Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

The Phoenix Suns most notably exchanged Deandre Ayton for Jusuf Nurkic in the aftermath of the blockbuster trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns also added guard/forward Grayson Allen in the deal, however, as well as fellow role players Nassir Little and Keon Johnson. Allen is probably the most likely of the three to carve out a consistent role in the desert, but he'll have to battle with Josh Okogie for three-and-D minutes at small forward now. The 27-year-old shapes up as a low-upside flier in fall fantasy drafts, so managers should be able to do better in the later rounds. Allen's departures clears a path for the likes of Malik Beasley, ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Grayson Allen (ankle) won't return to the court on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right ankle sprain. The injury happened as he tried to pull down a rebound in the third quarter, and he was subbed out immediately following that play. He finished the game with two points, four rebounds, and one assist across 20 minutes. Joe Ingles will likely be the biggest beneficiary if Allen has to miss more time.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (foot) is expected to play on Sunday against the Raptors. The 27-year-old missed the last two games because of right plantar fascia soreness, opening the door for Pat Connaughton to enter the starting lineup. Allen has averaged 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 40.5% shooting from deep this season. He's always a hit-or-miss fantasy option. However, his ceiling is considerably lower, with Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez (ankle) anticipated to be on the floor versus Toronto.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (foot) will not play Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. Allen played 28 minutes on Monday and is being listed with soreness, so it could be just a rest day. With Khris Middleton (rest) also out, the Bucks will have two empty spots to fill in the starting lineup. Joe Ingles, Jevon Carter, Pat Connaughton and Jae Crowder are all candidates for increased minutes on Tuesday.

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]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 27-year-old suffered a right ankle sprain, which forced him to exit after the first half. He finished the game with six points, two rebounds, and two assists. Both Joe Ingles and MarJo Beauchamp will likely see more minutes on Wednesday and going forward if Allen is forced to miss more action.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. The 27-year-old will sit this one out after playing in both games of the back-to-back set over the weekend. The expectation is that Jevon Carter will move into the starting five on Monday. He could be someone worth streaming in deep leagues. However, his usage is probably going to be low with Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all healthy and starting in this game.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Grayson Allen had a big contribution in Sunday's 124-115 win over Dallas, scoring a season-high 25 points on 8-for-10 shooting. The 27-year-old sniper heated up in a hurry and ended up hitting a fantastic 7-for-8 from downtown. In 32 minutes of action, Allen was also able to register two rebounds and five assists with two steals and one block. Allen's recent form has significantly improved and he's turned into a player who does a bit of everything for the Bucks. Sunday could mark the start of a nice scoring surge for Allen, as Milwaukee is going to take on a bunch of weak defensive teams in their next few games.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (knee) went to the locker room and is questionable to return Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Allen appeared to bang knees with Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic on a drive and the injury is being labeled as a left knee contusion. If Allen misses any time, the shorthanded Bucks will likely turn to Wesley Matthews or Jordan Nwora. The Bucks could also choose to switch up the rotation and go big with Bobby Portis at times.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen scored 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting from the field and 3-for-6 shooting from deep during the loss to Memphis on Saturday night. He also added five rebounds and a steal. The 26-year-old finished his first season with the Bucks in 2021-22 by averaging 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds while draining 40.9% of his attempts from behind the arc. Allen's efficient three-point percentage will certainly benefit category managers throughout the year. However, the former Blue Devil can disappear on the scoring end from time to time, and his inability to remain healthy over the years remains a concern moving ahead.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen has been elevated to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 3 matchup vs. Boston. The start will mark the first in Allen's playoff career, after having been a part of the starting five for 61 of his 66 appearances during the regular season. Portis has combined for 28 points and 19 rebounds across the first two games of the series, but he will figure to have an elevated offensive role among the second unit. Allen attempted just four shots (and one triple) in 28 minutes during Game 2, although he will likely be asked to be much more aggressive in order to stretch the Celtics' defense over the remainder of the series.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) and point guard George Hill (abdominal) have received the green light to suit up for Sunday's game vs. Chicago in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Allen missed the final three contests of the regular season due to hip soreness, while Hill has battled abdominal soreness. The duo make up an integral part of the Bucks' second unit, with Allen holding higher DFS appeal due to his scoring prowess, which included shooting 47.9% from behind the arc during the second half. Hill averaged just 16.1 minutes on a nightly basis over the final month, significantly cutting into his DFS upside in all formats.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Grayson Allen (hip) is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old is dealing with left hip soreness. It's unclear whether or not the injury is related to the spill he took in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was fouled by Bulls center Nikola Vucevic on a drive to the hoop in the game and hit the ground hard. Allen has been averaging about 25 minutes per game lately. Assuming he winds up sitting, we should see Wesley Matthews and George Hill take on bigger workloads.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He sat out their last contest, but that was likely the Bucks being extra cautious. Allen should return to his normal role in the starting five on Wednesday. His return should shift Jordan Nwora to the second unit, which will make his fantasy value significantly drop.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This appears to be more of a rest game since it's the front end of a back-to-back set. Jordan Nwora could be asked to move into the starting five on Tuesday. That being said, Nwora appears to be a decent streaming option, assuming he moves into the starting five. Jevon Carter could see more minutes as well, but isn't as valuable of a fantasy option.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the 76ers due to a sore left hip. Allen's absence paves the way for Wesley Matthews to step into both a larger minutes allotment and offensive role, particularly from behind the arc. Allen has averaged a career-best 2.5 made triples per outing this season en route to averaging 11.5 PPG. He will have the next week-plus to heal up, with his next chance to take the floor coming next Saturday vs. Brooklyn, who boasts the league's best defense in limiting the opponents' three-point makes (33.1%).

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a late scratch on Sunday, which forced Pat Connaughton into the starting five. Allen is expected back on Tuesday, so Connaughton should shift to the second unit despite knocking down six triples in Allen's absence. His value obviously won't be as strong with Allen back in the starting five. Fantasy managers who need a boost in shooting should consider adding Allen who isn't rostered in most formats right now.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen remains in COVID-19 health and safety protocols and won't suit up against Brooklyn on Friday. The 26-year-old will now miss his second straight contest, and with Jrue Holiday, Pat Connaughton, and George Hill out for the same reason, the team will look to Javonte Smart, Wesley Matthews, and Rodney Hood to pick up the pieces. They all have a chance to surpass their expected fantasy production. However, Hood and Matthews are the favorites to benefit the most.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Grayson Allen was on fire from downtown with a 7-for-12 effort against New Orleans on Friday and ended up tying his season high with 25 points. He shot 8-for-17 overall from the field and also contributed with three rebounds, three steals and one block. Allen is a very good three-point shooter and the points can rack up in a hurry if he gets going. That was the case Friday night. Next up, the 26-year-old sharpshooter faces a Cleveland team that doesn't allow a lot of triples per game, so we can expect Allen's night to turn out completely different on Saturday.