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]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had a huge bounce-back game on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson finished with a game-high 16 rebounds while recording a double-double with 10 points, four assists, three blocks and a steal in 29 minutes. Robinson held his own against Joel Embiid en route to a stellar line after going for just two points and six rebounds in his last outing. Robinson is known for his rebounds and defensive stats, but the four assists are a welcome sight for fantasy managers everywhere. Robinson will look to build on this performance when they face off against Christian Wood and the Dallas Mavericks next.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man was questionable coming into this game due to right knee soreness. Although, Robinson is feeling good enough to give it a go on Friday. The Knicks are expected to run a three-man rotation at center. Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims, and Robinson will all split up the playing time. Both Hartenstein and Robinson should be possible streaming options for Friday's slate.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against Portland. He recently missed eight games with a knee problem and is struggling again after appearing just twice following his injury layoff. However, there is good news as well, with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau noting that Robinson came through "most" of Wednesday's practice. It appears that there is a decent chance that he will play Friday. But if Robinson can't go, we should see the tandem of Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims share the minutes at the center position again.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The big man has been sidelined since November 4th due to a right knee sprain. His return will impact both Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims in terms of playing time. Hartenstein should still be able to make an impact off the bench, so fantasy managers shouldn't rush to drop him. However, Sims could completely fall out of the rotation, so he probably won't be worth rostering anymore. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Robinson in their lineups for Sunday.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) is questionable in advance of Sunday's meeting with the Suns. Fortunately, the 24-year-old is trending in a favorable direction as he continues to work his way back from a right knee sprain. Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged 7.6 rebounds and 5.8 blocks in the eight games Robinson has been out, so he'd likely continue to benefit. At the same time, Jericho Sims, who had a double-double on Friday night versus Golden State, should remain involved and may have a higher upside than Hartenstein.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) still won't be able to return Friday versus Golden State. He's been out for seven games and was regarded as doubtful for Friday, so ultimately his absence doesn't come as a surprise. Robinson has had a disappointing start to the season after getting re-signed in the summer, and he really needs to get 100 percent healthy again to try and turn the corner. Isaiah Hartenstein has taken over the starter's job in Robinson's absence, while Jericho Sims has been able to log some nice minutes behind him as well, However, both players seem to be the epitome of inconsistency, so it would take a brave man to trust either guy in fantasy hoops.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) will sit out his seventh consecutive game as he still deals with the effects of a sprained knee. The last time he played was back on November 4 and it looks like he'll be waiting a little longer to make it back to the court. Both Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims will see added minutes as they've been receiving already. Trying to pick which one is a better streaming option gets tricky because they swap good games often. In deeper leagues, take a shot at either one.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) remains out on Sunday against Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old has missed four straight games with a sprained right knee. As a result, Isaiah Hartenstein may continue to take his place in the lineup. Hartenstein had only six points while filling in for Mitchell on Friday night versus Detroit. However, he had 12 rebounds and a block, so he at least has something to offer category managers.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) won't play on Friday against Detroit. This will mark Robinson's fourth straight absence as he deals with a right knee sprain. He is expected to miss more games moving ahead. In the meantime, Jericho Sims, who logged 27 minutes against the Nets on Wednesday and finished with seven points, six rebounds, and three blocks, should remain involved. At the same time, Isaiah Hartenstein, who has averaged 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 points, and 1.4 blocks this season, may also get additional work.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. The big man suffered a knee injury during Friday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, the Knicks are going to shut down Robinson for at least one week. The organization plans to re-evaluate Robinson in 7-10 days, but he could very well miss more time than that. Isaiah Hartenstein should see a significant boost in fantasy value while Robinson is on the sideline.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson left Friday's 106-104 win over the Sixers in the second quarter with a sore right knee. He went scoreless in 12 minutes and picked up only two rebounds with one assist. Robinson has struggled early in the season and having any kind of injury problems is another blow for the big man, who has averaged 6.5 points and 6.4 rebounds with 2.3 blocks in 21.8 minutes. The Knicks play again Saturday night and Robinson should be considered questionable for the clash with Boston. If he's out, the team will rely more on Isaiah Hartenstein, although head coach Tom Thibodeau could also decide to go small and have Julius Randle soak up more minutes at center.

The New York Knicks are expected to sign center Mitchell Robinson to a four-year contract worth around $60 million, according to sources of Bleacher Report. The Chicago Bulls had been rumored to be interested in signing the 24-year-old free agent, but now it seems as if he's not going anywhere. This news comes a day after the Knicks dumped the combined $19 million salaries of Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks on the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks have emerged as the frontrunners to sign free agent guard Jalen Brunson. If they can manage to retain Robinson while still landing Brunson, the team could be in good shape going into the 2022-23 season.

Center Mitchell Robinson is on the Bulls' radar heading toward the summer. Robinson, who will be an unrestricted free agent, averaged 8.6 rebounds, 8.5 points, and 1.8 blocks last season. Chicago is looking to fortify things in the middle, so making a move for the 24-year-old may be on the horizon. Nevertheless, Robinson hasn't been the most impactful scoring threat on the planet over the years, and he's also had trouble staying healthy. However, he's efficient on the glass and even nastier in the shot-blocking department.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Robinson will finish out the regular season on the sideline due to a non-COVID related illness. Jericho Sims should start and could be an interesting fantasy option for managers in need of defense. Robinson showed flashes of potential this season, but injuries did slow him down as well. It's uncertain if Robinson will be back with the Knicks next season as he'll hit free agency this summer.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. Toronto. Robinson has missed the previous two outings due to an illness, paving the way for Jericho Sims to get some added run among the starting five. Robinson is on pace to set a new career best with 8.6 boards per game, while his 76.1% shooting percentage would lead the league if he had enough shots to qualify. The 24-year-old remains a menace on the defensive side of the floor, having combined for 17 blocks over his last five outings. With Julius Randle (quad) missing the season finale, Robinson would likely have more rebounding opportunities if he ultimately receives the green light.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Robinson, who logged his 20th double-double of the season last time out, was expected to matchup with Brooklyn big man Andre Drummond, who now stands to draw an advantage against rookie Jericho Sims. With Julius Randle (quad) already out for the year, Taj Gibson will now play an even larger frontcourt role. Robinson's next opportunity to suit up comes Friday vs. Washington, whom he logged a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double against back on March 18.

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle (quad) and center Mitchell Robinson (back) have been tagged as questionable to suit up for Friday's game vs. Miami. Both were unavailable for Wednesday's victory over the Hornets, which allowed Obi Toppin and Jericho Sims to enter the starting five and play considerably elevated roles. Toppin logged a double-double, while RJ Barrett dropped 30 points, leading the team in scoring for a third straight outing. Randle has been thoroughly held in check by the Heat this season, shooting a combined 7-for-27 over two prior meetings. Robinson's rebounding has allowed him to become essentially matchup-proof, but Miami has yielded the fewest DFS points per game to opposing centers this season.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The seven-footer is dealing with lower back soreness. He's coming off a strong defensive game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. In the game, he played 35 minutes and racked up nine points, six boards, four blocks and three steals. The Knicks are also without Julius Randle (quad) on Wednesday, so Jericho Sims and Obi Toppin are the team's two starting big men. Sims has rebounding upside while Toppin has a chance to score in double-figures with a strong field goal percentage.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is good to go for Wednesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Robinson came down with an illness and it held him to just two minutes in the team's most recent game against the Sacramento Kings. Because of that short outing, and due to the fact that he was questionable up until an hour prior to Wednesday night's game, he may be a risky fantasy play on Wednesday. Season-long managers should still fire him up, but he should be avoided in DFS.