Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (heel) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 28-year-old has not played since March 22 and this will be his tenth straight game he will be out as he tries to recover from plantar fasciitis in his right heel. There are only two games left on the schedule for the injury-plagued Grizzlies, and there is a good chance Konchar will not play again this year. Memphis will likely have a tight rotation of young players to close out the season, including GG Jackson II, Jake LaRavia, and Scotty Pippen Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (heel) will not play in Friday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. He will miss his sixth straight game as he continues to be hampered by plantar fasciitis in his right heel. Konchar last played against the Spurs on March 22, and it is unclear when he will return to action. Injuries are nothing new for the Grizzlies this season, and Friday will be another tough game, as Desmond Bane (back), Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps), and Santi Aldama (foot) are already ruled out for Friday, too. Memphis will likely continue to count on Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson II to take on prominent roles.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/guard John Konchar (heel) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Konchar is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right plantar fasciitis. Memphis' roster dealing with many more injuries saw Konchar playing 30 minutes per game over his last ten games, with averages of 5.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Luke Kennard, GG Jackson II, and Scotty Pippen Jr. are expected to see more minutes in the likely absence of Konchar. The reserve will attempt to return before the season ends, further cementing his role on a team planning to achieve bigger goals next season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (foot) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Monday's contest against Detroit. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Konchar absent, Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to start for the Grizzlies, with Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard also in a position to play larger roles on the backcourt. The Pistons have been the worst team in the Association this season, and Memphis should do plenty of damage against them on Monday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar (foot) is considered doubtful for the second game in a row while he deals with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. This type of injury usually takes a while to fully heal, so it might be a while until Konchar can return to game action. He's headed to his fourth consecutive missed game and the Grizzlies are already eliminated from playoff contention. While he watches from the sidelines, Luke Kennard and Scottie Pippen Jr. are the two starters that would make the best streaming options. Lamar Stevens and Jordan Goodwin should get some added minutes off of the bench but are riskier options.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (heel) will likely miss a third consecutive game on Saturday versus the Magic. He's on the injury report as doubtful with right heel soreness. Konchar's absence increases the fantasy value of Scotty Pippen Jr., GG Jackson II, and Jake LaRavia. Luke Kennard, who's returning to the lineup on Saturday after sitting out five games, also has a better opportunity to make an impact with Konchar unavailable. If Konchar can't return on Saturday, he will have to wait for Monday's matchup against Detroit to get his next opportunity.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (heel) won't return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Lakers. The team has downgraded Konchar from doubtful to out, meaning he sits out a second consecutive contest. With Luke Kennard (personal) also unavailable, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jordan Goodwin get extra work on the Grizzlies backcourt. Both have gotten some playing time as starters recently, although Goodwin didn't see any action in the last game against Denver, and it's very difficult to predict how the rotation will work out on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies guards John Konchar (heel) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin) will play in Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Luke Kennard (personal), Lamar Stevens (groin), Desmond Bane (back) and Vince Williams Jr. (knee) have been ruled out. With Konchar and Pippen upgraded to active ahead of tip-off, they will see plenty of extra action with several Memphis players unable to suit up.

Memphis Grizzlies guards John Konchar (heel) and Scottie Pippen Jr. (shin) have both received questionable tags ahead of their Friday night matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Luke Kennard (personal) and Lamar Stevens (adductor) have already been ruled out while Desmond Bane (back) and Vince Williams Jr. (knee) are both listed as doubtful. If Konchar and Pippen can both be upgraded to active ahead of tip-off, they'd be in line for a lot of added minutes and they both might even join the starting five together. Trey Jamison, Jake LaRavia, and GG Jackson II are all solid streaming options if Konchar and Pippen have to watch from the sidelines.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Washington. He might have to skip a second consecutive game due to a sore right ankle. Konchar has started each of his last three games and would be in a position to play in the first unit again on Tuesday if he can return. Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will remain out of the lineup, and Jordan Goodwin (Achilles) isn't fully healthy either, carrying a questionable tag. Memphis' injuries have made Jake LaRavia the flavor of the month. The 22-year-old is averaging 14.5 points and 5.2 rebounds for March.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (ankle) won't feature against the Thunder on Sunday. The team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Considering Konchar was initially doubtful for the game with right ankle soreness, he might have to sit out multiple games before being healthy enough to return to action. With Vince Williams Jr. (knee) and Jordan Goodwin (Achilles) also heading to the shelf on Sunday, the Grizzlies will roll out with three new starters compared to Friday's game against Atlanta. The returning Luke Kennard (knee) and GG Jackson II (knee), plus Jake LaRavia, are filling the spots.

Memphis Grizzlies guards Luke Kennard (illness) and John Konchar (thumb) have both been listed as doubtful ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is likely going to be Konchar's third consecutive missed game and Kennard's second. With a team as banged up as the Grizzlies, they would have both seen around 20 minutes or more if they were able to suit up, but it looks like the youth movement will continue. While they watch from the sidelines, Vince Williams Jr., Jordan Goodwin, and GG Jackson II (questionable - quad) would all be quality streaming options regardless of fantasy league size or format.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) will not suit up against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. He will miss his second consecutive contest due to the injury. In his absence, the 22-year-old Jake LaRavia could see a lot more action than he did on Monday against the Nets with Luke Kennard (illness) ruled out. Jordan Goodwin and Lamar Stevens could also see more minutes in the Grizzlies' rotation.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's action against the Timberwolves. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest with a left thumb sprain. Jake LaRavia saw a lot of extra action without Konchar on Monday versus Brooklyn and could get further opportunities on Wednesday, especially with Luke Kennard (illness) already ruled out. The likes of Jordan Goodwin and Lamar Stevens could also land in larger roles, although the Grizzlies rotation tends to be very unpredictable.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to a thumb sprain. The 27-year-old was able to play 21 minutes in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday and posted seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. While he's been getting north of 20 minutes a night, Konchar hasn't turned that into consistent production that would help managers in shallower fantasy leagues. While he's watching from the sidelines, GG Jackson II, Jake LaRavia, and Lamar Stevens should all see some added time off of the bench.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (calf) could be out for a second straight game on Tuesday, as the team considers him questionable for a clash with the Knicks. Konchar is bothered by a right calf contusion and landed on the shelf with several players at the weekend ahead of a meeting with Boston. Jacob Gilyard and Scotty Pippen Jr. benefited from the backcourt absentees. Both players put up decent numbers against the Celtics and could play a large part in the proceedings again on Tuesday if Memphis can't get any players back.

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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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]

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (concussion) has come off the injury report and is available for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers. He cleared concussion protocol ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Portland, but the team still decided to keep him out of the contest and Konchar missed a fourth consecutive game. The 26-year-old has had some good stints as a starter this season, but the Grizzlies backcourt is currently healthy and it keeps Konchar's effect on the proceedings at a minimum.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (concussion) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Konchar has reportedly cleared the concussion protocol but is sitting out due to precautionary reasons. Konchar's absence should lead to more minutes for Tyus Jones and Ziaire Williams. Danny Green (knee) is making his season debut and will also pick up some of Konchar's leftover minutes.