Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (ankle) will be in action on Monday. The 22-year-old suffered an ankle issue in their last game, but it appears to be a minor setback that won't keep him sidelined. This season, he has been a key contributor, averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, all in just over 23 minutes of playing time. Avdija's presence provides the Wizards with versatility and a valuable skill set, and his presence in the lineup is undoubtedly good news for the team. Fans can look forward to watching him on the court, as he continues to make a positive impact for the Wizards this season.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (ankle) is uncertain for the team's Monday night contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's currently dealing with a left ankle sprain which didn't affect him enough to miss their last game on Friday night against the Heat. So far this season, Avdija has been a solid source of points, rebounds, and steals while he continues to start at the small forward. If he can't suit up on Monday, Bilal Coulibaly could see his second start of his career while Delon Wright and Landry Shamet would likely see some more minutes as well.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 22-year-old was going into the last year of his contract, which was a team option for $6.2 million. In his three seasons with the Wizards, Avdija averaged 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He's still finding his offensive game, but his work on the boards and the defensive end seemed to be enough to get him another contract. He's likely to battle for a starting spot with newly drafted forward Bilal Coulibaly.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) should be back on the court soon, having returned to full practice this week. The Athletic's Josh Robbins has even reported that Avdija could have already played Thursday versus Charlotte if needed. This suggests that there's a strong chance we see him in action in the next matchup, which comes Wednesday against the Knicks. Avdija hasn't set the world alight in the three seasons he has spent in the NBA, but the 22-year-old has steadily progressed and should make another leap in 2023-24 with the Wizards in full rebuild mode.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) was a limited participant in Tuesday's training camp practice due to back tightness. Avdija sat out the FIBA World Cup with a hip injury after missing the previous regular season's final three games with an elbow issue, so he's been fairly banged up over the last number of months. The 22-year-old doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious problem, however, so it's fair to expect Avdija to be healthy by the time Washington's 2023-24 regular year commences on Oct. 25. The 2020 No. 9 overall pick remains fairly raw offensively, but Avdija's multi-category upside after averaging 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists last year makes him a decent flier pick near the end of upcoming fantasy drafts.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (elbow) has decided to skip the upcoming World Cup. This news comes after the team barred him from participating while he manages a hip issue. He missed the final few games of the regular season due to an elbow injury, but this hip problem sounds new. Possibly, the Wizards are just playing it safe with their 22-year-old forward. The expectation is that Avdija will be fine by the time the preseason rolls around. He could have a bigger role on the rebuilding Wizards roster next season.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (elbow) has already been listed as out for the next two games on Tuesday and Wednesday due to elbow bursitis. The Wizards seem to be shutting everyone down while sitting four games out of the play-in tournament, and they seemingly don't have much to play for at this point. So instead of putting their core players in a position to get hurt, there will be plenty of minutes for the younger players. Corey Kispert, Delon Wright, and Daniel Gafford have all served as strong streaming options more often than not.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija saw his fourth start in a row on Tuesday and produced another high-quality stat line. The 22-year-old registered 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal on 10-for-16 shooting. He also added two made threes and went 3-for-5 from the line. Avdija first scored this new career high of 25 points earlier this season, then replicated it during the blowout win over the Celtics. Over the last week, he's ranked 77th in nine-category leagues.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (illness) is available to play Sunday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Avdija was a late addition to the injury report with a stomach illness, but it is not serious enough to force him to sit. With the Wizards missing Kyle Kuzma (knee), Avdija should be sprung into a prominent role assuming he has no setbacks.

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]

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]

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija was the team's surprising top scorer in Monday's matchup against San Antonio, contributing a career-high 25 points in a 127-106 win. He nailed both of his attempts from downtown and shot 10-for-12 overall while picking up nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 33 minutes off the bench. The 22-year-old has started to gain momentum lately, going for 16.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals over the last four games. Rui Hachimura's trade to the Lakers has opened up minutes for him and Avdija also benefited from Kristaps Porzingis' absence. With that said, Porzingis was back in the fold Monday, scoring 17 points in 30 minutes with five blocks, and Avdija still had a big part to play in the contest, so these are exciting times for the Israeli talent and fantasy managers who have him in their squad.

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]

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija put up a career-high for rebounds in a single game during a 100-97 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The 22-year-old registered nine points and three assists to go along with his 20 rebounds and shot 3-for-6 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. Avdija hasn't been the most reliable fantasy option from a scoring standpoint but has put up a decent amount of boards with a lower-level output of assists. In deeper leagues is where Avdija will shine the most.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) is available to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Avdija will return to the court after a two-game absence with back soreness and will likely resume his normal role off the bench. Avdija's return will likely take some minutes away from Corey Kispert and Rui Hachimura. Avdija's fantasy value is typically tied to Bradley Beal's health and would need an injury to be a recommended fantasy option.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers. The 21-year-old has played well this season, averaging 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. However, he's missed the last two games with back soreness, allowing Daniel Gafford to enter the starting lineup. Gafford has logged around 20 minutes of work as a starter while the rookie has been out, so his upside is limited for fantasy managers. That said, Rui Hachimura, who scored 21 points in 27 minutes versus Sacramento, should continue to be the primary beneficiary if Avdija can't suit up.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Kings. He is having issues with his lower back and it already forced him to miss Thursday's clash with Utah. Corey Kispert made his 16th start of the campaign in Avdija's absence and is now set to benefit again on Friday. The 23-year-old has averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists as a starter this season. Kispert has struggled for consistency, but he did reasonably well on Thursday by scoring 12 points and picking up a pair of rebounds and assists.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The young forward has officially been ruled out for this game due to lingering back soreness. The hope is that this won't be a long term issue for the 21-year-old. The Wizards are likely to start Will Barton or Corey Kispert with Avdija sidelined. Whoever does start is worth a look as a streaming option for Thursday. Jordan Goodwin could also see more minutes, but Barton and Kispert are better streaming options.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija scored a season-high 21 points on Sunday to help the team defeat the Memphis Grizzlies. The 21-year-old logged five assists, two rebounds, and one steal to go along with his scoring. He also shot 8-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-7 from three. Avdija only has some fantasy relevance in very deep leagues and dynasty leagues. Outside of those formats, his production is hard to trust every night to keep fantasy teams afloat.