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July 18, 2016
Dudley is expected to open the upcoming season as the Suns’ starting power forward, Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic reports.During the latter half of last season, the Suns experimented with a starting frontcourt of Alex Len and Tyson Chandler, but since both of those players are natural centers, upgrading the power forward spot was a top priority for the organization. The Suns did just that during the draft in June by selecting Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss with top 10 picks, but since neither player is expected to be a major NBA contributor right away, Dudley was brought in on a three-year, $30 million contract to serve as a placeholder at the position. His ability to stretch the floor and guard both perimeter and interior players should earn Dudley plenty of minutes right off the bat, but look for his role to decline as the season rolls along and Bender and Chriss presumably begin to find their footing in the NBA.
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July 1, 2016
Dudley agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Suns on Friday, the Arizona Republic’s Paul Coro reports.The 30-year-old combo forward shot 42 percent from three-point range last year with the Wizards and has always been a team-first complementary player, the likes of which the Suns could really use as they prepare to hand the keys of the franchise over to a collection of youngsters. Dudley’s playing time could decrease as the season goes on, as Phoenix is unlikely to contend for a playoff spot, but his shooting percentages should be solid and he could average close to a steal per game.
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April 26, 2016
Dudley played a key role during the 2015-16 season, averaging 25.9 minutes per game and starting 41 times for the Wizards.Dudley contributed 7.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest over 81 total games this season. This output mirrors Dudley’s performance last year with Milwaukee during the 2014-15 season in which he averaged 7.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. His consistency should make him worth a look in the final rounds of standard leagues. However, his value could fluctuate depending on where he ends up, as he heads into free agency this summer.
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April 11, 2016
Dudley will draw the start in Monday’s matchup with the Nets.Markief Morris will not play in this one, which has left the power forward position available for Dudley. It has been reported that Nene Hilario also may not play even though he is suiting up. If that is the case Dudley should see a relatively high workload in this outing.
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April 10, 2016
Dudley delivered 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, four steals, three assists and a pair of blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday’s win over the Hornets.The veteran had played fewer than 20 minutes in each of his previous seven games, but he took advantage of some extra playing time to deliver this fantasy-friendly effort. John Wall (knee) sat out again Sunday, and Dudley could feasibly see a bump in minutes for as long as he remains sidelined.
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Date: Oct 19, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) said Monday that he expects to play in a preseason game this week, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.Dudley returned to practice as a full participant last week, but he’s yet to appear in a preseason game as he works back from offseason lower-back surgery. The veteran said he hopes to play Wednesday, but if he’s held out he’ll target Friday’s matchup with Toronto.
Date: Oct 15, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, CSN Washington’s J. Michael reports.Dudley said his back felt great and experienced no renewed pain while he took full contact for the first time in training camp. It has yet to be determined how much time Dudley will see during the remainder of the preseason, but the veteran wing believes he’ll be able to suit up in the team’s final two exhibitions. If all checks out well during those outings, Dudley could quickly emerge as one of coach Randy Wittman’s top options off the bench as a backup to starting small forward Otto Porter or as a stretch four option behind power forward Kris Humphries.
Date: Oct 13, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) is expected to practice Wednesday without facing any restrictions, J. Michael of CSN Washington reports.Dudley, who has sat out the Wizards’ entire preseason schedule after undergoing surgery in the offseason to repair a bulging disc, has been trending toward a return to full practice by increasing his activity from non-contact work to partial participation in drills. The Wizards have yet to determine if Dudley will take part in any of the team’s final four exhibition games, but in any event, it’s looking quite likely that he’ll be available off the bench for the start of the regular season.
Date: Oct 10, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) took some contact during Thursday’s practice, CSN Washington’s J. Michael reports.It was the second consecutive day Dudley was able to absorb some contact, showing that he’s making progress in his recovery from offseason surgery on his lower-back area. The Wizards expect him to return to full practice at some point next week, after which he may be cleared to appear in preseason action.
Date: Oct 7, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) is unlikely to resume practicing fully with the Wizards until Oct. 13, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.With that timetable in mind, Dudley can be safely ruled out of the Wizards’ next two exhibition games after he missed Tuesday’s preseason opener against the 76ers. If the schedule holds, Dudley would still be able to get in two weeks of practice time in advance of the regular season, likely making him available for the Oct. 28 opener with the Magic. However, because of the time he’s already missed, Dudley seems unlikely to pose much of a threat to Otto Porter for the starting role at small forward.
