Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (illness) is questionable ahead of the postseason meeting in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old has averaged only 2.5 points in 19.5 minutes per game in the series with the Nets. However, he's dealing with a non-COVID illness, so he may not be out there. If that's the case, Georges Niang and Danuel House Jr. could see more work. But neither man will likely receive enough to make a dent for DFS managers.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. McDaniels has been in and out of the lineup the past week and will now sit with a hip bruise. Danuel House and Georges Niang should continue to have solid roles as McDaniels has not been playing much regardless of injury.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) has been listed as questionable due to hip soreness for their contest against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The 25-year-old only played eight minutes in their last game on Monday against the Bulls and has been a limited fantasy asset unless some bigger names are out of the lineup. Currently, James Harden (Achilles) is also questionable, so if he can't play and McDaniels does, there are some more opportunities available. At this time, however, McDaniels isn't recommended as an option in any fantasy format.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) will not play Wednesday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. McDaniels has a hip contusion which forced him out of their last game and will cause the forward to sit Wednesday at the least. De'Anthony Melton and Georges Niang should absorb most of the leftover minutes while Danuel House also sees some extra run.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He was injured Sunday against Washington, and while Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers suggested that it's not a serious issue, McDaniels hasn't been able to practice and also missed Wednesday's shootaround in the morning. It's looking likely that McDaniels will be unavailable for the first time since moving from Charlotte to Philadelphia. He has made 13 appearances with the Sixers, averaging 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds. Danuel House Jr. and De'Anthony Melton should get extra burn off the bench if McDaniels is out on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels featured for only eight minutes Sunday against Washington, leaving the game with a right hip contusion. He was able to put up six points and had one rebound before exiting. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said after the game that McDaniels's injury isn't serious, so it's possible that he won't have to miss any games. McDaniels has lost most of his fantasy appeal with the move to Philadelphia, but he's a versatile player who can help out the team in multiple ways and his absence would be felt. The 25-year-old recently had an outstanding game as a starter with 20 points and eight rebounds versus Indiana, and McDaniels could become a good streaming option again if he finds his way back into the starting unit.

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]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels is available for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 56 games with Charlotte before being traded ahead of the deadline. Although McDaniels will likely have a prominent role in the rotation moving ahead, he hasn't practiced with the team since his arrival, so his workload could be limited versus New York.

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]

Forward Jalen McDaniels has been dealt by the Charlotte Hornets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal that also involved the Portland Trail Blazers. Matisse Thybulle will head to Portland and Svi Mykhailiuk will join the Hornets, with multiple second-round picks also going to Charlotte. McDaniels is enjoying a career year in 2022-23 and must be delighted that he will be going from one of the worst teams in the league to a contender. He will likely have a slightly lesser role on the team as a backup behind P.J. Tucker, but there should still be decent minutes available for McDaniels.

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]

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]

Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels will move into the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are shorthanded for this game with Gordon Hayward (hamstring) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) both out. That being said, McDaniels is likely to play a significant role on Wednesday. He is looking like a must-stream player with the Hornets needing help for this game. He should continue to carry fantasy value until both Hayward and Oubre are healthy again.

Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) will play during Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. McDaniels has not played since January 21, so the team will likely bring him along slowly. That being said, it's tough to imagine McDaniels having much fantasy value going forward. P.J. Washington is expected to lose some playing time and value with the return of McDaniels.

Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's showdown against the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old has been out since late January due to a left ankle sprain, but it seems as if he may be nearing a return. P.J. Washington is the team's current starting power forward and should be rostered in most standard fantasy leagues. He's been delivering low-end stats across the board with double-digits in points in six straight games. Washington should remain the starter even upon McDaniels' return, but McDaniels will certainly cut into his playing time.

Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. McDaniels hasn't played in over a month, but there was some hope he'd suit up here. The organization hasn't given a clear timetable for McDaniels yet. That being said, he's not worth holding in most formats with P.J. Washington healthy. Washington will continue to see more minutes with McDaniels sidelined. He'll be worth a look as a streaming option or DFS choice for Sunday's slate.