Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) will miss a fourth straight contest on Saturday against the Lakers. He's been kept off the court by a toe sprain. The versatile talent will get the next opportunity to return on Sunday when Cleveland faces the Clippers. Okoro's absence gives Georges Niang and Sam Merrill a chance to figure more prominently in the rotation, but they are seeing very inconsistent playing time. Caris LeVert will continue to lead the second unit on Saturday. It's a tough matchup against a team that has limited opposing benches to 45 percent shooting.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) remains out for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. He's bothered by a toe sprain. But the Cavs are the healthiest they've been in a while, so the team can afford to keep the 23-year-old off the floor for at least a few more games. Although Okoro will likely head back to the bench once he returns, his absence on Wednesday should allow Sam Merrill, Marcus Morris Sr., and Georges Niang to see more action. However, none of those guys are consistent fantasy producers, considering Caris LeVert is the No. 1 option from off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (toe) has been ruled out for the second game in a row due to toe soreness. The 23-year-old was held out of their game against the Denver Nuggets which turned into a 23-point blowout loss. The Cavaliers are looking to stay in the third seed in the East, but they only remain a half of a game ahead of the New York Knicks. Okoro may not be the deciding factor in this situation or in fantasy matchups, but his absence will mean more minutes for the starters as well as Caris LeVert.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will return from a one-game absence on Sunday versus Denver. LeVert couldn't play on Friday against Philadelphia due to wrist soreness but has shaken off the injury to jump back into action for a clash with the reigning champions. The 29-year-old has struggled in his most recent appearances, and Donovan Mitchell's return is bad news for him from a fantasy perspective, but the absence of Isaac Okoro (toe) should give LeVert some extra value. Okoro, who was hurt on Friday, has been downgraded from questionable to out.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against Denver. He played only 15 minutes in Friday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he now has a chance to miss Sunday's contest. But with Donovan Mitchell back in the lineup and Caris LeVert (wrist) listed as probable, Okoro could have a tough time getting anything going for DFS managers, assuming he's available, in a difficult matchup versus the champs.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (elbow) is expected to suit up on Tuesday against Boston. He landed on the injury report prior to the game as questionable with a left elbow sprain, but sources have told Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer that Okoro will be good to go for the contest. The 23-year-old is looking at his third straight game as Donovan Mitchell's (knee) replacement in the starting unit. Okoro has averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (elbow) might not be able to play on Tuesday against the Celtics, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Cleveland's jack of all trades hasn't missed any action since Nov. 22, but his ironman streak could come to an end due to a left elbow sprain. Okoro has made back-to-back starts in Donovan Mitchell's (knee) absence. He's done well in all areas and could have a even bigger part to play on Tuesday, as Max Strus (knee) will be out of the lineup and Caris LeVert (elbow) might also miss the action.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's encounter with the Lakers. He's been a long-term absentee for the Cavaliers, having played his last game on Nov. 3 in an in-season tournament clash against Indiana. It's been a nine-game absence for Okoro, but he returned to practice on Friday and could back his comeback on Saturday. However, it's unlikely Okoro will play his normal minutes. The 22-year-old kicked off the campaign by logging close to 29 minutes a night. He's an all-around talent but doesn't really stand out in anything, and Okoro's return is definitely bigger news in real life than in fantasy basketball.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (knee) will miss his fourth consecutive game due to knee soreness as the team has already ruled him out for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The 22-year-old last played on November 3 until his knee started flaring up and forced him to sit out. While he remains sidelined, Caris LeVert will see big minutes off of the bench, while Georges Niang and Dean Wade will see the next most opportunities in the second unit. LeVert would be the best streaming option if available while Niang and Wade would be better suited for deeper leagues.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) won't be available for a third straight game Saturday versus Golden State. He's on the injury report with a left knee issue. The 22-year-old kicked off the campaign in fine form, but he'll be running with the second unit this season, and it will limit Okoro's fantasy value, which has never been high. In 2023-24, he has averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 28.8 minutes. Caris LeVert and Georges Niang should pick up the available minutes. The former has already gotten plenty of burn this season and is well worth a roster spot in most fantasy leagues.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee), who participated in Tuesday's practice, has been ruled out on the NBA's official injury report for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Okoro appears to be on the verge of a return from left knee soreness that cost him Sunday's battle with the Golden State Warriors. Despite participating in Tuesday's session, the 22-year-old swingman will have to wait until at least Saturday's road rematch with the Warriors in San Francisco to take the floor. Okoro is averaging 28.8 minutes across six games (five starts) in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's short rotation this year, so Caris LeVert should be a good bet to reach 30 minutes from the second unit on Wednesday. Georges Niang should also occupy valuable playing time in this one against the Thunder.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (hamstring) will suit up for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed the final six games of the regular season due to left knee soreness. However, it appears he's feeling better now and should resume his spot in the starting five. Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens have been getting starts while Okoro was sidelined. Both of them should have smaller roles with Okoro back in the mix on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (knee) was able to get through a limited practice session on Wednesday. The 22-year-old missed the final seven games of the regular season due to left knee soreness. Since then, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been experimenting with different starters. That being said, Lamar Stevens, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade would all be candidates to start if Okoro remains out for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks.

Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Evan Mobley, Caris LeVert, and Isaac Okoro are all listed as out on Thursday as the top six players on the depth chart will be receiving a rest day against the Orlando Magic. The team has clinched the fourth seed in the East, so they don't have a reason to risk anyone's health in their remaining regular season games. As they watch from the sidelines, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens would probably be the best streaming options if needed.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) will miss a fourth consecutive game Tuesday versus Orlando. The 22-year-old is bothered by a sore left knee and Caris LeVert should see action as a starter again. LeVert has trouble standing out on this Cleveland squad, but he has been posting good numbers in the starting unit throughout the season, scoring 15.0 points and registering 4.4 rebounds with 5.0 assists. Okoro's next chance to return comes Thursday in a rematch with the Magic.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Okoro was questionable as he is dealing with knee soreness, but will be unable to go against Atlanta. Okoro's absence will open the door for Caris LeVert to reenter the starting lineup. LeVert had been playing some of his best basketball of the season recently and will look to build on that momentum.

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]

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]