Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The loss of Rondo shouldn't have a huge impact on the rotation with Darius Garland healthy. Brandon Goodwin should remain the backup to Garland until Rondo is ready to return. Goodwin doesn't have much upside in fantasy formats and can be ignored with Garland on the court.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be his second consecutive game on the sidelines due to a right ankle sprain. The 36-year-old veteran has averaged 14 minutes per game over three games in March and he hasn't been doing a ton over those minutes, compiling 3.7 points and 3.0 assists per contest. Brandon Goodwin will continue to serve as the team's backup point guard behind starter Darius Garland while Rondo remains out.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. Rondo returned from a five-game absence to play in Cleveland's three most recent outings, although he combined for just 11 points and nine assists off the bench. If Caris LeVert (foot) is unable to go, Darius Garland should see an overwhelming majority of the ball-handling duties. While Rondo has sizable name value, he doesn't draw enough minutes with the Cavs' second unit to merit fantasy consideration over the final month of the year.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (toe) will play during Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was expected to miss two weeks due to a big toe sprain. However, he'll only miss a little over a week of action. Cedi Osman, Brandon Goodwin, and Isaac Okoro will all lose playing time with Rondo returning. Goodwin could possibly fall out of the rotation completely. He was replacing Rondo as Darius Garland's backup. Rondo does have some fantasy value, but is limited with Garland healthy.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran guard was expected to miss two weeks due to a big toe sprain. However, it sounds like Rondo is nearing a return after only a little over a week. The Cavaliers are likely to wait until after shootaround before deciding on Rondo's status. Cedi Osman, Isaac Okoro and Brandon Goodwin would all lose playing time, assuming Rondo returns on Tuesday. Goodwin might fall out of the rotation completely since he has been replacing Rondo as Darius Garland's backup.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Philadelphia due to a sprained right toe. Rondo's absence marks his fourth such instance due to the ailment, which has funneled minutes in the direction of Brandon Goodwin, even with Darius Garland back in the mix. Rondo's fantasy upside is inherently tied to the status of Garland and Goodwin, as he has scored in double figures all four times in which he has seen 25 minutes or more since joining the Cavs. His next chance to take the floor comes Sunday against the Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo has been elevated into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pistons with Darius Garland (back) and Caris LeVert (foot) ruled out. Both injured players sound as if they are on track for a multi-game absence, thereby elevating Rondo into both nightly DFS and short-term season-long consideration. The veteran's production since joining the Cavs has been sporadic, although he has combined to score 32 points in the two outings in which he played more than 30 minutes. Also helping his DFS cause Thursday is the matchup with Detroit, who has allowed the third-most points per game to opposing PGs this season, per FanDuel scoring.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday's game vs. the Knicks, stemming his absence at six contests. Rondo gives the Cavs a clear backup for Darius Garland at the point guard position, with the veteran having appeared in just three games since the acquisition. In those appearances, Rondo averaged 21.7 minutes and scored in double figures twice, an indication of the role that he appears set to hold among Cleveland's second unit. Holding larger name value than fantasy upside for the time being, Rondo can likely remain on the waiver wire in all season-long formats until he can string together consistent production and playing time.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a sore right hamstring. Rondo has missed each of Cleveland's past six outings, allowing Brandon Goodwin to serve as Darius Garland's primary backup. Since his acquisition, Rondo has appeared in just three games, but he has averaged 10.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from behind the arc. His limited minutes likely keep him on the wrong side of season-long relevance in the vast majority of formats, with his next chance to suit up coming Monday vs. the Knicks.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This injury seemingly popped out of nowhere and could leave the Cavs shorthanded. The newly acquired veteran guard is expected to play meaningful minutes for the banged up Cavs. There might not always be consistent fantasy value from Rondo, but he normally gets playing time. That being said, Darius Garland could be asked to take on a heavy workload, assuming Rondo is unable to play. He'd be a strong DFS option with extended minutes, but fantasy managers will have to check back for confirmation.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, according to head coach Frank Vogel. The veteran guard was recently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Denzel Valentine. However, the trade has not been finalized by the league, so possibly Rondo clearing protocols will be enough to push it through. The Cavs are hopeful to have Rondo on their roster in the near future. They desperately need help at the guard position right now. Rondo could have some low-end streaming value once he does finally play for Cleveland.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Denzel Valentine. The Cavs desperately needed another guard with Ricky Rubio (knee) done for the season. Also, Darius Garland currently in COVID-19 protocols. Rondo wasn't making much noise in Los Angeles, but should have a bigger role in Cleveland. He could be a nice streaming option or DFS choice until the Cavs get Garland back. As for the Lakers, Valentine is nothing more than depth and won't have fantasy value with this change of scenery.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) and shooting guard Austin Reaves (hamstring) will both be sidelined for Wednesday's contest against Miami. Rondo has proven to be a pass-first option in the Lakers' second unit, having scored just two points combined over his last three games. Conversely, Reaves has primarily been a score-first option for L.A., heavily capping his fantasy upside. Russell Westbrook stands to see a whopping minutes total at the PG spot Wednesday night without the duo, while Malik Monk and Wayne Ellington could see added run as well. The next chance for Rondo and Reaves to return is Friday vs. the Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to head coach Frank Vogel. The veteran guard is tagged as questionable, but it sounds like he'll plan through the pain. This season, Rondo is averaging 6.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.8 boards in 17.5 minutes per contest. He clearly isn't a factor in fantasy formats, but an important piece in the Lakers rotation.

