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]

It was a busy nine-game slate around the National Basketball Association. However, it wasn't a good night for many clubs, especially the ones that dealt with an injury.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 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. 

LaMelo Ball Injury Update

LaMelo Ball exited Monday's meeting with the Rockets with a sprained left ankle. This is an all too familiar ailment, as the 21-year-old injured it twice already this season. He missed the first 13 games of the 2022-23 campaign because of it before making his season debut on November 12 against Miami.https://twitter.com/HornetsOnBally/status/1615898994508546048?s=20&t=2ONmwk9cIuX1k5z8xOpxsQUnfortunately, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was incapacitated again after stepping on a fan's foot during a matchup with Indiana just a few days later, keeping him sidelined for an additional 11 games. Now, it appears fantasy managers will be without Ball for a while, considering he needed help getting to the locker room.With ... [More]

As we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the NBA had a loaded schedule throughout Monday. Unfortunately, there were some injuries throughout the day, which may create issues for teams moving ahead.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 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. 

Donovan Mitchell Injury Update

Donovan Mitchell has been on a tear in his first season as a Cavalier, averaging a career-high 28.8 points per game. The 26-year-old has certainly made an impact, so there is naturally some concern surrounding his most recent injury, a groin strain, suffered during Monday's win over the Pelicans.https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1615106299636719632?s=20&t=nIB5An7gWfmmxjT49g7LLAMitchell exited in the third quarter and did not return to the contest, finishing with 11 points in 22 minutes. The former Louisville Cardinal has stayed relatively healthy in 2022-23, missing only five games. However, with the Cavs looking to make a deep run into the postseason, Mitchell may miss some games, beginning with Wednesday's meeting in Memphis.https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/1615116579011690502?s=20&t=8uEcBgsFXrfQNXVsKuQmNAWithout him in the lineup, others will have to step up. Of course, the first name to come to mind is ... [More]

It's January, and the National Basketball Association is nearing the halfway point in the 2022-23 season. Although many teams around the league have navigated their way through the year unscathed, other clubs haven't been as fortunate. Yet, when one player goes down, another is right around the corner and ready to step up.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 14, 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. 

Derrick White Injury Update

Jaylen Brown, the No. 2 offensive option for the Celtics, is possibly out for a couple of weeks because of an adductor injury. Obviously, this isn't ideal for Boston, a team that struggled throughout December while losing the first two contests of 2023.Although the C's have plenty of depth in the backcourt, Boston could be without Derrick White after the veteran suffered a neck strain in Saturday's win over the Hornets.https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1614425152200257542?s=20&t=SawJ1rLRAHqFYZAcIiNRJwThe former Spur will likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of the ailment. But it wouldn't be surprising if he missed at least a few games. Fortunately, ... [More]

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent amassed a game-high 27 points in Saturday's win over Milwaukee. He looked good throughout the matinee, going 11-for-14 from the field and 5-for-8 from deep. The two clubs met back on Thursday, with the 26-year-old also finishing that one as the highest-scoring player. With Kyle Lowry (knee) and Tyler Herro (Achilles) out of the lineup, Vincent took advantage. That said, fantasy managers should consider adding Vincent to the roster, at least until Lowry returns.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent saw his third start of the season and delivered in a big way during the team's 108-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 26-year-old posted 28 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals on 10-for-17 shooting and 5-for-11 from deep. Whenever the Heat have some guard injuries, which happens quite often, Vincent is one of the first guys up to take over the vacated minutes. He's been a solid streaming option in those situations but isn't the most consistent fantasy option all the time.

