Mavericks' Deron Williams: Questionable for Sunday's game vs. Pelicans

Williams (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

After missing eight of the Mavs' past nine games, Williams returned to the starting five in Friday's blowout loss to the Cavaliers and recorded four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five assists and two rebounds in 15 minutes. While it appeared that Williams escaped the outing without any reported setbacks to his calf, the Mavs may be inclined to ease him back into full-time duties, so he could be at risk of missing Sunday's contest for rest-related reasons. Even if the Mavericks ultimately clear Williams to play, he could face a similar minute restriction to what he faced Friday, rendering him an unappealing DFS option.