Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (foot) remains questionable for Saturday's matchup in Memphis. The 30-year-old missed Friday's practice because of right foot soreness, an injury he's battled throughout the year, dating back to his time in Brooklyn. With Luka Doncic (thigh) sidelined, the Mavs could be down their top scoring options. As a result, Tim Hardaway Jr. Josh Green, Christian Wood, and even Jaden Hardy could benefit from a fantasy standpoint.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (personal) was unable to practice on Friday. However, head coach Jason Kidd is hopeful that Irving is able to play during Saturday's game. The Mavericks are already going to be without Luka Doncic (quad) for this contest. The loss of Irving would leave the Mavs extremely shorthanded. Josh Green, Jaden Hardy and Tim Hardaway Jr. would all be asked to step up if Irving is forced to sit out. Honestly, all three of them could have some streaming appeal if the Mavs are without both Doncic and Irving on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving went off alongside Luka Doncic and took down the third-seeded Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. The 30-year-old posted 40 points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals on 15-for-22 shooting overall and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. The dynamic duo of Doncic and Irving has worked pretty well so far as they still figure out how to be consistent. Since joining Dallas, Irving is averaging 26.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard missed the final game before the All-Star break due to lower back tightness. Although, Irving did play in the All-Star Game, so it appears his back tightness isn't bothering him anymore. That being said, Irving should be fine for their next contest. He should start in his normal role alongside Luka Doncic. Frank Ntilikina should head to the second unit and won't have much streaming appeal with Irving and Doncic healthy.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is now questionable to play Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Irving popped up on the injury report late Wednesday after experiencing some tightness in his lower back. Late additions to the injury report are never a good sign and if Irving is ultimately ruled out, Luka Doncic should see massive usage. Theo Pinson and Frank Ntilikina would also see extra minutes if Irving sits.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was on fire against Minnesota on Monday, shooting 15-for-23 from the field en route to a game-high 36 points. Luka Doncic added 33 points on 10-for-20 shooting, but the Mavericks still couldn't pull off a victory, dropping the game at home 124-121. Irving was 4-for-9 with the three-ball and completed his line with five rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers. He's had a good start in his new surroundings, averaging 28.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.3 steals in four games as a Maverick.

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.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving debuted for his new team on Wednesday and promptly led them in scoring as they won 110-104. The 30-year-old finished the game with 24 points, four rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal as he shot 9-for-17 from the floor and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. While the dynamic between Irving and Luka Doncic is still yet to be seen, it's a great sign that Irving could step right in and not skip a beat.

Dallas Mavericks newly acquired talented point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to make his debut with the team on Wednesday against the Clippers. Irving had his first practice with his new team on Tuesday, and when asked if he had any problems playing alongside MVP candidate Luka Doncic, he responded, "no." With Doncic's role as the primary ball-handler not destined to change, Irving will have to play more off-ball, something he isn't as used to. Two of the most talented guards in the NBA are now teammates, which will be scary for opponents. This duo will be very entertaining to watch, and who knows, Irving might be that piece the Mavericks need to get them over the hump. Regarding Irving's fantasy value, he may have a slight decrease in usage. Doncic is more ball dominant than Kevin Durant which will cause Irving to have to play more off ball. However, Irving is still a stud and he shouldn't struggle to put up great numbers on his new team.

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]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is being traded to the Mavericks, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. In exchange, Dallas is sending Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and multiple draft picks. The move comes after the 30-year-old requested a trade ahead of the February 9 deadline. Irving, who's averaged 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games this season, will now join forces with Luka Doncic, arguably assembling the league's most potent backcourt. However, Irving may see a dip in production, at least on the scoring end, although his assist numbers may improve.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Nets intend to sit Kyrie Irving until he's traded ahead of the February 9 deadline. The multi-time All-Star formally asked to be moved on Friday while advising the club that he will not re-sign with the team this offseason. Irving has played well this season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games. The Lakers remain a favorite to acquire his services, reportedly in a deal surrounding Russell Westbrook. However, teams like Phoenix and Dallas may also be in the running. Either way, there should be more on this situation in the coming days, although Irving may have already suited up for the final time in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Saturday against the visiting Washington Wizards. The timing is coincidental, considering the multi-time All-Star requested a trade ahead of the February 9 trade deadline. With that said, fantasy managers will give him the benefit of the doubt, although it will be interesting if he's back in the lineup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. In the meantime, Kevin Durant (knee) remains unavailable, so Brooklyn will look for answers on the offensive end. As a result, guys like Nicolas Claxton, Royce O'Neale, Seth Curry, and Yuta Watanabe could see a noticeable uptick in fantasy production on Saturday evening.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has reportedly requested a trade after declining a contract extension with the team. If his wishes aren't fulfilled, he's going to leave the team in free agency anyway. Shams Charania also reports that the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks have all emerged as potential suitors. In terms of fantasy value, Irving would still remain an elite fantasy contributor, but his ceiling may not be as high on another team as the Nets depended on Irving more than two of the three rumored suitors. The shakeup of role players and added assets in the trade could have the biggest fantasy effect. Managers will want to stay tuned for any updates on any official deals.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving continued his scoring heroics while Kevin Durant (knee) remains sidelined. During their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Irving registered 40 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks on 14-for-27 shooting from the floor and 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. With the absence of their number one scorer and no real third option, Irving's value is at a season-high while he tries to do everything in his power to win some games. Finding a streaming option on this team is difficult as it always seems like it's someone different who finally has a decent game alongside Irving.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving piled up a season-high 48 points on 18-for-29 shooting in Friday's 117-106 victory over Utah. He had 21 points in the fourth quarter for a second night in a row and finished with an 8-for-15 record from deep. Irving also led the team with 11 rebounds and four steals, while delivering six assists. Brooklyn's star guard has struggled from the field lately but put in a very efficient performance against the Jazz, which should give him momentum for the next few games. There are a pair of tricky matchups against Golden State and Philadelphia coming up, so it won't be easy for Irving to stay hot.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had a huge all-around game on Thursday night but it wasn't enough to will the team to a win over the Phoenix Suns. He posted 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks while knocking down 11 of his 27 shots and adding two more from deep. The superstar scorer has seen a drop in efficiency since Kevin Durant (knee) went down but has seen an increase in his other traditional stats. In the three games he's played since the injury, Irving has shot just 38% from the floor but has averaged 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is back in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard returns after missing Tuesday's contest due to right calf soreness. His return means Seth Curry heads to the bench, but his fantasy value won't be completely erased with a move to the second unit. The Nets are still without superstar forward Kevin Durant (knee) right now. That being said, Curry should continue to have an increased role in the rotation. Fantasy managers who are rostering Curry should continue to hold him for the moment. As for Irving, the expectation is that he'll have his full workload on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard will get back in the lineup after missing Tuesday's game due to right calf soreness. There is no word on Irving being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload. This month, Irving is averaging 23.2 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds, so fantasy managers should make sure he's in their lineups. Edmond Sumner should head back to the bench where he won't as much streaming appeal.