The Miami Heat have listed Jimmy Butler (ankle), Bam Adebayo (shoulder) and Gabe Vincent (knee) as active Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ever since the Heat got fined for misrepresenting their injury reports, their reports have been massive with injuries despite most being a non-factor. Butler and Adebayo will resume their normal roles as starters while Vincent could be thrust into a more prominent role with Kyle Lowry (personal) ruled out.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's home game against the Lakers. He returned from a nine-game absence at the start of the week but might have to rest his troublesome left knee again Wednesday. Vincent logged 18 minutes and had 11 points in his comeback game Monday against Minnesota. The 26-year-old has been a decent bench contributor for the team, averaging 9.0 points with 2.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Vincent's absence would open up extra minutes for Victor Oladipo, although he has performed very inconsistently since making his season debut earlier in the month and fantasy managers might want to prefer less risky options.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the visiting Bulls, marking his eighth consecutive absence. Kyle Lowry (knee) is out, so Tyler Herro may run things at the point once again. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year has combined for 62 points in the last two games with Lowry out of the picture. While Herro is always a must-start fantasy option, he may be a bigger asset for managers on Tuesday night. At the same time, Victor Oladipo, who had seven points and five steals in the win over the Spurs in Mexico City, would also deserve fantasy consideration in deep formats, although his shoddy shooting percentages could be a detriment for category participants.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) won't play on Saturday versus the Spurs. The 26-year-old has averaged 8.8 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 rebounds this season. Yet, he's been in and out of the lineup for nearly a month. However, with Kyle Lowry expected to suit up against San Antonio, Vincent likely wouldn't have offered much to fantasy managers, anyway. Nonetheless, rookie Dru Smith, who has played in five games for the big club in 2022-23, should get some minutes in Vincent's place, although not enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will be sidelined again on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. This will be his second consecutive game missed with the same knee issue. He's been dealing with a lot of issues recently as he's only played four of the team's last 10 games. On top of that, when he does return to the court, both Jimmy Butler and Victor Oladipo are returning as well so his fantasy value is going to take a big hit. Vincent will likely be dependent on others being out of the lineup to be a solid play in any fantasy format.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against Boston. He has been dealing with a left knee issue and is regarded as questionable, but Vincent took part in the shootaround and is expected to play. The 26-year-old has missed five of the past six games. Vincent has been a big part of the team's bench unit and he's had a solid season so far despite his shooting form being a bit streaky. His addition could be vital for the team because Miami continues to list Tyler Herro (ankle) on the injury report and there will be a spot to fill in the starting unit if Herro can't go.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta. A left knee injury has burdened the 26-year-old, keeping him out of the lineup for four of the Heat's last five games. With Kyle Lowry active, Vincent likely won't offer much to fantasy managers even if he plays.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks the third game in a row that Vincent will miss due to a left knee issue. His absence will mean Kyle Lowry is going to play heavy minutes as the starter. Also, Caleb Martin will see increased minutes and more chances with the ball in his hands. Martin is someone that should be rostered right now, so fantasy managers should check the waiver wire to see if he's available.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Vincent has missed each of the last two games due to a left knee effusion. The organization is hopeful that Vincent will play on Monday, but will likely wait until pregame to make a final decision. Luckily, Jimmy Butler (knee) is returning, but Duncan Robinson (hand) remains on the sideline. Vincent would be a deep league streaming option, assuming he's able to play on Monday.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is available versus Washington. Vincent's knee swelled up during Friday's shootaround, prompting head coach Eric Spoelstra to rule him out. However, his condition improved somewhat, so he'll be in uniform. With Miami down Bam Adebayo (knee), Jimmy Butler (knee), and Tyler Herro (ankle), among others, Vincent would have seen an uptick in minutes. Yet, he's likely only available to ensure the Heat have enough players to meet requirements. As a result, he's not an ideal fantasy option in any format.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is questionable ahead of the playoff showdown with Miami. Vincent remains listed on the injury report because of a strained left hamstring. He logged only 17 minutes in Game 6, although his lack of work was likely attributed to the stellar play of Kyle Lowry, who had a double-double throughout 37 minutes. While Lowry isn't guaranteed to see as much action in Game 7, it doesn't mean good things for Vincent's outlook heading into Sunday night.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is good to go for Friday's postseason matchup versus the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old wasn't in any real danger of missing this one, so he'll be available to provide support for Kyle Lowry (hamstring). However, with Lowry still not 100%, Vincent, who had 15 points in Game 5 on Wednesday, should continue to garner attention from DFS enthusiasts.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's pivotal playoff encounter against Boston. However, DFS managers should take Vincent's presence on the injury report with a grain of salt, primarily since he's continuously played over the last few weeks despite the routine questionable tags. Nonetheless, with Kyle Lowry (hamstring) uncertain with a hamstring ailment of his own, Vincent may continue to get more work in Game 6. The 25-year-old finished with 15 points in Game 5, so he warrants consideration in all DFS formats. Vincent's ceiling will rise even more if Lowry ultimately can't suit up.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is questionable for the postseason battle against Miami. The 25-year-old is dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, he hasn't missed any time because of it, so DFS managers should expect to see him out there for Game 5. With Kyle Lowry (hamstring) failing to log his usual allotment of minutes recently, Vincent still has upside, although he's struggled shooting the ball during the postseason.