Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a great night against Indiana on Friday, scoring a game-high 34 points on 13-for-24 shooting in a 120-95 win. He was 3-for-9 from outside and bagged seven rebounds with two assists and two steals across 32 minutes. Tatum closed last week with a poor effort against Utah, but he's bounced back very well by putting up 30 points in back-to-back games. He'll be let loose against the struggling Spurs next, and in the favorable matchup, Tatum should build up further momentum ahead of the final few games of the season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum led the team to a dominant and convincing win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday to cap off their six-game road swing. He ended the game with 36 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals while shooting 14-for-25 from the floor and 2-for-7 from beyond the arc. His night at the free throw line wasn't great as he missed five of them, but Tatum was unstoppable anyway. He has now moved into the top 11 in terms of per-game value in nine-category leagues.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (hip) will suit up for Friday's clash in Portland. Tatum had been listed as questionable because of a left hip contusion. However, he's good to go. The C's will also have Jaylen Brown (face) and Marcus Smart (illness) in the lineup, so all three players could thrive against a Portland team that has struggled defensively in 2022-23.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The superstar forward suffered a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall during Wednesday's contest. The organization is likely going to wait until closer to game time before making a final decision on Tatum. That being said, fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Friday. The Celtics would likely use a committee approach with Grant Williams, Blake Griffin, and Al Horford if Tatum sits out.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a team-high 34 points and dominated the glass with 15 rebounds in Saturday's 134-125 win over Atlanta. He also had six assists and one block while posting only one turnover in 35 minutes. It was a very productive night for the 25-year-old star, although Tatum struggled a bit with his shooting, finishing 12-for-25 from the field and 5-for-15 from downtown. The All-Star Game MVP started March with an outstanding 41-point effort against Cleveland and is averaging 33.4 points for the month overall. Tatum appears to have hit his best form of the season just as things are about to get serious.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was up to his normal offensive brilliance as he sliced and diced the Trail Blazers on the way to a 115-93 win on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old dropped 30 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal while shooting 11-for-17 from the floor and 6-for-10 from three while hitting two of his four free throws. After missing one game, Tatum immediately got back to business. He's scored 30 or more three times in his last four games with two of those being 40-point games.

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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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]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was ejected late in the fourth quarter from Monday's game against the New York Knicks. Tatum was unhappy with the officials and picked up his second technical of the game, leading to the ejection. Tatum finished with 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in 36 minutes. It is unlikely the league will give out any punishment to Tatum, but if he were to miss a game, Malcolm Brogdon and Grant Williams would likely see increased minutes.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 31 points on Thursday as they dispatched the Indiana Pacers by a score of 142-138 in overtime. The MVP candidate also added 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block on 9-for-25 shooting, three made threes, and 10 out of 11 free throws. Tatum's maturity in his game has allowed him to flip a switch in any facet of the game when one might not be clicking at the moment. That has allowed him to reach the top seven in fantasy value for nine-category leagues.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made history by breaking Anthony Davis's record for most points in an All-Star game en route to being named the 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Celtics superstar put up 55 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while leading Team Giannis to a win. He shot 22-for-31 from the floor and 10-for-18 from beyond the arc. In normal All-Star game fashion, there wasn't much defense as the two teams jacked up a total of 126 combined threes. Tatum had some entertaining moments going one-on-one against his teammate Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dropped a game-high 38 points in Wednesday night's 127-109 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons. Tatum returned to the starting lineup after missing Tuesday's meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an illness. He logged 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes, all while shooting 15-for-24 from the field. The return of Tatum sent Sam Hauser back to the bench and decreased the value of Hauser and Grant Williams as streaming options. Still, Derrick White, who is available in 32.6 percent of ESPN leagues, should be considered a must-add waiver addition as he recorded a solid line of 11 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been removed from the injury report and is expected to be back in his normal starting role on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The 24-year-old MVP candidate was sidelined with a non-COVID illness on Tuesday but it looks like it wasn't too serious. With Tatum back in the fold, Blake Griffin and Grant Williams will both likely head to the bench while Griffin will take a significant hit to his fantasy value.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) will not play on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a non-COVID illness. This could result in an interesting shake-up in the Eastern Conference standings as the Bucks sit just one and a half games back from the Celtics for the first seed. Since Jaylen Brown (face) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are also sidelined, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon, and Grant Williams will likely all see big minutes and could be solid streaming options.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) is doubtful to play against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday. It is looking like Tatum is unlikely to play in their showdown with the Bucks as he deals with a non-COVID illness. With Tatum likely out and Jaylen Brown (face) on the mend, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) should all see increased minutes and usage on Tuesday.

