Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (personal) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran guard was uncertain coming into this game due to personal reasons. However, it appears the 30-year-old is good to go, which is great news for Boston. This team is still without Jaylen Brown (groin), so Brogdon should continue to have a bigger role in the rotation. Over the last four games, Brogdon is averaging 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 24.0 minutes. He's well worth looking at as a streaming option right now.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (personal) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Charlotte. The 30-year-old has averaged 13.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting a career-high 44.3% from deep this season. However, with Jaylen Brown (adductor) out for this one, Brogdon could easily see an uptick in production if he plays. But if he's unavailable, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could receive more work, although likely not enough to make a dent on the fantasy end.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) is available again Wednesday versus Phoenix after sitting out one game. He skipped Monday's 116-110 win over Toronto with an illness but is now good to go. Brogdon has been the first man off the bench for Boston this season, averaging 13.9 points per game with 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He typically gives a little bit of everything for fantasy managers and should do so again Wednesday in his normal role.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran guard was questionable earlier in the day, but he continues dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Also, Brogdon played 32 minutes on Sunday, so this could be for rest purposes as well. Regardless, his absence will open up playing time for Payton Pritchard. He's someone worth considering as a deep league streaming option. The return of Marcus Smart does hinder Pritchard's value a bit.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It sounds like the 29-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Luckily, Marcus Smart (hip) will return to the court after sitting out on Sunday. His return is good news for the Celtics with Brogdon possibly sitting out. The Celtics would probably use Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to fill the void, assuming Brogdon is out. Between the two, White is the much better streaming option for Monday's slate.

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Friday's contest against the Pelicans. His return comes at a vital time, with Marcus Smart (ankle) ruled out. Brogdon had missed the previous four contests due to a tight right hamstring but he can be expected to step right back into a vital role for Boston, although it's unclear if he will slide into the starting five or stick with his familiar sixth man role. Through 11 games, Brogdon has played a career-low 23 minutes, which has caused his overall production to slide even as Boston has averaged a league-best 120.4 points per game.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) remains out on Wednesday against Atlanta. While Brogdon is reportedly moving in the right direction, he will now miss his fourth-consecutive contest. Marcus Smart (ankle) is also out, so Derrick White is expected to enter the starting lineup. At the same time, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could see additional work and make viable streaming options in deep fantasy formats.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was able to do more on-court activities on Monday, according to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. Despite that, he has already been ruled out for Monday and doesn't have a timetable to return. However, Brogdon is continuing to ramp up his workouts, which is great news. Derrick White will continue getting additional playing time and usage while Brogdon is sidelined.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) won't play on Friday night versus the Nuggets. The 29-year-old exited Wednesday's game against Detroit due to right hamstring tightness and didn't return. Brogdon's production has dwindled in his first season in Boston, averaging 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, so his absence won't be a significant loss for fantasy managers. Sam Hauser, who had 24 points off 50% shooting from downtown in the meeting with the Pistons, should command streaming consideration for those in deeper formats.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the rest of this contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the oft-injured guard does miss time because of this injury. Derrick White will see a boost in playing time with Brogdon missing at least the rest of this contest.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 29-year-old was listed as questionable on Saturday night due to back stiffness. However, his condition has seemingly improved, so it looks like he'll be available. Brogdon hasn't had a good start to his tenure in Boston, averaging 11.4 points and 3.6 assists while shooting 31.3% from deep. Nevertheless, he has a good chance to turn things around at some point moving ahead, so he should remain in most starting lineups versus Washington.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards. Brogdon is dealing with back stiffness, so there's a chance things may improve by tipoff. However, if he can't suit up, Sam Hauser could get more involved. Yet, Hauser won't offer much to fantasy managers, especially with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the floor.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence. ... [More]

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence. ... [More]

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon will have a new role heading into next season. The 29-year-old was traded from the Indiana Pacers earlier this offseason. The veteran guard was a starter in Indiana, but is expected to be a sixth man with Boston. Head coach Brad Stevens recently mentioned that he wants Brogdon to embrace his role as the sixth man. It sounds like Brogdon is all in and willing to do whatever it takes to win a championship. This move should downgrade his fantasy value, but he should still have value, assuming he can stay healthy.

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon is expected to come off the bench next season. As expected, Brogdon is viewed as the sixth man off the bench. It appears the Celtics plan on starting Marcus Smart, which makes sense considering his upside on the defensive end. Brogdon should be able to have standard league value off the bench. The biggest concern is the health of Brogdon. He struggled to stay healthy over the last few seasons with the Indiana Pacers. Possibly, a move to the bench with a smaller workload could help Brogdon stay healthy. Regardless, he should have low-end standard league value as the sixth man in Boston.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been traded to the Boston Celtics. In exchange, the Pacers will receive Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and a 2023 first-round pick. The expectation was that Brogdon was going to be traded at some point this offseason with the Pacers in rebuild mode. Now, the Celtics will have to decide whether Brogdon or Marcus Smart will come off the bench as the sixth man. Regardless, both players should be able to produce from a fantasy standpoint in either role. Brogdon does have a history of injuries, but the Celtics didn't give up much in this deal. This appears to be a win for Boston as long as Brogdon can actually stay somewhat healthy.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon is among the names expected to be moved this summer. Indiana has reportedly engaged in talks with clubs around the league, with the Knicks being one of the favorites to land him. Brogdon averaged 19.1 points last season, the second-highest of his career. However, he missed 46 games due to injury. The 29-year-old also shot just 31.2% from deep, which wouldn't be ideal for category managers, and his inability to stay on the floor should be worrisome for anyone opting to put him on their roster.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon could be on the move this offseason. With the Pacers having already dealt Domantas Sabonis, it's clear the team hit the reset button long ago. Brogdon finished last season by averaging 19.1 points, the second-highest mark of his career, although he shot just 31.2% from deep, his worst showing since entering the league in 2016. The 29-year-old also dealt with multiple injuries, limiting him to only 36 appearances during the year. Nonetheless, Brogdon should continue to be a prime contributor wherever he lands in 2022. However, his inability to remain healthy and shoddy shooting numbers aren't ideal for category managers.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon mentioned that he feels good heading into the offseason. Brogdon dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season that caused him to miss 46 games. Mainly, Brogdon dealt with Achilles and back injuries that continued to linger on the veteran guard. The organization expects Brogdon, Myles Turner, and T.J. Warren to all be healthy heading into next season. The Pacers could have an interesting core with Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton alongside them.