Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets have made the move to start Holiday with Fred VanVleet (thumb) sidelined for this game. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Rockets are just playing it safe and resting Vanvleet. Regardless, Holiday will start and have increased fantasy value with the move to the starting unit.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday (ankle) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game with Portland, clearing him to suit up. Holiday has averaged 7.8 points on 59.3 percent shooting overall in five games since joining the Suns, although his role off the bench could get complicated upon the return of Cameron Payne (wrist). At this stage, Holiday's minutes allotment (17.2 per game) is the primary bugaboo to his short- and long-term fantasy relevance. Devin Booker stands to continue seeing the vast majority of elevated assist upside for as long as Chris Paul (thumb) remains sidelined.

Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Holiday (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. He played well in his first game after the All-Star break, but suffered an ankle injury in that contest. The Suns are shorthanded at guard with Chris Paul (thumb) and Cameron Payne (wrist) both sidelined. Elfrid Payton and Landry Shamet should see increased roles, but aren't reliable fantasy options. Devin Booker has taken over a majority of the playmaking responsibilities with the Suns thin at guard. Holiday could be a low-end streaming option, assuming he does actually suit up on Sunday.

Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Holiday (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matinee against the Jazz. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a sore right ankle, and he didn't play on Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans as a result. Holiday is expected to see more minutes until Chris Paul (thumb) and Cameron Payne (wrist) can return to the lineup. However, if he can't go for the meeting with Utah, Devin Booker will likely handle the ball-handling duties. Elfrid Payton could get some additional work if Holiday isn't available, although he doesn't have much value in any fantasy format.

Phoenix Suns guards Cameron Payne (wrist) and Aaron Holiday (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Payne continues to sit out with a wrist injury, but Holiday's injury is new. He played fairly well during Thursday's game and was gaining fantasy value. Now, Elfrid Payton will likely be forced into significant playing time on Friday. Although, Cameron Johnson is the better fantasy option between the two players. Devin Booker will likely start at point guard again and see increased ball handling responsibilities.

Washington Wizards point guard Aaron Holiday has reportedly been acquired by the Phoenix Suns just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. Holiday is another former member of the Wizards to be dealt, with the team taking on a vastly new look for the remainder of the year. The 25-year-old averaged 6.1 points across 16.2 minutes per outing in 41 games (14 starts) during his lone season in Washington, although his role is likely to remain relatively static in a crowded Phoenix backcourt. Holiday is set to hit restricted free agency this summer, making him a commodity likely to be valued solely in multi-year, season-long formats.

Washington Wizards guard Aaron Holiday will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Bradley Beal (wrist) is expected to miss multiple games, so Holiday could see a few games in the starting five. Holiday is averaging 9.4 points and 3.4 assists as a starter this season. He's not an elite fantasy option, but worth a look while Beal is out. He could be a low cost DFS option for Tuesday's slate.

Washington Wizards small/power forward Deni Avdija (illness) and point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday (illness) have both been listed as questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers. Avdija is yet to miss a game this season, having served as an integral member of the team's second unit. Holiday has already missed one game due to the illness, with his minutes wildly fluctuating during November. Neither player has been a consistent source of scoring this season, but their absence from the second unit could funnel more offensive duties in the direction of Davis Bertans and Raul Neto if they're ultimately ruled out. Check back prior to tip-off for the final word.

With the 22nd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards selected Kentucky center Isaiah Jackson, then traded Jackson to the Indiana Pacers for guard Aaron Holiday. It's a weird trade for the Wizards, who acquire a player who averaged 7.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last year for the Pacers. As for Jackson, he provides some insurance for the Pacers, who have a strong frontcourt in Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner but have also been involved in a lot of trade rumors when it comes to Turner.