to allow the Wizards to give Vukcevic an extended evaluation.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Scores 12 off bench
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Bagley closed with 12 points (2-6 FG, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, one block and two steals in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 win over the Magic.
Bagley had an effective shift off the bench, but it's not a surprise to see him log just 17 minutes. Alex Sarr had the hot hand Tuesday with 23 points. As long as Sarr is active, Bagley's fantasy appeal will likely be limited to deeper formats.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Notches seven points
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Bagley ended Monday's 115-101 loss to the Suns with seven points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 22 minutes.
Alex Sarr had a nightmare showing in 25 minutes, while Bagley had a much better outing this time around. Sarr is the future of the center spot in Washington, so despite this dud, the Wizards will give him every opportunity to keep developing. Bagley remains one of the better backup centers in the NBA currently.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Cleared to play
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Bagley (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.
Bagley will shed his questionable tag and is set to reprise his role as Washington's backup center. In 19.4 minutes per contest this season, Bagley holds averages of 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Questionable for Tuesday
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Bagley (calf) is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Hornets.
Bagley skipped the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday due to some soreness in his left calf, but it looks like he might be able to get back out there for Tuesday's game. If Bagley is able to return, he'll likely split the reserve big man minutes with Tristan Vukcevic.
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Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Nursing left calf injury
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Bagley (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Bagley is nursing a sore left calf that puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday night's game. Alex Sarr (groin) has already been ruled out, so if Bagley is also unable to play, then Tristan Vukcevic would be the top candidate to start at center against San Antonio.