The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone and we had one of the most active deadlines in recent memory with some big stars being dealt. Kyrie, KD, and Westbrook are all heading to new teams and we have been covering those trades and their fantasy impacts here at RotoBaller.But there were plenty of other lesser-known players who were dealt in the last few days and I wanted to go through and make sure we don't overlook some of these trades as some of those deals may even have more fantasy impact than the big moves.So here are some other trades that went down and my two cents on the increase or decrease in value that we should expect from the players involved for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fantasy basketball season. 

Moves That Matter

These are very much in order of how much they matter. Let's start with the Spurs sending their starting center back up North where he started his career.Jakob Poeltl to the RaptorsI am a huge Poeltl fan and was close to acquiring him on multiple teams before the deadline. It was a curious move by Toronto to be buyers instead of sellers at the deadline, but Poeltl gives them the presence at the five they have been lacking all season and allows Siakam to shift over and play PF where he belongs.Poeltl is no longer a shutdown candidate and has legit top-50 upside with his multi-category abilities. His departure also makes ... [More]

As hectic as this year's NBA trade deadline has been, with 28 out of the 30 teams making at least one trade, early Thursday morning at 1:00 am, a blockbuster trade went down that not many expected. However, if you had read my previous article, you could have gotten a glimpse of the future thanks to my magic ball, as the first "potential trade" I wrote about was sending Kevin Durant to none other than the Pheonix Suns.Kevin Durant is undeniably a top-three player and arguably even the best in the NBA right now. It's not surprising to hear how stunned the NBA world was after seeing this trade, as the Suns sold a huge chunk of their future for the Nets superstar but were somehow saved from involving Deandre Ayton in the trade!Any average NBA fan knows how much of an impact future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant has on any team, but to emphasize just how much, check this out: The Suns went from odds of +1800 of winning the finals to +450 on Thursday morning after the huge trade, now only behind the Boston Celtics, who lead the race with their odds being +350. 

Kevin Durant's Season Recap

Durant (knee) has been sidelined for over a month after getting hurt on January 8 against the Miami Heat and remains without a timetable to return to make his debut with the Suns. Before getting hurt, the 13-time All-Star was averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.8 blocks, and 36 minutes in 39 appearances this season.

FULL TRADE DETAILS:

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The superstar forward has been added to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. This is not good news for the Celtics who are already without Jaylen Brown (face) and Marcus Smart (ankle) for Friday's game. Malcolm Brogdon should see a significant boost in value with Brown and Smart both sidelined. Grant Williams and Payton Pritchard would likely be asked to step up and play bigger roles if Tatum is unable to play. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update on Tatum.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made only three of his 13 shots in the first half against Detroit on Monday, but he still finished a 111-99 win with a game-high 34 points. It was a true game of two halves for Tatum as he went 8-for-11 from the field after the break. His work for the night included a 3-for-9 effort from deep, 11 rebounds, six assists and one block. Tatum has now tallied at least 30 points in five of his past six games and the run also includes four double-doubles. It's been a big year for the Celtics star, and he will look to continue it Wednesday against the Sixers in a matchup where Tatum notched 35 points when these teams met for the first time this season.

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]