Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in three weeks. He will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Since arriving from Phoenix, Okogie has played well with his new squad, averaging 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a whopping 2.7 steals in 21.3 minutes. Players like DaQuan Jeffries, KJ Simpson, and Nick Smith Jr. have a chance to feature more in the rotation with Okogie out. However, they are inconsistent performers, which makes them risky picks for fantasy managers.

The Hornets acquired forward Josh Okogie from the Suns on Wednesday night. In exchange, Phoenix will receive center Nick Richards. Okogie has averaged only 6.0 points and 2.9 rebounds this season. But he'll at least bring his defensive prowess with him to a Hornets squad that has allowed 112.4 points per game during the 2024-25 campaign. With that in mind, unless there is an injury in the starting lineup, Okogie likely won't have much value for fantasy managers.

Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be out again on Monday as he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain. He was seen getting some work in after the team finished with shootaround and was moving pretty well, but not at game speed just yet. When he's able to suit up, he'll likely slot back into a depth role and may take some minutes away from rookie Ryan Dunn or Monte Morris. There still isn't a firm timetable for his return though.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will rejoin the action on Saturday against San Antonio. He last played on March 2, missing several weeks with a lower abdominal strain. Okogie's return is good news for the Suns, as it gives the team a versatile player to use in the rotation. However, he's been a non-factor in fantasy hoops due to his inability to hit shots all year. The 25-year-old has nailed only 29.7 percent of his three-pointers, averaging 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 17.1 minutes.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will miss a sixth straight game on Thursday versus Boston. The versatile wingman continues to nurse a lower abdominal strain. Phoenix likely gets Nassir Little (knee) back on Thursday, but with Eric Gordon (knee) questionable for the game, the bench could still be short of quality. Boston gives up the eighth-most shot attempts to opposing benches, so this is a promising matchup for Phoenix's second unit.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will be absent for a fifth consecutive game on Monday versus Cleveland. He's trying to overcome an abdominal strain. With Eric Gordon (knee) joining Okogie on the shelf, the starters will likely be in for a busy night on Monday, and Royce O'Neale could still have a major part to play in the rotation, despite getting demoted back to the bench due to Devin Booker's (ankle) likely return. This will be a favorable matchup for the Suns against an injury-hit team.

Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie (abdominal) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Okogie has missed their last two games and appears to be in line to sit out at least one more. Head coach Frank Vogel hinted that Okogie hasn't made much progress over the last few days. His absence should mean more playing time for Eric Gordon and Saben Lee off the bench. Between the two, Gordon is the better streaming option due to his ability from beyond the arc.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Denver. He's battling a lower abdominal strain. Okogie kicked off the campaign as a starter in Phoenix, but he's been now nailed to a bench for over two months, and the 25-year-old offers very little in fantasy basketball as a member of the second unit. Eric Gordon will lead the bench mob in Tuesday's very challenging matchup against the reigning champions, with Saben Lee getting some extra opportunities off the pine without Okogie and Devin Booker (ankle).

Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Okogie will miss his fourth straight game while he deals with a right hip strain. The expectation is that Grayson Allen (hamstring) and Eric Gordon should see additional minutes with Okogie sidelined. Both Allen and Gordon could have some streaming appeal with the Suns banged up at the guard spot right now.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Golden State Warriors. It appears Okogie has won the competition to be the fifth starter in this rotation. He'll play alongside Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, and Jusuf Nurkic on Tuesday. Veteran forward Eric Gordon will come off the bench with Allen and Okogie both starting in this contest. Okogie is unlikely to have a ton of fantasy value despite getting the starting nod.

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]

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (nasal fracture) is available for Sunday's meeting in Milwaukee and will start. He had been trending in this direction, so fantasy managers had already assumed he'd be on the floor for this one. Okogie has averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in five starts this season. As a result, the 24-year-old has streaming value for those in deeper formats, even with Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton active.

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie delivered a very good performance yet again for all fantasy formats. The 24-year-old registered 24 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three steals on 9-for-16 shooting and 6-for-12 from three. He has put up some high-value games during the limbo of injuries and trades. Over the last four games, Okogie is averaging 21.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.3 steals, and 3.8 threes per game.

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]

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (nose) is available for Saturday's trip to San Antonio. The 24-year-old suffered a nasal fracture over a week ago but only missed one game, so his availability shouldn't be a surprise. Okogie scored 24 points versus the Indiana Pacers last Saturday. However, he hasn't done much since. Nevertheless, with Cameron Johnson (knee) working his way back to a full workload, getting minutes will be tough for anyone on the Suns' bench, meaning Okogie shouldn't be starting in any fantasy format.

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]

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]

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (hip) is ready to play Friday against the Grizzlies. He is carrying a sore right hip and it forced him to miss Wednesday's battle with the Wizards. Because of the issue, Okogie was also limited to just 10 minutes in the previous game. The 24-year-old has gotten hurt at a very bad time, as he's had a great couple of weeks and Devin Booker's (groin) injury is giving Okogie a chance to play a bigger role. He could be a very good option for fantasy managers if Okogie isn't limited by the hip injury anymore.