Date: Sep 29, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley indicated Monday that he could be back in time for the Wizards’ season opener, the Washington Post reports.Dudley is 10 weeks clear of back surgery, and he said at Monday’s media day that he’s no longer facing many limitations. “I basically can do everything I want to on the court and then now it’s basically just listening to the doctors at that 12-week mark,” Dudley said. “I’ll probably do 70, 80 percent. The only thing I won’t do is full contact, full court. And then once that 12-week mark goes, I’ll let go and do full speed. And once the coaches see how I am at 12 weeks, hopefully I can play a preseason game. I expect to be back, if not at the beginning of the season, one or two weeks into the season.” It looks as though Dudley will be limited for most of training camp and into the preseason, but if he doesn’t run into any roadblocks, the veteran has a chance to be on the floor when the Wizards open up against the Magic on Oct. 28.
Date: Jul 21, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back on Tuesday and is expected to miss 3-to-4 months, the team announced.Dudley was recently traded from the Bucks to the Wizards and there is now a chance he misses the start of the regular season. Dudley was brought in to serve as a stretch-4 off the bench after the departure of Paul Pierce left Washington with a need for someone who can stretch the floor. Dudley is a career 40 percent three-point shooter and will likely be able to make an impact off the bench as soon as he returns. Should Dudley miss any games to start the 2015-16 season, that would make way for players like rookie Kelly Oubre, Otto Porter or even Drew Gooden to see more minutes on the court.
Date: Apr 16, 2015
Status: day-to-day
Dudley is nursing a back injury but is expected to play in the first game of the playoffs.
Date: Apr 16, 2015
Status: Prob Sat
Dudley is nursing a back injury but is expected to play in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Bulls.
Date: Apr 15, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley will rest Wednesday against the Celtics.With the six seed already locked up, Dudley will rest for the second straight game. He’s dealt with back issues throughout the second half of the season, but the expectation is that he’ll be ready for the Bucks’ first round series, which will kick off Saturday or Sunday.
Date: Apr 12, 2015
Status: Doub Mon
Dudley is nursing back and knee injuries and is not expected to play Monday against the 76ers.
Date: Apr 12, 2015
Status: Out Mon
Dudley will not play Monday against the 76ers due to knee and back injuries.
Date: Apr 12, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley will not travel to Philadelphia with his team.This essentially rules Dudley out for the game Monday, which makes sense considering the Bucks cannot improve or lose their seed during the final two games of the season. Expect Dudley to return to the lineup for the Bucks’ final game at home against the Celtics.
Date: Mar 29, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) tweeted Sunday night that he will return for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.Responding to a reporter’s tweet, Dudley said the team is merely being cautious, after he returned from a six-game absence to play in the last two contests. He had 13 points, five boards and two steals over 25 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Warriors, playing the final 18 minutes of the game.
Date: Mar 29, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will not travel to Atlanta for Monday’s game against the Hawks, Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Dudley returned from the injury to log 25 minutes in Saturday’s loss to Golden State, but the Bucks still want him to get some extra rest. It sounds as if Dudley has a good chance to return for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls. His minutes will likely be divided between a bunch of players, including starters Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
Date: Mar 29, 2015
Status: Out Mon
Dudley is dealing with a nagging back injury and will not play Monday against the Hawks.
Date: Mar 29, 2015
Status: Ques Wed
Dudley is dealing with a nagging back injury and did not play Monday. He is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Date: Mar 26, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will take the court Thursday against the Pacers.Out of commission since Mar. 12 due to a lower back concern, Dudley will make his return, with a minutes limit likely hanging over his head. As a result, there’s little reason to rely upon him for fantasy production right off the bat.
Date: Mar 26, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) returned to the lineup Thursday in a win over the Pacers. He played 12 minutes and finished the game with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist.Dudley had missed five games with a lower back injury. Even though he’s back, Dudley isn’t much of a fantasy option. Its been over a month since he scored double-digit points in a game, and he’s shooting just 22.2 percent from the floor in March.
Date: Mar 25, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pacers, Andrew Gruman of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.Dudley has been out of the lineup Mar. 12 while battling a nagging lower-back injury. However, he went through a full practice Wednesday, and it’s possible he could return to the court Thursday against Indiana. Dudley was averaging 21.8 minutes per game in March prior to the injury, but his production did not warrant consideration in most formats.
Date: Mar 24, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.Dudley had a chance of playing in Tuesday’s game but will rather miss his sixth-straight contest. Looking ahead, he should be considered another game-time decision for Thursday’s tilt against the Pacers.
Date: Mar 23, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Heat, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Dudley has missed the Bucks’ past hand-full of games while nursing a sore back. Although the forward hopes to return some time this week, his status for Tuesday probably won’t be known until at least after Milwaukee’s morning shootaround.
