Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) will play and start Tuesday versus the Detroit Pistons. Kuzma missed Sunday's game with knee soreness, but will make his return to the starting lineup against Detroit. Anthony Gil will move back to the bench and Deni Avdija should see a slight dip in minutes with Kuzma's return. The Wizards are entering a back-to-back set of games, so Kuzma's status for Wednesday will be worth monitoring.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) is questionable to play versus the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Kuzma sat out last game with a knee injury and his status is murky for their next game as well. Anthony Gil started last game, but it was Deni Avdija who was the main benefactor of Kuzma's absence. If Kuzma is unable to play, Avdija would be the preferred fantasy option, regardless if he starts or not.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is in doubt for Sunday's meeting with Milwaukee after hurting his knee Saturday against Toronto. He banged knees with a Raptors player in the first half and was able to finish the game, but Kuzma was seen leaving the arena with a limp. The 27-year-old posted 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting Saturday and had six rebounds and one assist with five turnovers in 42 minutes. Daniel Gafford was also injured Saturday, leaving with a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter, so the Wizards could be lacking frontcourt options against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are set for bigger roles if the Wizards can't roll with a full lineup.

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]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) will not play Monday against the Golden State Warriors. Kuzma continues to sit with an ankle sprain after being listed as questionable. Deni Avdija figures to remain starting and should see ample minutes on Monday. The Wizards play again on Tuesday and Thursday before heading into the All-Star break. Kuzma will likely be listed as questionable for both those contests.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Corey Kispert would be in line to make another start, assuming Kuzma remains out. However, he hasn't exactly been too productive lately with Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis healthy. That being said, fantasy managers might need to look elsewhere for a streaming option on Monday.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. Kuzma will miss his second straight game with an ankle sprain after being listed as questionable. In Kuzma's absence, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are candidates to remain in the starting lineup. Avdija has the higher upside of the two while Kispert is more of a streamer for three-pointers.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Kuzma left Saturday's game with an ankle sprain and has already missed one game due to the injury. Despite still not practicing since the injury, Kuzma has a chance to return Wednesday after going through some individual workouts. If Kuzma remains out, either Corey Kispert or Deni Avdija should remain in the starting lineup.

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 Kyle Kuzma (ankle) was forced to exit Saturday's game after spraining his left ankle and will now miss at least one game because of it. The team officially ruled him out ahead of time which means the ankle sprain may end up keeping him out for a couple more games after this. Deni Avdija is the most likely candidate to take over the starting role while Taj Gibson and maybe even Will Barton could see some time off of the bench. The latter two aren't recommended as streaming options in any format.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) was injured during Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old tweaked his left ankle in the second quarter and didn't return, ending his night after only 11 minutes of work. Kuzma has played well this season, averaging a career-high 21.6 points along with 7.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists. With the Wizards hosting the Cavaliers on Monday, there's a chance he won't be on the floor. If that's the case, Deni Avdija, who's averaged 8.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 30 starts this season, is the favorite to take Kuzma's spot in the starting lineup if he doesn't suit up.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma poured in buckets during their five-point win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The 27-year-old registered 33 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 12-for-25 overall and 5-for-13 from deep. Now that Rui Hachimura has been traded, Kuzma will likely see even more usage at the four since most of the bench pieces are guards. So, he'll continue to enjoy his best season yet in terms of traditional stats, but his efficiency may suffer.

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 Kyle Kuzma had himself a night as he led the team in three separate categories in a 116-105 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The 27-year-old finished the game with 27 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 11-for-24 from the floor and 4-for-12 from deep. He had the ultimate green light in this game and even led the team in plus/minus on top of points, rebounds, and assists. Kuzma is trying to play his way to a big payday and he's been doing a decent job as he's averaging a career-high in points and assists per game.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma went full Kevin Durant against the Knicks on Friday, scoring a game-high 40 points in a 112-108 loss. He had the same amount of points he had combined with his two previous appearances and just one more make from the field would've given Kuzma his new scoring record. He finished with 14-for-27 shooting and had a 4-for-10 record from deep with seven rebounds, seven assists and one block. Kuzma averages 21.7 points for the season, so he doesn't reach the 30-point mark too often in games, let alone 40. However, he was feeling it Friday night and the Knicks had no answers to him. Kuzma will get a rematch with New York next week, but the Wizards have to deal with the Warriors first, which looks like another promising matchup for Kuzma, with Golden State ranked only 21st in defensive efficiency.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma ended up with his second career triple-double as the team took down a short-handed Milwaukee team 118-95 on Sunday. The 27-year-old forward tallied 10 points with 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Kuzma had one of his worst scoring performances of the season due to horrible 5-for-16 shooting. However, the triple-double must have been a very pleasant surprise for fantasy managers. He also had one last season with a 15-13-10 line against Brooklyn. Kuzma is having a superb season in D.C. and will get another chance to shine against the Bucks on Tuesday, although Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and some of his crew should be back for the contest, and putting together another impressive line will be much tougher for Kuzma.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma had a nice double-double night against the Clippers on Saturday, leading the team with 35 points and adding 12 rebounds in a 114-107 loss. He was superb from downtown with a 7-for-11 record and shot 14-for-27 overall. In 38 minutes of action, Kuzma was also able to post three assists and one steal with six turnovers. Taking care of the ball has been a big problem lately for Kuzma, with him averaging close to four turnovers per game this month. Kuzma is having a career year in Washington this season, and he's currently also benefitting from Bradley Beal's (hamstring) absence, having averaged 27.3 points across the last four games.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old is dealing with lower back pain, so they might wait until closer to tip-off to see how Kuzma is feeling. Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis would be tasked with taking on bigger scoring roles if Kuzma is unable to go. Also, Jordan Goodwin and Anthony Gill could see more playing time, but are risky fantasy options.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma had a strong outing against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. He logged 28 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists as he shot 55.6% from the floor and 50% from three. The 27-year-old was key in the team's tenth win of the season. Over this past week, he's been inching closer to a top-100 fantasy asset as well. Averages of 22.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game are something that fantasy managers won't complain about.