| 4/18/2013 11:02:00 AM |
Description: Impending free agent O.J. Mayo is hoping to be back in Dallas next season. SOURCE: Tim MacMahon, ESPN Dallas. | Insight: Mayo signed a one-year contract with the Mavericks last offseason and for the most part he played well during the 2012-13 campaign. Certainly his numbers dipped a bit upon the return of superstar Dirk Nowitzki but Mayo's 40.7 percent three-point percentage was still a career-high and among the best in the NBA this season. If the Mavs return all their starters and maybe add a free agent or two in the offseason, this could be a top-four team in the Western Conference in 2013-14. | | |
| 4/2/2013 10:50:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo (left shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's game against the LA Lakers. | Insight: Mayo's problem is not his shoulder but horrible shooting. He has made just 9-of-38 from the field over the last three games and totaled all of 22 points. When he's not scoring his fantasy value is low because he doesn't contribute a lot elsewhere. | | |
| 3/30/2013 10:25:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo, who underwent an MRI on his left shoulder, is questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago after barely making it throught the Friday practice. | Insight: Mayo has made just 8-of-25 from the field over the last two games and averaged 9.4 ppg over his last five despite playing 38 mpg. The shooting guard has been in decline for the last six weeks. He's averaging 12.1 ppg since Feb. 13 (18 ppg before). | | |
| 3/29/2013 5:34:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo will undergo an MRI on his left shoulder after struggling Thursday. SOURCE: Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com | Insight: Mayo has made just 8-of-25 from the field over the last two games and averaged 9.4 ppg over his last five despite playing 38 mpg. The shooting guard has been in decline for the last six weeks. He's averaging 12.1 ppg since Feb. 13 (18 ppg before). We consider him questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls. | | |
| 3/4/2013 1:46:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo is probable for Wednesday's game against Houston with a swollen right hand injured in Sunday's game. | Insight: Mayo has played much better in Dallas than he did the previous two seasons for Memphis, averaging 17.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 4.3 apg. One disappointing note, however, is his three-point shooting percentage which has dropped in each succeeding month to just .293 in February. | | |
| 3/3/2013 9:41:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo made all three of his 3-point attempts, 3-of-4 from the foul line and 6-of-9 from the field overall for 18 points Sunday against Houston. | Insight: After making better than 50 percent from 3-point range in November Mayo has shot less than 40 percent from long distance in the last three months, including 34.8 percent in January and 29.3 percent in February. | | |
| 2/19/2013 5:08:00 PM |
Description: Dallas guard O.J. Mayo (ankle) was able to practice Tuesday and should be fine to play Wednesday against the Magic. SOURCE: Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com | Insight: Mayo rolled his ankle Monday but it was never considered a serious issue. Mayo's 17.9 ppg scoring average this season is his highest since 2008-09 when he was on Memphis. | | |
| 2/18/2013 8:30:00 PM |
Description: Dallas guard O.J. Mayo injured his ankle at practice on Monday. SOURCE: Bryan Gutierrez, Mavs.com | Insight: The injury doesn't appear to be that serious and the Mavericks are hopeful Mayo will be able to play Wednesday against the Magic. Mayo's 17.9 ppg scoring average this season is his highest since 2008-09 when he was on Memphis. | | |
| 2/6/2013 10:44:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo has scored at least 20 points in three of the last four games, including 28 on 11-of-14 shooting (3-4 3PT) Wednesday versus Portland. | Insight: Mayo averaged nearly 21 ppg with 2.7 3-pointers in November. While he hasn't quite reached those heights over the last two months, he's still putting up strong numbers. | | |
| 1/17/2013 10:43:00 AM |
