Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis has a big decision to make this offseason. The big man has a $36 million player option for the 2023-2024 season. The original assumption was that Porzingis would opt-out and head to free agency. However, the oft-injured big man might decide to take the $36 million and head to the open market next offseason. There were rumors that the Wizards wanted to re-sign Porzingis, but the team is clearly headed towards a rebuild. It wouldn't be shocking to see Porzingis play in Washington next season. Although, his fantasy value could take a hit, assuming the Wizards go full rebuild.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been discussed in trade talks with the Portland Trail Blazers, reports NBA insider Evan Massey. The talks have involved Portland's No. 3 pick of next week's draft. More pieces would be involved as well, added Massey. Porzingis has just finished his first full season in D.C., and he had a great campaign by scoring a career-high 23.2 points and grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Blazers are actively looking to upgrade their roster to please the title-winning ambitions of star guard Damian Lillard, although Porzingis' previous time in Dallas alongside Luka Doncic showed that he doesn't really work well with a ball-dominant point guard.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to be leaning toward picking up his player option. NBA insider Keith Smith has noted that Porzingis was initially expected to decline the option to sign a new long-term deal with the club, but following Washington's front office shake-up there's now "more and more buzz" that the Latvian giant opts in for $36 million next season. Porzingis had a career year in 2022-23, scoring 23.2 points on 49.8 percent shooting and grabbing 8.4 rebounds. His role on offense could be even bigger in the upcoming season if Bradley Beal moves on from the team.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis is likely to become a free agent this summer. The big man has a player option for next season, but it's uncertain if he'll accept it. That being said, the Wizards front office has said the main goal for them is to re-sign Kyle Kuzma and Porzingis. The 27-year-old is set for a big payday after another strong campaign. This season, Porzingis averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 65 games with Washington. The biggest problem for the Wizards has been keeping Porzingis on the court. It remains to be seen if Porzingis even wants to play with Washington again. However, it appears the front office believes he's a big part of their future.

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Tuesday against the Bucks. The veteran has been under the weather and will now miss his third straight game. However, it's reasonable to assume his season is finished. Nevertheless, Deni Avdija, who's averaged 9.9 points, 6.7 boards, and 3.1 assists in 40 starts this season, will continue to operate at the four spot. At the same time, Corey Kispert, coming off a game-high 29 points in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, will remain an attractive DFS option.

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remains out on Sunday against the Knicks. Washington will also be without Kyle Kuzma (ankle), Monte Morris (ankle), and Bradley Beal (knee), so the team will be looking for others to step up on the scoring end. In this case, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert, Daniel Gafford, and Delon Wright should be the preferred DFS options on Sunday.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers on Tuesday as the team dropped 130 points and grabbed a 19-point victory over the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old ended the game with 32 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 14-for-21 from the floor and 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. Porzingis is currently shooting the best field goal percentage of his career this season while also improving to his highest points per game. At the same time, he's only one game away from his second-most games played in a season. He's repaid fantasy managers ten-fold for his ADP of 47.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis was the only player on the roster to score more than 16 points as they dropped an ugly game to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The 27-year-old posted 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 12-for-22 and adding three made threes. Porzingis is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career and he's already played his most games in a season since the 2016-17 season. He's now top 15 in nine-category leagues and should continue that trajectory for the remaining stretch of the season.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. The Wizards have decided to play it safe and have Porzingis sit out this contest. In his absence, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert will be asked to play bigger roles in the rotation. Both have offered streaming appeal when the Wizards are shorthanded. Although, Avdija has proven to be the better streaming option between the two players.

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets made it official when they shut down their star guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2022-2023 NBA season.Many fantasy managers' worst fears were realized when Ball's non-contact injury in Monday night's game against Detroit turned out to be a fractured ankle. Charlotte's season was already lost, but fantasy managers were hoping to get a few more weeks from Ball who, when healthy, was putting up huge numbers this season.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. 

2022-2023 Season Recap

LaMelo Ball will finish his third NBA season with the following numbers.23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 4.0 3PM, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK, 3.6 TO, 41.1% FG%, 83.6% FT%He played in only 36 games this year and is currently 32nd overall in per-game value for 9-cat in Basketball Monster's player ratings.When he was on the floor, he was a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. His talent is undeniable. Just look at what he did to the Spurs only a few weeks before getting hurt.

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Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Toronto. The veteran missed the last two games with left knee soreness, allowing Deni Avdija to enter the starting lineup. However, Avidja struggled while Porzingis was sidelined, combining for only 12 points, so his return to the bench may be a good thing for fantasy managers.

LeBron James has dominated the National Basketball Association since entering the league straight from high school. He's won numerous awards and has led several teams to an NBA Championship. During the 2022-23 season, the Akron, Ohio, native continued to get it done, despite battling several nagging ailments along the way.However, James' latest issue, a right foot injury, is expected to keep him out indefinitely. So what does this mean, and will we see James back on the court this season? Is there a chance he won't return?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. 

