Brandan Wright obliterated his previous career-high with seven blocked shots on Saturday, while scoring 14 points (7-of-9 FGs) and grabbing six rebounds. Brendan Haywood is injured and starter Ian Mahinmi (one point in 18 minutes) was unimpressive, allowing Wright to play 34 minutes off the bench. He's in a great place professionally, able to focus on his strengths in a niche role for the defending champs, and he's blocked at least one shot in 15 consecutive games, but other than blocks he's not a reliable fantasy player.

Brandan Wright scored a season-high 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting with six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 27 minutes off the bench on Monday. Wright has had a few flashes of utility this season, but not nearly enough to get excited while he's buried in the rotation, relatively speaking.

Brandan Wright (concussion) returned to action on Tuesday and played five minutes. Wright is buried in the Mavs' rotation and will need help to have any real fantasy value.

Updating a previous item, Brandan Wright (concussion) is expected to play on Tuesday. An earlier report had stated that Wright would "definitely remain sidelined," but Rick Carlisle expects to have him available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards. He'll serve as depth on the frontline at both power forward and center.

Brandan Wright (concussion) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Wizards. Although Wright practiced on Monday, he will "definitely remain sidelined" for Tuesday's game. Once he's fully healthy and ready to go, Wright will continue to serve as a backup behind Brendan Haywood and Ian Mahinmi.

Brandan Wright (concussion) returned to practice Monday.

Brandan Wright (concussion) might be able to resume practice Monday. Wright could play as soon as Tuesday, though any sign of lingering symptoms could still derail his return. He should resume backup PF/C duties, alongside Ian Mahinmi.

Brandan Wright (concussion) is not traveling with the Mavericks. There is no timetable for Wright's return. Ian Mahinmi will resume his role as Brendan Haywood's primary backup.

Mavericks forward Brandan Wright will not play on Saturday due to a concussion. This could explain the Mavs' sudden desire to have Lamar Odom join them, rather than play a game in the D-League. The NBA has become stricter with their rules for returning from a concussion, so Wright will need to clear neurological testing before he steps back on the court.

Brandan Wright has seen an increased role of late. Rick Carlisle said, "I like the way he's playing." Wright had 10 points and seven rebounds on Wednesday against the Nuggets, and there have been several occasions where he's come off the bench in front of Ian Mahinmi. Keep an eye on his playing time to see if he can perform consistently, but he's averaging just 5.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 12 minutes per game this year.