Date: Mar 20, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will not play Friday against Brooklyn, Andrew Gruman of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports. Both Dudley and O.J. Mayo (hamstring) have no timetable to return.Dudley will miss his fourth consecutive game, and the fact that he didn’t make the trip to Brooklyn suggests that he may not be close to a return from lingering lower-back and knee issues.
Date: Mar 18, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.Dudley will miss a third straight game while rehabbing a lower-back injury. He’s been banged up since the All-Star break, and it’s unclear when he’ll return to the active lineup.
Date: Mar 15, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (back) will not play in Tuesday’s game in New Orleans, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Dudley is on his way back to Milwaukee so he can get treatment for his lower back. His next opportunity to get back on the court will be against the Spurs on Wednesday while Miles Plumlee sees added time on the hardwood in the meantime.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Tues
Dudley has missed the last five games with a sore lower back and will not return Tuesday against the Heat.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Sun
Dudley has missed the last four games with a sore lower back and will not return Sunday against the Cavaliers.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Wed
Dudley has missed the last two games with a sore lower back and is questionable to play Wednesday against the Spurs.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Thurs
Dudley has missed the last six games with a sore lower back and is questionable to return Thursday against the Pacers.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a sore lower back and will not play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Fri
Dudley has missed the last three games with a sore lower back and is questionable to play Friday against the Nets.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Tues
Dudley has missed the last five games with a sore lower back and is questionable to return Tuesday against the Heat.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Doub Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a sore lower back and is not expected to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Sun
Dudley has missed the last four games with a sore lower back and is questionable to play Sunday against the Cavaliers.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a sore lower back and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Fri
Dudley has missed the last three games with a sore lower back and will not play Friday against the Nets.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley won’t play Saturday in Memphis due to a lower back concern, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Dudley stated that the ailment has been lingering, and rest is required to alleviate the issue. His absence should provide Miles Plumlee with a modest workload, especially with the formidable Grizzly frontcourt on tap.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Ques Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a sore lower back and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Wed
Dudley has missed the last two games with a sore lower back and will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.
Date: Mar 14, 2015
Status: Out Sat
Dudley has a sore lower back and will not play Saturday against the Grizzlies.
Date: Mar 7, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (knee) will play Saturday against the Wizards.Dudley entered the game with questionable status due to a sore left knee, but he’ll gut out the ailment as a reserve. In his place, Ersan Ilyasova will return to the starting lineup and will likely garner much of the workload at the four.
Date: Mar 6, 2015
Status: Ques Sat
Dudley is questionable to play Saturday against the Wizards due to a sore left knee.
Date: Mar 6, 2015
Status: Prob Sat
Dudley has a sore left knee but is expected to play Saturday against the Wizards.
Date: Mar 6, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley is considered questionable to play the Wizards on Saturday due to a sore left knee, FOX Sports Wisconsin reports.Dudley started Milwaukee’s most recent outing Wednesday, but after experiencing some knee discomfort following that contest, he missed Friday’s practice and now may not play Saturday. While Dudley’s status ultimately won’t be revealed until prior to tip-off, it seems like teammate Ersan Ilyasova stands a decent chance of returning to the Bucks’ starting lineup Saturday.
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Status: Out Sat
Dudley has a knee injury and will not play Saturday against the Jazz.
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (knee) will sit out Saturday’s game in Utah, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Dudley underwent X-rays on his left knee, which were returned negative, but coach Jason Kidd has opted to rest his veteran forward. In Dudley’s absence, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Ersan Ilyasova should be secure in receiving significant minutes at their respective starting spots. Meanwhile, consider Dudley day-to-day.
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Status: Ques Sat
Dudley has a knee injury and is questionable to play Saturday against the Jazz.
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Status: Ques Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a knee injury and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Nuggets.
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Status: Prob Tues
Dudley missed the last game with a knee injury but is expected to play Tuesday against the Nuggets.
Date: Jan 6, 2015
Status: Ques Tues
Dudley is questionable to play against the Suns on Tuesday as he is suffering from an illness.
Date: Jan 6, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (illness) missed shootaround and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Suns, Andrew Gruman of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.Both Dudley and O.J. Mayo (illness) are considered questionable, so be sure to check back before tip off if you plan to deploy either in a daily format. Dudley has played well of late, ratting eight straight games of at least nine points before providing just two points and two boards in Sunday’s win over the Knicks. He’s proven to be a capable scorer and rebounder, but he remains a risky play based upon his relatively light minutes load.
Date: Jan 6, 2015
Status: OUT
Dudley (illness) will play in Tuesday’s game, Fox Sports Wisconsin’s Andrew Gruman reports.He missed Tuesday’s shootaround with an illness, but should offer 20-30 solid minutes Tuesday. Dudley is a better real life player than fantasy player, although he does have 11 steals over his last six games.
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