Hardaway racked up 21 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-105 win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway struggled from the field and made only 33 percent of his attempts, but he benefited from eight trips to the charity stripe to deliver his best scoring mark of the campaign. Hardaway has struggled with consistency at times and the fact that he holds a bench role doesn't help his upside, but he's managed to score at least 15 points in three of his last four contests.

Hardaway had 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 30 minutes during Thursday's 129-125 overtime victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway missed the 113-111 loss against the Pelicans on Oct. 26, but he returned here and delivered his best scoring output of the season. Even though his upside will be capped given his role off the bench, Hardaway's scoring numbers have increased with each game, and he's surpassed the 15-point plateau in each of his last two outings, a streak he'd like to extend when the Mavericks take on the Thunder on Saturday.

Hardaway (foot) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Nets, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway missed the Mavericks' most recent contest due to the injury, which paved the way for Spencer Dinwiddie to play 38 minutes. Across two appearances this season, Hardaway has averaged 12.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 25.5 minutes of action and should slot right back into his role as one of the top options off the bench.

Hardaway (foot) is questionable for Thursday's contest in Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was sidelined for Tuesday's loss to New Orleans due to right foot soreness, but he'll have a chance to return Thursday. In two appearances this season, the reserve wing has totaled 25 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 51 minutes. However, if he remains out for a second straight game, expect Facundo Campazzo and Josh Green to see increased roles off the bench.

Hardaway (foot) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was initially deemed doubtful for the contest but has now officially been removed from consideration due to foot soreness. Facundo Campazzo, Theo Pinson and Jaden Hardy are among the candidates to absorb some of his minutes against New Orleans.

Hardaway (foot) is doubtful for Tuesday's contest against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was a late addition to the injury report and appears unlikely to play Tuesday due to right foot soreness. The shooting guard has come off the bench and played at least 25 minutes in each of his first two appearances of the season, so his expected absence will test Dallas' backcourt depth. If Hardaway is indeed sidelined, Facundo Campazzo, who'll likely make his team and season debut Tuesday, and rookie Jaden Hardy figure to be prime candidates for increased roles off the bench.

Hardaway registered 20 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 25 minutes Friday in an exhibition victory versus Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway made the most of his seven field-goal attempts, knocking down five shots -- including four from three-point range. The sharpshooter has averaged at least 2.3 triples per contest in each of his past five NBA seasons, giving him single-category appeal in fantasy. He worked mostly as a reserve last season but could move into the starting unit for the coming campaign.

Hardaway is a strong candidate to start at shooting guard this season after coach Jason Kidd revealed Spencer Dinwiddie will come off the bench, Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported in mid-August that Hardaway was expected to come off the bench with Dinwiddie starting, but now shooting guard is open. Since joining Dallas, Hardaway has started 126 of 202 appearances. Rookie Jaden Hardy started Friday's preseason game and scored six points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 20 minutes.

Hardaway (undisclosed) compiled eight points (2-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and a pair of assists over 15 minutes in his preseason debut Friday versus the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway underwent a procedure on his foot during the latter half of the 2021-22 campaign and missed the remainder of the season as a result. After sitting out the preseason opener, Hardaway has officially returned to the hardwood and should assume a key bench role for the Mavericks this season.

Hardaway (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway deemed himself 100 percent healthy following February foot surgery, but he'll still sit out the first preseason contest due to an abundance of caution. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up will be Friday against the Magic.