Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man will miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID related illness. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo should remain in the starting five. He finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks during Saturday's game. That being said, Biyombo appears to be worth streaming while Ayton is on the sideline.

It wasn't a good day for many clubs around the National Basketball Association, with many teams dealing with unsettling injuries to their top players. Although these situations are always challenging for teams, fantasy managers are also left scrambling to find a replacement.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 21, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players have benefited.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

Marcus Smart Injury Update

The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum for Saturday's meeting with Toronto, as the MVP candidate got the day off to deal with wrist soreness. Luckily, the C's recently got Jaylen Brown back from a three-game layoff, so the team at least had its No. 2 scoring option. Boston also had Marcus Smart, who is proficient on both ends of the floor.Unfortunately, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year's evening didn't last long, as he exited in the first half after suffering a sprained right ankle. Smart has battled ankle injuries throughout his career, so fantasy managers are familiar with this.https://twitter.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1616933981362028546?s=20&t=ADA6dM_t2muMcgq6cJRitwWhile X-ray results were encouraging, revealing no structural damage, he'll likely miss a game or two, possibly more. As a result, ... [More]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (illness) won't play on Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers. The 24-year-old is under the weather, meaning Bismack Biyombo will take his place in the lineup. Biyombo has averaged 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in six starts this season. However, he probably won't see much more than 20 minutes, which will give Jock Landale a chance to do some damage on the fantasy end.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton helped lead a short-handed squad to a quality five-point win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The 24-year-old big man posted 24 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and one steal with an efficient 11-for-20 shooting line and a not-so-great 2-for-6 from the free throw line. Without Chris Paul (hip) and Devin Booker (groin), Ayton sees plenty of usage that will help fantasy managers in any type of format. He and Mikal Bridges are the leaders of this team when their top two stars are sidelined.

It was a busy nine-game slate around the National Basketball Association. However, it wasn't a good night for many clubs, especially the ones that dealt with an injury.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players have benefited.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

LaMelo Ball Injury Update

LaMelo Ball exited Monday's meeting with the Rockets with a sprained left ankle. This is an all too familiar ailment, as the 21-year-old injured it twice already this season. He missed the first 13 games of the 2022-23 campaign because of it before making his season debut on November 12 against Miami.https://twitter.com/HornetsOnBally/status/1615898994508546048?s=20&t=2ONmwk9cIuX1k5z8xOpxsQUnfortunately, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was incapacitated again after stepping on a fan's foot during a matchup with Indiana just a few days later, keeping him sidelined for an additional 11 games. Now, it appears fantasy managers will be without Ball for a while, considering he needed help getting to the locker room.With ... [More]

As we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the NBA had a loaded schedule throughout Monday. Unfortunately, there were some injuries throughout the day, which may create issues for teams moving ahead.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players have benefited.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