LeBron James Injury Update

James injured his right foot during the third quarter of Sunday's comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tense few seconds after the multi-time MVP clutched his foot after suffering what was deemed a "non-contact injury." The concern grew to greater heights after he was overheard saying, "I heard a pop." Situations like this are never good, as many were concerned that an Achilles tear could be the culprit.https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV/status/1630602449227595777?s=20Yet, after James gathered himself, he tightened his shoe and finished the game, totaling 26 points, eight rebounds, one block, and one steal. Head coach Darvin Ham appeared optimistic while speaking postgame, stating the 38-year-old was "good."However, that couldn't be further from the case, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting that James would "miss an extended period of time" because of the foot injury. Charania later added that the all-time scoring leader would "require multiple opinions."https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1630363560051187712?s=20 

LeBron James' Season Recap

Despite James' advanced NBA age, he's still productive. In 47 appearances, he's averaged 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. While his three-point percentage has regressed, that's never been his strong suit.James was also named an All-Star captain while recently passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader.https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1623184801284104192?s=20That said, despite some high-level accomplishments, the year has been a rough one for the 2003 No. 1 overall pick. He's battled left foot soreness for nearly the entire season, so much so that he routinely carried some type of injury designation heading into almost all of his games over the last few months.... [More]

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been downgraded from doubtful to out on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Hopefully, there weren't any fantasy managers depending on Porzingis because the doubtful status doesn't usually turn out well when tipoff comes closer. While he remains sidelined, Daniel Gafford and Deni Avdija should see the most opportunities as a result. Both of them could be solid streaming options depending on what each team needs.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is doubtful to play Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis is trending towards a second straight absence due to knee soreness which would likely pave the way for another start from Deni Avdija. Avdija did not perform well in the last start but has some upside due to his ability to stuff the stat sheet. Daniel Gafford should also see a boost and is coming off a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double performance.

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is out on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran has a sore left knee, which is nothing new, meaning he may be back in the lineup for Tuesday's meeting in Atlanta. But until Porzingis returns, Deni Avdija is expected to take his spot in the rotation. Avdija has averaged 9.1 points and 6.3 rebounds in 32 starts in 2022-23, so he'll warrant consideration from fantasy managers. However, he's shot only 32.1% from deep while rolling with the first five, which is something for category participants to consider.

Washington Wizards power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis stayed hot, leading the team to a 118-104 home win against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Porzingis finished the night with 36 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes while shooting 13-for-22 from the field and 8-for-14 from behind the arc, tying his career-high of eight threes. Porzingis has dropped 30-plus-point games in three of his last four contests. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out the previous two games, the value of Porzinigis and Deni Avdijahave vastly increased. If Kuzma is to remain out, consider Avdija a viable streaming option.

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most naturally gifted players in the National Basketball Association. He's a fantastic ball-handler and can get to the rim with ease. However, the former Duke Blue Devil's career has been surrounded by controversy, ultimately impacting his ability to win an MVP.The NBA trade deadline kicked off with a bang when Irving, who had demanded a trade out of Brooklyn, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. NBA fans and fantasy managers are left wondering how things will play out.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. 

Kyrie Irving's Season Recap

Irving got suspended for an antisemitic social media post, keeping him out of the lineup for eight games. But since then, the 30-year-old stayed out of the limelight, so most had assumed he finally turned things around. He's played well all season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 40 appearances.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1622324668047794177?s=20&t=NTffJ2tRvNpjAA7bddjYHQHe was also selected to the All-Star team for the eighth time in his career. However, things were apparently going too well, as Irving dropped a bombshell by requesting a trade. His wish was granted, as he was sent to Dallas in exchange for ... [More]

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is expected to miss some time after suffering an injury during Saturday's game. Head coach Wes Unseld sounded optimistic about the issue after the game. However, the organization is considering Porzingis week-to-week with a sprained left ankle. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Wizards be cautious with Porzingis given his injury history. Deni Avdija is likely going to play significant minutes with Rui Hachimura being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. That being said, fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Avdija is available. He's probably worth rostering with the Wizards shorthanded at the forward spot.

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis suffered a fresh injury blow in Saturday's matchup against Orlando when he sprained his left ankle in the third quarter. The injury ended what could've been a big night for Porzingis, as he managed to pile up 17 points and six rebounds with one block in 23 minutes before being forced off. Porzingis' injury lifted Rui Hachimura into a bigger role and the Japanese star matched his career high with 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting. The performance came just a few days after it emerged that the Wizards are looking to move Hachimura in a trade. The 24-year-old could now become a big piece for the team if Porzingis is forced to miss any time. Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford also look set for bigger roles.

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]