Marvin Bagley III
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February 8, 2026
Double-doubles in Mavs debut
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.
Analysis
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.
February 7, 2026
Available to make team debut
Bagley (recently traded) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.
Analysis
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.
February 6, 2026
Likely to play Saturday
Bagley (recently traded) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
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.
February 6, 2026
Not playing Thursday
Bagley (recently traded) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
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.
February 4, 2026
Traded to Dallas
Washington traded Bagley, Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, two first-round picks and three second-round picks to Dallas on Wednesday. The Mavericks sent back Anthony Davis (finger), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Jaden Hardy.
Analysis
Bagley gave the Wizards some great minutes off the bench this season, posting averages of 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 steals in 19.2 minutes per contest. He figures to back up Daniel Gafford at center in Dallas, and that's not an ideal spot for him to see a bump in fantasy appeal with the team focusing on a rebuild. Bagley is doubtful to make his debut Thursday against the Spurs.
February 3, 2026
Not starting Tuesday
Bagley won't start against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis
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.
February 2, 2026
Efficient shooting in return
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.
Analysis
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.
