The Knicks acquired forward OG Anunoby from the Raptors on Saturday. In exchange, Toronto landed forward RJ Barrett and guard Immanuel Quickley. Anunoby had been rumored to be on the block for the last few seasons, although it appeared the Raptors weren't interested in sending him elsewhere. The 26-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. Yet, he's most known for his defensive prowess, averaging 1.2 steals. Unfortunately, Anunoby has had issues staying healthy over the years, appearing in fewer than 48 games in two of his previous three seasons. But he has plenty of untapped potential, so playing under head coach Tom Thibodeau could do wonders for his development moving ahead.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hand) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It appears Anunoby is ready to return following a three-game absence. His return will move Gary Trent Jr. to the second unit, where he has been less effective. There is no word on whether or not Anunoby will be limited if he suits up. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off on Sunday for another update on his status. If active, fantasy managers should make sure to get Anunoby get in their lineups.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (finger) is "not looking good" for Friday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Boston Celtics. Anunoby needed stitches for a laceration he sustained on his right finger while doing household chores, per head coach Darko Rajakovic. The 26-year-old three-and-D swingman is limited to using his left hand in practice, leaving him doubtful for Friday's action and likely to miss his third straight meeting. Anunoby is a huge loss any time he's not on the court for Toronto's defense and jump-shooting, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 threes, and 1.3 steals across eight games. The Detroit Pistons are on deck for the Raptors on Sunday. Even with Gary Trent Jr. (foot) expected to go against the Celtics, first-round rookie Gradey Dick could still continue to absorb an expanded role, but his fantasy value is mostly restricted to points and threes.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby (finger) is in danger of missing a second straight game Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He's suffered a right-finger laceration, leaving the Raptors without their best defender. Anunoby has also been on the roll offensively early in the season, shooting 51 percent from the field to average 16.4 points per game. Otto Porter Jr. made a start in Anunoby's absence on Monday versus Washington but didn't have much of an impact, logging just 14 minutes and scoring five points.

Toronto Raptors guard OG Anunoby (finger) cut his finger doing household chores on Sunday and he was originally listed as questionable but was downgraded to out on Monday. Since he and Gary Trent Jr. (foot) are both out against the Washington Wizards, Otto Porter Jr. may step into the starting role while Malachi Flynn and Gradey Dick are likely to see some added opportunities off of the bench. It's unclear how much time that Anunoby will be forced to miss so fantasy managers should check back for any updates before their next game.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby is questionable for Monday's game versus the Washington Wizards with a finger laceration. Anunoby is suddenly in danger of missing his second game of the season, after joining Toronto's injury report seemingly following morning shootaround. It sounds like the reigning steals champion is dealing with a relatively minor problem, but first-round rookie Gradey Dick, who buried four threes in 28 minutes when Anunoby was out on Oct. 28, would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Anunoby needs to hit the sidelines. Fantasy disappointment Gary Trent Jr. (foot), who is questionable on Monday as well, played 33 minutes as a starter with a season-high 17 points in Anunoby's Oct. 28 absence.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (leg) has been experiencing muscle cramps in his leg and was listed as questionable for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet, it seems like he has healed enough to give it a go after being listed as available. While Gary Trent Jr. shouldn't see much of an effect to his value, Malachi Flynn and Gradey Dick will likely see fewer minutes with Anunoby back in the lineup.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (leg) has received the questionable tag for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers due to leg cramps that have already forced him to miss one game. The 26-year-old has a history of leg injuries, so it's good news that this isn't a very serious issue. He's currently trending in the right direction, but if he can't play, then Gary Trent Jr. would stay in the starting lineup while Malachi Flynn and Gradey Dick would see some more minutes off of the bench.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby left Friday's 104-103 overtime loss to Chicago with a muscle cramp. He was able to log 28 minutes of action, scoring 11 points on 5-for-8 shooting and snagging two steals. It's unclear if he can return to action when the Raptors host Philadelphia on Saturday. Anunoby has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, so his absence would leave a sizable hole in the team. Gary Trent Jr. will be looking at plenty of extra minutes if Anunoby can't play on Saturday. He had a nice 15-point outing in 36 minutes off the bench Friday night, adding five rebounds to his tally with one assist and two steals.

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly not considering trade offers involving guard/forward OG Anunoby at this time. Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports that "the Raptors are not seriously listening to offers for OG Anunoby right now". With franchise cornerstone Pascal Siakam's Toronto future uncertain and Fred VanVleet departing this offseason, Anunoby's standing with the team still seems fairly secure currently. The 26-year-old represents one of the NBA's best "3-and-D" swingmen, notching 16.8 points on 47.6% field-goal shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 threes, and a league-leading 1.9 steals in 35.6 minutes per game over 67 contests last season.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby could potentially be on the move this offseason. It was recently reported that the Sacramento Kings were showing interest in Anunoby. However, Marc Stein has reported that the Raptors are reluctant to move on from the 25-year-old forward. It sounds like the organization would need to be blown away in a trade to give up Anunoby. The Raptors don't exactly have much incentive to trade Anunoby right now. He continues to perform at a high level and is under contract for the next two seasons. It's still early in the offseason, but it doesn't sound like the Raptors are interested in moving Anunoby right now.

According to Damien Barling of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento, the Sacramento Kings are "aggressively pursuing" Toronto's OG Anunoby. The team is considering the future of free agent Harrison Barnes and Anunoby would be a very good replacement, even an upgrade on the position. The 25-year-old made it into the All-Defensive Second Team this season after averaging a career-high 1.9 steals per game, and he averaged 16.8 points with 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Anunoby has two years remaining on his contract with the final season being a player option.

Toronto Raptors guard OG Anunoby (ankle) has been made available for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Anunoby was listed as questionable with an ankle sprain which he likely picked up in Sunday's game. However, the injury will not force him to miss any time. With Gary Trent Jr. (back) likely out again, Anunoby should look to continue his recent success.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old left early during Sunday's game due to a mild ankle sprain. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Anunoby being listed as questionable is a positive sign for the Raptors. The team is also hopeful that Gary Trent Jr. (back) makes his return to the court on Tuesday. He has missed the last six games due to back spasms. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Tuesday for another update on Anunoby and Trent.

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]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is great news as Anunoby will take the court for the first time since January 27th. Fellow forward Thaddeus Young (knee) is also available, so this team appears full healthy for the first time since acquiring Jakob Poeltl. It'll be interesting to see what kind of starting five head coach Nick Nurse puts together on Thursday. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more information on that. However, Anunoby should have solid fantasy value regardless.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) hasn't seen the court since January 27 when he injured his wrist and only played 10 minutes during that contest. After missing nine games, the extended break looks like it worked in his favor as head coach Nick Nurse says he looks healthy and ready to go. He'll be a much-needed boost to a short-handed Raptors team that is looking to make a playoff push in the final stretch of the season. He should be back in all fantasy rosters as it doesn't sound like there will be any minute restriction.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) is out again for Sunday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He'll now miss his eighth consecutive game because of a sprained left wrist, and he remains without a definitive return date. Nevertheless, Precious Achiuwa, who's averaged 13.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in nine starts this year, should continue to take Anunoby's place in the rotation.

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since January 27 due to a sprained left wrist. It appears he's going to miss at least one more game, but could very well be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Precious Achiuwa has been starting in the absence of Anunoby. However, it's worth noting that center Jakob Poeltl was acquired by the team on Thursday. He should be considered questionable for Friday's game, so his presence could hurt the fantasy value of Achiuwa.