Donovan Mitchell Injury Update

Donovan Mitchell has been on a tear in his first season as a Cavalier, averaging a career-high 28.8 points per game. The 26-year-old has certainly made an impact, so there is naturally some concern surrounding his most recent injury, a groin strain, suffered during Monday's win over the Pelicans.https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1615106299636719632?s=20&t=nIB5An7gWfmmxjT49g7LLAMitchell exited in the third quarter and did not return to the contest, finishing with 11 points in 22 minutes. The former Louisville Cardinal has stayed relatively healthy in 2022-23, missing only five games. However, with the Cavs looking to make a deep run into the postseason, Mitchell may miss some games, beginning with Wednesday's meeting in Memphis.https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/1615116579011690502?s=20&t=8uEcBgsFXrfQNXVsKuQmNAWithout him in the lineup, others will have to step up. Of course, the first name to come to mind is ... [More]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will be back from a two-game absence Friday against Minnesota. His return will push Bismack Biyombo back to the bench, and the former No. 1 pick should have a large role to play in the game, with Phoenix still missing multiple key contributors, including Devin Booker (groin) and Chris Paul (hip). Ayton should also have a point to prove after the Timberwolves limited him to just nine points and six rebounds in his only previous meeting against them this season on Nov. 9.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton will sit Tuesday with an ankle sprain as he continues to have ankle issues throughout the season. Jock Landale will get the spot start over Bismack Biyombo. Landale should be a decent streaming and DFS option while Ayton is on the shelf.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton's had his fair share of ankle problems throughout his career, including a couple instances already this year. If Ayton is unable to go, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale would likely split the center minutes. Readers should check back before game time for an update on Ayton.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton put up his second double-double in as many games despite the loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The 24-year-old put up 30 points, 13 rebounds, and one block while shooting 60% on 20 attempts from the floor and hitting all six of his free-throw attempts. Over the last 10 games, he's averaged 20 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game on just 28.3 minutes per contest. He's still a consistent fantasy asset at the center position and will continue to have a big role for as long as Devin Booker is out.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Monday's game vs. the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle that has forced him to miss the team's two most recent outings. With Jock Landale (concussion) already out, Bismack Biyombo would be in line for a sizable workload and considerable DFS attention if Ayton is forced to be sidelined for another contest; as a starter this year, Biyombo has shot 80 percent from the field and posted a 125 oRTG. Ayton has notched double-doubles in half (13 of 26) of his appearances this year, including Nov. 22 against L.A. when he compiled 14 points and 15 boards. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on Ayton's status.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man will miss at least one game after spraining his ankle during Tuesday's game. His absence will mean increased minutes for Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale. Between the two, Biyombo is the better streaming option because of his defensive ability.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Ayton rolled his ankle Tuesday and has not been a stranger to ankle injuries in his career. If Ayton is unable to go, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale figure to split the center minutes. Biyombo is more likely to earn the starting spot and would be a good streaming option for rebounds and blocks with high field-goal percentage.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and point guard Cameron Payne (foot) were both unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice session after having exited Tuesday's contest against Houston early. With Devin Booker (hamstring) already sidelined, Phoenix is facing widespread absences from key contributors ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. Ayton has produced his usual solid fantasy production in 2022-23, averaging 17 points and 9.5 boards per contest. An absence from the big man would pave the way for Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo to get more minutes in the frontcourt. Payne has been a key second-unit contributor, with a potential absence funneling more shots in the direction of Landry Shamet and Damion Lee in the short-term.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) was injured during Tuesday's matchup versus Houston. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick played 15 minutes and finished with only five points and three rebounds before exiting in the first half with a sprained left ankle. The Suns will travel to Los Angeles for a meeting with the Clippers on Thursday, although it's possible Ayton won't be suiting up. If that's the case, Bismack Biyombo is likely to take his spot in the lineup. Biyombo has averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 boards, and 4.5 blocks in two appearances as a starter this season. Fantasy managers should grab him off the waiver wire immediately, especially category participants looking for swats.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton stepped up and registered a solid offensive game with Devin Booker watching from the sidelines on Sunday. He gathered his 13th double-double of the season in a close loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 24-year-old posted 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 33 minutes of playing time. He shot 13-for-18 overall and made two of his three free throws. Ayton now has nine games with 20 or more points in a game, which is almost half of the amount he had all of last season.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton posted a strong outing in the team's blowout win on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. The former first-overall pick ended the game with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists while shooting 71.4% from the floor on 14 attempts. He also knocked down the only three that he took and added 4-for-5 from the line. Ayton is currently just outside the top 50 in fantasy value as he sits right at 54. He's still a top option to have at center across all fantasy formats.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton had a monster night against the Jazz on Saturday, posting season highs with 29 points and 21 rebounds, while adding three assists, one steal and two blocks to his line. He helped the team to a tight 113-112 victory, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and 7-for-9 at the charity stripe. The Jazz don't have Rudy Gobert roaming the paint anymore and it's left them very vulnerable against opposing centers, which worked in Ayton's favor Saturday. He faces a much more difficult matchup next time around against a Kings team that has allowed the seventh-fewest points in the league to centers this season. Additionally, they are also a solid rebounding side.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton had a fine performance despite his team losing to the Jazz on Friday. The 24-year-old finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, falling only two assists shy of a triple-double. He also got after it defensively by swatting three shots. After a turbulent offseason, Ayton has averaged 14.6 points and 7.7 rebounds while shooting 56.8% from the field in 13 games, all down from his marks in 2021-22. With that said, there's a good chance he will pick things up soon, so fantasy managers should remain patient.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will return for Friday's matchup versus the short-handed Trail Blazers. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick has missed his previous two games because of a sprained left ankle. It's unknown if Ayton will see his usual workload, especially if this one gets out of hand. However, fantasy managers should get him back into the starting lineup. At the same time, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale will likely head back to the waiver wire in many fantasy leagues.