News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder was not much of a factor during Saturday's contest against the Bulls. Crowder finished with just two points in the 100-98 win on 1 of 2 shooting from the field. He missed his lone attempt from behind the arc and added one rebound, one assist and one block to his stat line, while logging 10 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: People were pretty high on Crowder entering his rookie campaign as many thought he was a perfect fit for coach Rick Carlisle's system. While he has shown flashes of his potential, Crowder has yet to prove he can consistently produce at this level. However, the 22-year-old still has a ton of upside, so we aren't ready to write him completely off down the line. However, as far as this season is goes, Crowder should not be active in the majority of formats right now.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder was all over the glass during Friday's contest against the Cavaliers. Crowder, who made his fifth straight start in place of the injured Shawn Marion, pulled down a career-best 14 rebounds in the 96-86 win. However, he had trouble scoring the ball as he finished with just two points on 1 of 6 shooting from the field. Crowder also added two steals, one block and one assist to his stat line, while logging 34 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Crowder has been seeing starts in Marion's absence, but he has not made as big of an impact as most thought he would. The rookie has averaged just six points over his last five contests and he is shooting 46 percent from the field over that span. While the 22-year-old has a ton of upside, his unrefined game makes him too much of a risk at this point in the season.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder took advantage of a start in place of the injured Shawn Marion Tuesday, as he reached double figures in scoring for the first time in nearly month against the Bucks. Crowder shot 6 of 9 from the field in 36 minutes, scoring 14 points. He added eight rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers made in a 115-108 win.
Analysis: Crowder has had a solid rookie season, ranking 14th among first-year players in points scored despite being the 34th player drafted. He has had some bumps in the road, but looks like a decent long-term player for the Mavs. Unfortunately, he has started just 11 games and played 17.1 minutes per game, so continue to ignore him in most Fantasy formats unless Marion’s injury lingers.
News: Mavericks small forward Jae Crowder saw fewer than 20 minutes on the court for the ninth time in the last 10 games on Sunday against the Magic. He scored seven points in 18 minutes off the bench. He went 3 for 6 from the field, including 1 for 3 from downtown. Crowder also posted four rebounds, two steals and an assist in the 111-105 win.
Analysis: Crowder was seeing big minutes for Dallas earlier in the year but his role has diminished over the last month or so. He is averaging just 5.8 points with 2.2 rebounds and a steal in the previous five contests while shooting 55 percent during that span. Until his playing time increases, leave Crowder for the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Dallas small forward Jae Crowder has really fallen out of the rotation recently for the Mavericks and coach Rick Carlisle. Crowder played 12 minutes on Saturday against the Hornets after receiving a DNP-CD in the game prior at Miami.
Analysis: Crowder is averaging just 3.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game over his last four contests and he's seeing under 13 minutes per night over that span. Until his minutes rise again, his Fantasy value will be extremely low-end.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder took over for Dahntay Jones and earned the start in the second half of Friday's contest against the Nuggets. Crowder came in the game in the second half and scored six points on 1 of 7 shooting from the field and 3 of 4 from the free throw line in a 106-85 defeat. He also chipped in with three rebounds an assist and a steal in 14 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Crowder has played well coming off the bench this season as he has averaged just 5.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in December despite a lowly 26.9 shooting percentage over that span. He has shown some flashes of productivity in his rookie season but not in a consistent fashion. We like to think that he'll still be limited to just under 20 minutes per game, though he started the third quarter against the Nuggets. He has low-end value in deeper category-based formats moving forward.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder was back in the lineup Saturday against the Timberwolves, after missing two games with an illness. Crowder was clearly not at 100 percent in the game, as he was held scoreless in 13 minutes in a 114-106 loss. He missed both of his shot attempts in the game and had just a single steal on the box score.
Analysis: Crowder has provided the Mavericks with some solid play as a rookie despite being a second-round pick. Still, his impact is not felt much in the box score, as he averages just 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game so far. He has just low-end Fantasy value in category-based formats, when healthy.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder is active and available for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves, after missing the previous two games with an illness.
Analysis: Crowder has provided the Mavericks with some solid play as a rookie despite being a second-round pick. Still, his impact is not felt much in the box score, as he averages just 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game so far. He has just low-end Fantasy value in category-based formats, when healthy.
News: Mavericks small forward Jae Crowder sat out for the second straight game Friday night against the Raptors due to an illness. He is being considered day to day at this point.
Analysis: Crowder has been a nice spark for the Mavericks but doesn't offer a whole lot to Fantasy owners. He's averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and a 3-pointer per game on his rookie year out of Marquette. He contributes in a variety of ways, only at a low-end level, when healthy.
