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]

As hectic as this year's NBA trade deadline has been, with 28 out of the 30 teams making at least one trade, early Thursday morning at 1:00 am, a blockbuster trade went down that not many expected. However, if you had read my previous article, you could have gotten a glimpse of the future thanks to my magic ball, as the first "potential trade" I wrote about was sending Kevin Durant to none other than the Pheonix Suns.Kevin Durant is undeniably a top-three player and arguably even the best in the NBA right now. It's not surprising to hear how stunned the NBA world was after seeing this trade, as the Suns sold a huge chunk of their future for the Nets superstar but were somehow saved from involving Deandre Ayton in the trade!Any average NBA fan knows how much of an impact future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant has on any team, but to emphasize just how much, check this out: The Suns went from odds of +1800 of winning the finals to +450 on Thursday morning after the huge trade, now only behind the Boston Celtics, who lead the race with their odds being +350. 

Kevin Durant's Season Recap

Durant (knee) has been sidelined for over a month after getting hurt on January 8 against the Miami Heat and remains without a timetable to return to make his debut with the Suns. Before getting hurt, the 13-time All-Star was averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.8 blocks, and 36 minutes in 39 appearances this season.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving debuted for his new team on Wednesday and promptly led them in scoring as they won 110-104. The 30-year-old finished the game with 24 points, four rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal as he shot 9-for-17 from the floor and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. While the dynamic between Irving and Luka Doncic is still yet to be seen, it's a great sign that Irving could step right in and not skip a beat.

Dallas Mavericks newly acquired talented point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to make his debut with the team on Wednesday against the Clippers. Irving had his first practice with his new team on Tuesday, and when asked if he had any problems playing alongside MVP candidate Luka Doncic, he responded, "no." With Doncic's role as the primary ball-handler not destined to change, Irving will have to play more off-ball, something he isn't as used to. Two of the most talented guards in the NBA are now teammates, which will be scary for opponents. This duo will be very entertaining to watch, and who knows, Irving might be that piece the Mavericks need to get them over the hump. Regarding Irving's fantasy value, he may have a slight decrease in usage. Doncic is more ball dominant than Kevin Durant which will cause Irving to have to play more off ball. However, Irving is still a stud and he shouldn't struggle to put up great numbers on his new team.

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]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is being traded to the Mavericks, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. In exchange, Dallas is sending Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and multiple draft picks. The move comes after the 30-year-old requested a trade ahead of the February 9 deadline. Irving, who's averaged 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games this season, will now join forces with Luka Doncic, arguably assembling the league's most potent backcourt. However, Irving may see a dip in production, at least on the scoring end, although his assist numbers may improve.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Nets intend to sit Kyrie Irving until he's traded ahead of the February 9 deadline. The multi-time All-Star formally asked to be moved on Friday while advising the club that he will not re-sign with the team this offseason. Irving has played well this season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games. The Lakers remain a favorite to acquire his services, reportedly in a deal surrounding Russell Westbrook. However, teams like Phoenix and Dallas may also be in the running. Either way, there should be more on this situation in the coming days, although Irving may have already suited up for the final time in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Saturday against the visiting Washington Wizards. The timing is coincidental, considering the multi-time All-Star requested a trade ahead of the February 9 trade deadline. With that said, fantasy managers will give him the benefit of the doubt, although it will be interesting if he's back in the lineup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. In the meantime, Kevin Durant (knee) remains unavailable, so Brooklyn will look for answers on the offensive end. As a result, guys like Nicolas Claxton, Royce O'Neale, Seth Curry, and Yuta Watanabe could see a noticeable uptick in fantasy production on Saturday evening.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has reportedly requested a trade after declining a contract extension with the team. If his wishes aren't fulfilled, he's going to leave the team in free agency anyway. Shams Charania also reports that the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks have all emerged as potential suitors. In terms of fantasy value, Irving would still remain an elite fantasy contributor, but his ceiling may not be as high on another team as the Nets depended on Irving more than two of the three rumored suitors. The shakeup of role players and added assets in the trade could have the biggest fantasy effect. Managers will want to stay tuned for any updates on any official deals.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving continued his scoring heroics while Kevin Durant (knee) remains sidelined. During their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Irving registered 40 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks on 14-for-27 shooting from the floor and 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. With the absence of their number one scorer and no real third option, Irving's value is at a season-high while he tries to do everything in his power to win some games. