Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum turned in a big double-double while the team's comeback attempt came up short in overtime against the New York Knicks. The MVP candidate registered 35 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 12-for-26 from the floor, 2-for-7 from three, and 9-for-9 from the free throw line. This seemed like just another ordinary day for Tatum as he continues to have an impressive season that has landed him in the MVP conversation. Despite the loss, he remains a top fantasy option in every format.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) is off the injury report, suggesting he'll suit up against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The MVP candidate didn't play on Saturday in the win over the Toronto Raptors, allowing Jaylen Brown to log a team-high 27 points. The Celtics won't have Marcus Smart (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (personal), meaning Tatum will likely get all the minutes he can handle. That said, he's a must-start in all fantasy formats, although everyone knows that.

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]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) is out for Saturday's meeting against the Raptors. Tatum had a big game during the overtime win over Golden State on Thursday, finishing with 34 points and 19 rebounds. He also played 48 minutes, so his absence is likely for a much-needed night off. Fantasy managers may see Tatum back for Monday's game in Orlando, assuming his wrist soreness resolves by then. But in the meantime, Malcolm Brogdon or Derrick White could move into the starting rotation versus Toronto. However, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart should do most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum came one rebound shy of a 30/20 stat line in an overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The MVP candidate registered 34 points, 19 rebounds, six assists, and three steals while shooting 9-for-27 from the floor and 4-for-13 from deep. He also shot a perfect 12-for-12 from the charity stripe. While the shooting efficiency wasn't his best, he was able to contribute in big ways outside of just scoring. Tatum remains one of the elite fantasy assets across the league.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 51 points on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Tatum was extremely efficient shooting the ball Monday with 15-for-23 from the field and a perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line. Tatum also contributed nine rebounds, seven threes and five assists in 40 minutes. Unbelievably, Tatum has taken yet another step this year and has not scored less than 20 points since December 10th. Tatum is averaging a career-high in points, threes, free throws and rebounds this year and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a game-high 34 points in Saturday's 121-116 road win over San Antonio. The injury-depleted Spurs pushed Boston hard, but Tatum did just enough to get his team the win. He shot 13-for-26 in the game and Tatum's final make from the field came with 33 seconds left in regulation when he broke a 116-116 tie with a jump shot. In 36 minutes of action, Tatum went 5-for-10 with the three-ball and had four rebounds and two assists. The 24-year-old star now has 20 30-point efforts for the campaign and seven of them have come in his past 11 appearances. His most recent efforts also include his second career triple-double, so Tatum has entered 2023 in superb form and should continue to perform well for managers.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum led the team with his first triple-double of the season in their 124-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. While his shooting efficiency wasn't great, he posted 29 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and two blocks with only two turnovers. The 24-year-old out of Duke only shot 36.4% on 22 attempts and 25% from deep, but he also cashed in on 11 out of his 12 free throws. Tatum has done a great job outside of scoring if his shot isn't falling on any given night.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a field day against the Houston Rockets in a 126-102 win on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old registered 38 points on 12-for-25 shooting and 6-for-16 from deep. He also added eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block across 34 minutes of playing time. Tatum is still a top candidate for MVP this season and he remains in the top 10 rankings for category fantasy formats. The return and increasing minutes of Robert Williams III is only going to help Tatum in the long run as well.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shot 12-for-22 from the field en route to a game-high 41 points in a 139-118 win over Milwaukee on Christmas Day. He nailed three three-point bombs with seven attempts and shot a perfect 10-for-10 at the line. Tatum added seven rebounds, five assists and three steals to his line while committing only one turnover in 36 minutes. That's now three 40-point efforts and two 30-point performances from Tatum during a huge five-game scoring streak. Can he extend the run into the New Year? Boston completes the 2022 slate with matchups against Houston and the Clippers.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (personal reasons) isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Pacers. He didn't play on Sunday in the loss to Orlando, opening the door for Grant Williams to enter the starting lineup and finish with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes. That said, Tatum should be considered a must-start, although everyone should know that at this point.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (personal) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. The star forward will miss this game due to personal reasons, but this is only expected to be a one game absence. Grant Williams will move into the starting five with Tatum sitting this game out. He'll have decent streaming appeal, but Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will probably benefit the most offensively with Tatum on the sideline for this contest.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has firmly been in the MVP conversation this season and Tuesday night further bolstered his case. In a 122-118 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Tatum was able to post a line of 44 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block while shooting 15-for-29 from the floor and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. He even shot 90% from the free-throw line on 10 attempts. The 24-year-old now has a total of four 40-point games this season and he looks primed to add to that total.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum posted a fourth consecutive double-double Monday versus Toronto with 31 points and 12 rebounds. He led his squad to a 116-110 victory with 11-for-24 shooting from the field, which included a nice 5-for-10 effort from downtown. Through 39 minutes of action, Tatum was also able to grab three assists, one steal and one block, while recording four turnovers. It's his 11th double-double overall this season, as Tatum has improved his work on the glass and is averaging a career-high 8.3 rebounds for the campaign. There's nothing he can't do on a basketball court, and with him sitting on a 30.8 points average, Tatum has a chance to compete for the scoring champ title this season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum cashed in another quality performance on Sunday. The MVP candidate posted 29 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and four steals while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 3-for-6 from deep. His nine turnovers were a bit of a cringe point, but he's always vulnerable to a game like this every so often. It's also easier to stomach when he's shooting this efficiently and putting up double-doubles. He's still ranked in the top five for fantasy value and inches closer to the top of the MVP leaderboard every game.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. The superstar forward has been dealing with a left ankle sprain for a few days. The team has decided to take the cautious approach and rest Tatum here. However, the Celtics do play again on Monday, so we'll see if Tatum is healthy enough to suit up for that game. In the meantime, Jaylen Brown will see his usage skyrocket with Tatum sidelined. Also, Grant Williams could be asked to do more, which could make him someone worth streaming on Sunday.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a big-time duel with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. He ended up with 37 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks while shooting 11-for-24 overall and 13-for-15 from the free-throw line. He also went home with the 125-112 win. On top of that, Tatum is now ranked higher than Doncic in fantasy value for category formats. He's currently the sixth-best player in the league with no slow down in sight.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) will play on Wednesday against Dallas. The 24-year-old was listed on the injury report because of a sprained left ankle, although it's not severe enough to keep him out of the lineup. With ESPN's Tim Bontemps also reporting Tatum won't have a minutes restriction, fantasy managers can safely insert him into their fantasy lineups without thinking twice about it.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable against the Mavericks on Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. Samuel Hauser may replace Tatum in the lineup. However, Joe Mazzulla could shuffle around some of his players to get Malcolm Brogdon or Derrick White into the starting unit. That said, all three of those guys could benefit on the fantasy end, although Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart should be the primary scorers versus Dallas if Tatum can't go.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum posted a fourth double-double in five games Monday with 28 points and 11 rebounds in a 121-107 loss to Chicago. He also dished out seven assists with four turnovers in 36 minutes, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 4-for-10 from outside. Tatum has been killing it since Day 1 this season and remained in hot form despite the team struggling and taking its first defeat in 10 games. The 24-year-old superstar could now be set for a red-hot spell, as Boston starts a six-game homestand Wednesday versus Dallas. Tatum is scoring 31.1 points per game this season at the TD Garden.