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Thu Mar 2821:59Dario Saric Listed As Questionable For Friday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Dario Saric (knee) is a game-time decision for Friday's contest with the Hornets due to right knee soreness. Saric has played in three of the last 10 Golden State games, averaging 0.7 points, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per contest. If the 29-year-old suits up, Saric will get limited minutes on the court and should not be on any fantasy manager's radar for all fantasy formats.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 505:18Dario Saric Listed As Probable Monday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Dario Saric (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup on Monday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Lester Quinones has been a regular in the rotation for a couple of games, with Saric missing, but he will likely be pushed back to the end of the bench on Monday. Saric has been one of the best bench performers in the league this season, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds with 2.6 assists in 20.5 minutes. He could play a larger role on Monday if Andrew Wiggins (ankle) misses the game. The Warriors have him listed as doubtful.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 217:39Dario Saric Out With Illness
Golden State Warriors center Dario Saric (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Saric is dealing with a general illness and will hope to feel better for the second night of Golden State's back-to-back set on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. The 29-year-old Croatian big man's absence frees up 20.5 minutes per game and should solidify Jonathan Kuminga's role in the Warriors starting five. Reaching double scoring figures in 24 straight games, Kuminga is averaging 25.1 points on 61.9% field-goal shooting, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through his last seven outings since Jan. 12 and belongs in all fantasy lineups while he's rolling.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Nov 18 202320:27Jonathan Kuminga, Dario Saric Head Back To Bench
Golden State Warriors forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Dario Saric will move back to the second unit ahead of Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Superstar guard Stephen Curry (knee) is back, so he'll return to the starting five and play alongside Chris Paul. Also, Kevon Looney will join the starting five after posting a double-double during Thursday's game. Both Kuminga and Saric have been decent options off the bench this season. Both could have possible streaming value for Saturday's slate.
Source: Anthony SlaterRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 14 202321:55Dario Saric Starting On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Saric played well on Sunday and it appears that was enough for the Warriors to trust him with the starting nod here. It's uncertain if this is a matchup move or if the Warriors plan on starting Saric long term. Regardless, he could have some streaming appeal here especially without Stephen Curry (knee) on the court. Kevon Looney will head to the second unit and won't have as much value off the bench.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202321:43Dario Saric Draws Start On Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors have a void to fill with Draymond Green (personal) being ruled out for this game. In his absence, Saric will move into the starting unit and see increased playing time. This season, Saric is averaging 8.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes. He could be a possible low-end streaming option with an extended role on Wednesday.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 21 202307:00NBA Draft 2023: Second-Round Rookies to Watch Early
It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