News: Dallas small forward Jae Crowder missed Wednesday's shootaround session due to a fever and could not play in the night's game at Boston, reports NBA.com. He is day to day.
Analysis: Crowder has been a nice spark for the Mavericks but doesn't offer a whole lot to Fantasy owners. He's averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and a 3-pointer per game on his rookie year out of Marquette. He contributes in a variety of ways, only at a low-end level, when healthy.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder notched 11 points and four rebounds during Dallas' 119-96 victory over Sacramento on Monday night. Crowder converted 5 of his 9 attempts from the field (55.6 percent), including 1 of 2 from downtown, to finish with his highest point total since Nov. 24 against the Lakers. He shot less than 30 percent in each outing during that six-game span while amassing a paltry total of 16 points.
Analysis: Crowder's shooting struggles landed him a spot on the bench last week as Dahntay Jones has taken over his position at small forward for the Mavericks. He has remained in a reserve role since then, but Monday marked his most playing time in four games since his demotion. Crowder could return to the starting lineup if he improves his scoring but for now, is considered a low-end reserve option in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: After falling out of the rotation for a while, Mavericks rookie Jae Crowder seems to have found his way back, as he scored in double figures for the second game in a row Saturday against the Lakers. Crowder scored 15 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 6 of 12 from the field and 3 of 7 on three-pointers. Crowder added four rebounds, two assists and four steals, in a 115-89 loss.
Analysis: Crowder has been very solid as a rookie, scoring 7.1 points on 49.3 percent shooting and 40.9 percent from three-point range. He contributes a couple of blocks and an assist per game as well, though his role has not been consistent through his first month. He has shown some solid overall abilities, and will hopefully have a place in the rotation moving forward. For now, Fantasy owners should leave Crowder for just deeper, category-based formats.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder was once again not much of a factor in Dallas' contest against the Pacers Friday night. Crowder finished with just four points in the 103-83 defeat, on 2 of 3 shooting from the field. He missed his lone 3-point attempt and also chipped in with three rebounds, while logging 11 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Crowder continues to come off the bench in Dallas but unfortunately hasn't seen as much playing time as most had hoped. While he is averaging 20 minutes per contest, Crowder has only scored in double figures twice thus far and is not a major part of coach Rick Carlisle's rotation right now. Consider the rookie merely a low-end option in most formats at this point in the season.
News: Mavericks forward Jae Crowder was back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Raptors, as a replacement for the injured Shawn Marion. Crowder continued his strong shooting to begin his rookie season, as he connected on 3 of 4 shots in 27 minutes, for eight points. He went 2 for 2 from three-point range in the game as well, while grabbing four rebounds and adding an assist in a 109-104 win.
Analysis: Crowder is shooting 53.1 percent from the field through the first five games of his career, including 50 percent on three-point attempts. He is averaging 8.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Crowder has solid upside, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option in category-based formats.
News: With several players hobbled by injuries, including forward Dirk Nowitzki until at least late November, the Mavericks will be forced to adjust their lineup at the beginning of the season. One player who could benefit is rookie forward Jae Crowder, who impressed members of the organization with his averages of 11.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in the preseason. "You love guys who just do everything hard," coach Rick Carlisle told ESPN. "They force opponents to play on every possession. He’s one of those guys. We view him as a guy we’re lucky to get in the second round. Right now, he’s an important part of what we do." Crowder debuted off the bench for 20 minutes and shot 3 of 7 from the field for eight points. He hit two 3-pointers, grabbed three rebounds and added two assists and a steal.
Analysis: There was some talk Crowder could start for the Mavericks but was content coming off the bench with a solid debut. If he keeps playing like he did Tuesday he could very well be starting before long. The 22-year-old, the Big East's Player of the Year last season at Marquette, has shown the ability to contribute across the board of Fantasy statistics as he was solid in steals and assists over the preseason. "I play everything but point guard," said the 6-foot-6 Crowder, who drained 47.2 percent of his attempts in the preseason. "I’m a basketball player." Fantasy owners should pay attention to his progression as he's already worth an addition in deeper formats.
News: The Mavericks signed second-round pick Jae Crowder to a two-year contract Friday, ensuring that the No. 34 overall pick in the NBA Draft will be on their roster for the upcoming season.
Analysis: Crowder spent his collegiate career with Marquette, averaged 17.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a senior. His play in the Las Vegas Summer League has opened some eyes, as he averaged 15.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while showing flashes of some three-point range. He is a long shot to earn a spot in the rotation as a rookie, so Fantasy owners should consider him just a long-term keeper option on Draft Day.
