Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams is expected to receive interest from multiple teams this offseason. Williams will be a restricted free agent and may be due for a change of scenery. Williams was a DNP-CD in five playoff games for the Celtics before having a prominent role in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rival teams are expected to offer Williams a hefty contract which the Celtics will have to decide if they want to match. With Jaylen Brown eligible for a supermax contract extension, it could prove too costly to keep both.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was the only bench player that actually provided much value in the Game 4 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The 24-year-old ended the game with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block on 4-for-7 shooting and 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. In this contest, Williams did his best P.J. Tucker impersonation and did a bunch of the dirty work that helped the team stave off elimination.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams went scoreless in the Game 3 win over the 76ers. The 24-year-old had 12 points in Game 2. However, he had trouble getting things going outside of his four rebounds and two blocks. With Robert Williams III potentially suffering a forearm injury on Friday night, Williams could see an expanded role in Game 4 on Sunday, so he may see additional interest from DFS managers looking for a value opportunity.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old will suit up despite dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Williams should resume his normal role off the bench during Thursday's contest. He has played well lately, but it's not enough to warrant rostering in 12-team formats.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup versus the Bucks. The 24-year-old is battling a non-COVID illness and was able to play through it when he was also questionable for Tuesday's clash with Washington, but his availability for Thursday is far from certain. Williams is a great glue guy for the Celtics who does a little bit of everything for the team, but his production is very inconsistent and managers should have better options available in most leagues. Sam Hauser and Blake Griffin are in line for extra minutes if it turns out that Williams is unavailable Thursday.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) is available to play Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Williams was questionable to play with a non-COVID illness, but will not miss any time due to the ailment. Williams will likely resume his normal role off the bench. Williams' minutes have been fluctuating over the past few weeks now that the Celtics are fully healthy.

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]

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]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) is probable for Wednesday's meeting against Indiana. The 24-year-old got the start for Jayson Tatum (personal) on Sunday versus Orlando, logging 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes. However, with Tatum expected back, Williams would return to his usual role from the bench, so his fantasy upside will be limited.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams could have an even bigger role this season. With Danilo Gallinari (knee) recently tearing his ACL, the door is open for Williams to benefit on the fantasy end. The 23-year-old played well last season. However, he picked things up throughout the postseason by averaging 8.6 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 39.3% from downtown. Williams is undoubtedly worth a look in deep formats, and his fantasy appeal may rise even higher if Robert Williams III misses time in 2022-23.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams could see an uptick in playing time to begin the season. Fellow forward Danilo Gallinari (knee) could miss some time, which means Williams is in line for more minutes. There's a chance that the Celtics move Williams over to the five spot more often next season. The team considers Williams very versatile and there should be more minutes available with Gallinari banged up. Despite that, Williams is more of a deep league option,

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams finished with 27 points during the crucial Game 7 win over Milwaukee. The 23-year-old got the start once again for Robert Williams (knee), who didn't play despite being available. Surprisingly, Williams led both teams in scoring, thanks mainly to his mighty 7-for-18 shooting effort from deep. It's unknown how much longer Robert Williams will remain sidelined because of the knee ailment, so there's a good chance Grant Williams can continue to get minutes during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. He isn't a consistent DFS producer, but as evident by his effective showing on Sunday afternoon, he can get it going from time to time.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams will remain in the starting lineup for Sunday's postseason battle against Milwaukee. Robert Williams III (knee) will return after a three-game absence because of knee soreness. However, it's unknown how much work Robert Williams will receive, although there's a chance his presence could still significantly lower Grant Williams' DFS ceiling.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Bucks, paving the way for Grant Williams to slide into the starting five. Williams III averaged just 23.7 minutes across the first three outings of the series, but he played an integral part in Boston's interior defense, averaging 2.7 blocks per contest. Williams averaged 10.6 points and 4.6 boards when elevated to the starting lineup during the regular season, having enjoyed a consistent role off the bench thus far against Milwaukee. Daniel Theis can also be expected to see an uptick in minutes with the Celtics thin in the frontcourt. Williams III's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday in Game 5.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White and forward Grant Williams will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both Marcus Smart (illness) and Robert Williams III (knee) are unavailable for this contest. White has been in a bad slump lately, but does have plenty of upside in the starting five. Williams has been hit-or-miss, so he's a bit more of a risky fantasy option. Both have possible DFS value for this favorable matchup.

Boston Celtics small/power forward Grant Williams (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Pistons. Williams has emerged as a significant contributor for Boston over the past month, having averaged 10.4 PPG while shooting 45.5 behind the arc over his last nine outings. He presents a tricky DFS asset due to his all-around contributing nature, which very rarely sees him as an offensive focal point. Having logged nearly 30 minutes on a nightly basis over the past calendar month, Williams has some DFS punt play appeal, especially due to his matchup against a Detroit squad that boasts the second-lowest rebounding rate in the league.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He is reportedly dealing with a non-COVID related illness, which could sideline him for this game. Normally, Williams only makes an impact when the Celtics are thin at forward or center. Robert Williams III and Al Horford should see more minutes, assuming Williams sits this one out. Both players could have some DFS appeal with extra playing time.

Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams will be part of the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are without Robert Williams III (calf) on Tuesday. Williams and Al Horford will be the team's primary big men for the night and they'll have their hands' full with leading MVP candidate Joel Embiid. This will be Grant Williams' 14th start of the year. He's averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers per game on the year.