Description: Dallas shooting guard O.J. Mayo only shot 3-of-14 from the field Wednesday but still scored 18 points due to his success at the free-throw line (12-13). Mayo added eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block in 33 minutes. | Insight: Mayo has returned to solid production after going cold for a six-game stretch in late December. He is averaging 18 points on 46 percent shooting, 4.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.8 threes in nine games this month. | | |
| 1/2/2013 10:42:00 PM |
Description: Dallas shooting guard O.J. Mayo led the team in an overtime loss to Miami on Wednesday with 30 points on 12-of-21 shooting (4-10 3PT), six assists, three rebounds and three steals in 46 minutes. | Insight: It was Mayo's first 20-point game since Dec. 18 and first 30-pointer since Dec. 8. The guard appears to be back on track after going cold for 10 days -- he has made 18-of-31 from the field and 7-of-14 from 3-point range his last two games after making just 3-of-25 from behind the arc in his previous six games. | | |
| 1/1/2013 8:45:00 PM |
Description: Dallas shooting guard O.J. Mayo drilled 3-of-4 from the 3-point line and 6-of-10 overall Tuesday against Washington, finishing with 15 points, five assists and two steals. | Insight: Mayo has cooled off dramatically after a torrid start. He averaged 20.6 points, made 48.8 percent from the field and 51.9 percent from the 3-point line in his first 25 games but just 9.6 points on 33.8 percent shooting (.207 3PT) over his last seven games. | | |
| 12/27/2012 7:28:00 PM |
Description: Dallas shooting guard O.J. Mayo (flu) will play Thursday against Oklahoma City. SOURCE: Royce Young, CBSSports.com | Insight: Mayo is averaging 19.3 ppg this season but that average could drop now that No. 1 option Dirk Nowitzki has returned. Nowitzki will come off the bench again Thursday and will be on a "flexible minute limitation." | | |
| 12/26/2012 8:27:00 PM |
Description: Dallas shooting guard O.J. Mayo was back at practice on Wednesday after being sent home earlier in the week because of flu-like symptoms. | Insight: Mayo should be fine for Thursday night's game against the Thunder. The last time Mayo played them he scored seven points on 2-of-4 shooting. | | |
| 12/24/2012 2:29:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo was sent home from practice on Monday with the flu. The good news is that Dallas doesn't play until Thursday. | Insight: Mayo is averaging 20.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 3.7 apg and has picked up a big portion of Dirk Nowitzki's scoring while the Mavs' star was sidelined. Expect to see Mayo's points fall as Nowitzki works his way back into the offense. | | |
| Hot | 12/18/2012 11:24:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo netted 26 points on 8-12 shooting (2-2 3PT, 8-9 FT) with eight assists, three rebounds and three steals Tuesday against the Sixers. | Insight: Mayo is still shooting nearly 52 percent on 3-point attempts this season. He's averaging 22.2 ppg this month. | | |
| Hot | 12/8/2012 10:50:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo had a season-high 40 points on 15-of-26 shooting (6-of-9 3PT) with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals Saturday against Houston. | Insight: Through 20 games, Mayo has made better than 52 percent of his 3-point attempts (58-of-111). With Dirk Nowitzki out, he's taken the lead in Dallas' offense and has provided fantasy owners with 20.9 ppg. | | |
| 12/2/2012 10:42:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo broke out of a slump by notching 27 points in a win against Detroit on Saturday night. | Insight: Mayo went bonkers from three-point range, knocking down six of his nine attempts. He's shooting an absurd 52.7 percent from that distance this season. That's second in the NBA behind San Antonio's Matt Bonner (55.6 percent). | | |
| Cold | 11/29/2012 12:01:00 PM |
Description: Dallas guard O.J. Mayo's recent poor play could be the result of soreness in both of his ankles. | Insight: Mayo hasn't been sharp lately, averaging just 9.3 ppg on 32.3 percent shooting in his last three games. Fantasy owners might want to stash Mayo on the bench until his ankle woes go away. | | |
| 11/27/2012 11:15:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo is probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia with a sprained left ankle he suffered in practice on Sunday. | Insight: After back-to-back 27 points games, Mayo struggled with his shooting versus the Lakers and could only post a 13-point effort. | | |