Introduction

I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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Wed Jul 12 202321:54Warriors Officially Sign Dario Saric
Free-agent forward/center Dario Saric agreed to a contract with the Warriors. The terms of the agreement weren't made public. The 29-year-old began last season with the Phoenix Suns but ended with OKC. In 20 appearances with the Thunder, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and shot 39.1% from deep. Saric's minutes will be limited in Golden State. However, considering how often head coach Steve Kerr changes things, he could get some chances to start in 2023-24. But even then, Saric's streaming value would be confined to deeper formats.
Source: Golden State WarriorsRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 30 202317:30Dario Saric On Warriors Wishlist
Free-agent forward Dario Saric is reportedly on the Golden State Warriors free agent wish list. The Warriors are seeking bigs who can provide shooting on a minimal contract. That being said, Saric could potentially fit with the Warriors "win-now" mode roster. The 29-year-old has been banged up the last few seasons, but has been productive whenever he's healthy. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 20 games with OKC last season. The expectation is that he would play a bench role to Draymond Green, assuming he re-signs with the organization. It doesn't sound like Saric would have a big enough role in Golden State to have fantasy value.
Source: Marc J. SpearsRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2 202312:52LaMelo Ball Post-Mortem: Fantasy Basketball Impact
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.
Wed Mar 1 202309:25LeBron James Out-Could He Miss The Rest Of The Season?
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]
Fri Feb 10 202313:152023 NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown - Fantasy Basketball Impacts
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]
Tue Feb 7 202307:15Kyrie Irving Traded To Dallas - Fantasy Basketball Impact
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]
Fri Feb 3 202319:22Dario Saric Starting On Friday Night
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric will start on Friday against the Boston Celtics. Cameron Johnson (knee) will get the night off on the front end of a back-to-back before likely returning on Saturday versus Detroit. Saric has averaged 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and shot 47.1% in 11 starts this season, so there is certainly something there for fantasy managers in deeper formats. However, he'll likely split time with Torrey Craig, who should also be productive with Johnson out of the lineup.
Source: Kellen OlsonRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 22 202302:09Fantasy Basketball Injuries From Saturday: Marcus Smart, Robert Williams III, Kristaps Porzingis, OG Anunoby
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]
Wed Jan 18 202323:56Fantasy Basketball Injuries From Wednesday: LaMelo Ball, Mitchell Robinson, Donovan Mitchell
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]
Mon Jan 16 202323:49Fantasy Basketball Injuries From Monday: Donovan Mitchell, Josh Okogie, Kyle Lowry, Rudy Gobert
As we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the NBA had a loaded schedule throughout Monday. Unfortunately, there were some injuries throughout the day, which may create issues for teams moving ahead.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 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. 

Donovan Mitchell Injury Update

Donovan Mitchell has been on a tear in his first season as a Cavalier, averaging a career-high 28.8 points per game. The 26-year-old has certainly made an impact, so there is naturally some concern surrounding his most recent injury, a groin strain, suffered during Monday's win over the Pelicans.https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1615106299636719632?s=20&t=nIB5An7gWfmmxjT49g7LLAMitchell exited in the third quarter and did not return to the contest, finishing with 11 points in 22 minutes. The former Louisville Cardinal has stayed relatively healthy in 2022-23, missing only five games. However, with the Cavs looking to make a deep run into the postseason, Mitchell may miss some games, beginning with Wednesday's meeting in Memphis.https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/1615116579011690502?s=20&t=8uEcBgsFXrfQNXVsKuQmNAWithout him in the lineup, others will have to step up. Of course, the first name to come to mind is ... [More]
Fri Dec 2 202220:06Dario Saric Moves To The Starting Lineup
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric will log his first start of the campaign Friday against the Rockets. He is replacing Torrey Craig (groin), who is forced to miss his first game of the season. Saric hasn't appeared at all in the past six games and he has averaged 9.4 minutes in eight appearances overall this season. It's very difficult to project how he might do in a bigger role Friday, but it's worth mentioning that Saric has averaged 13.4 points and 6.6 rebounds with 2.3 assists as a starter in his career. However, fantasy managers should keep their expectations very low, as Saric has had horrible injury troubles in recent years and it's badly affected his ability.
Source: Kellan OlsonRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 9 202221:06Dario Saric Is Progressing Well
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (knee) is reportedly eyeing a return to the court during training camp. The 28-year-old forward is making solid progress following ACL surgery that forced him to miss all of the 2021 season. Prior to the injury, Saric played a consistent role off the bench for the Suns. The hope is that he'll be able to make a significant impact once again. Phoenix already lost JaVale McGee in free agency and Deandre Ayton appears to be heading towards the exit door. That being said, Saric could see legitimate playing time next season, assuming he can stay healthy. Possibly, Saric is an interesting late-round option on draft day.
Source: Gerald BourguetRotoBaller.com
Fri May 6 202210:37Dario Saric Undergoes Knee Surgery
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (knee) underwent successful surgery on his right knee on Thursday. The surgery was to repair the torn meniscus in his knee. Saric initially suffered the tear during the NBA finals last year and he missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season. Following Thursday's surgery, the Suns did not reveal a timeline for his return, so he remains out indefinitely.
Source: Dave McMenaminRotoBaller.com
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