Los Angeles Lakers guards Rajon Rondo (ankle) and Wayne Ellington (hamstring) are both questionable to play Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ellington has yet to see the floor this season while Rondo is dealing with some ankle soreness after playing 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. Neither have offered fantasy appeal this season and are a few key injuries away from being on the fantasy radar when healthy.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Rajon Rondo is unlikely to remain with the team ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. After the Los Angeles Clippers dealt Rondo during the offseason, the veteran will again look to move on and contribute to a team with championship aspirations. He began last season in Atlanta before ending up in L.A., averaging 7.6 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 steals throughout 18 games with the club. However, regardless of where he ends up, he probably won't get much attention from fantasy managers in any format, primarily since he isn't expected to contribute much, at least not consistently.

The Clippers agreed to send guard Rajon Rondo to the Grizzlies in exchange for guard Eric Bledsoe on Sunday evening. Patrick Beverley and Daniel Oturu were also included in the deal, although it is expected that all three of them will likely be on another team at some point moving ahead. Nonetheless, regardless of where Rondo is suiting up these days, it's expected that he won't have much interest from fantasy managers anyway. The 35-year-old finished the 2020-21 campaign by averaging just 7.6 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 steals throughout 18 games last season in Los Angeles after beginning the season in Atlanta.

ATLANTA (AP) — Lou Williams was on the training table when his coach walked up to deliver some rather startling news. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young would not be able to play Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals because of an injury. Williams would be getting the first playoff start of his long career. “OK,” he replied. That's it. No big deal. “It's not like a ‘Remember The Titans’ thing happens in the locker room, I can promise you that," Williams said with a wry smile. ”That was the extent of our conversation, and then we had to get ready for the game." Boy, was he ready. Williams stepped into Young's enormous shoes and guided the Hawks to a 110-88 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks, evening the Eastern Conference final at two wins apiece Tuesday night. Williams led the way with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting, dished out eight assists and had just one turnover in 35 minutes of playing time — his most extensive outing since the 34-year-old guard was acquired by the Hawks at the trade deadline.... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young will miss the Atlanta Hawks' Game 4 of their Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night due to an ankle injury. An MRI on Monday revealed Young suffered a bone bruise in his right ankle. He is being held out despite participating in a shootaround early Tuesday. Young suffered the injury late in the third quarter of Sunday night’s 113-102 Game 3 loss when he stepped on referee Sean Wright’s foot and turned his ankle. The Bucks lead the series 2-1. Without Young, the Hawks' task of rallying in the series became significantly more difficult. Lou Williams is starting at Young's point guard position. Young has averaged 29.8 points and 9.5 assists in the postseason. He scored 48 points in Atlanta's Game 1 win over the Bucks and had 35 points despite the injury in Game 3. Young returned in the fourth quarter. Despite making one 3-pointer, clearly was limited by the injury. He said after the game he injury limited “my blow-by speed.” “That’s... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins' value to the Atlanta Hawks' championship hopes — and in free agency — can't be fully measured by his points and rebounds. To better appreciate the power forward's vital role, try to imagine the Hawks' matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals without Collins' size and athleticism. Game 1 of the series is Wednesday night in Milwaukee. The Bucks are favored by seven points by FanDuel Sportsbook. in a physical conference semifinal series against Philadelphia in which the 76ers seemed to try and bully Collins and the Hawks, he posted double-doubles in the last four games of the conference semifinal series. Collins had 14 points, 16 rebounds, Atlanta's only blocked shot and a steal in the 103-96 series-clinching Game 7 win on Sunday night. “I’m glad I got to experience something like this,” Collins said. “It’s a legendary moment for myself personally.” Collins saw the potential for the Hawks to return to the playoffs... [More]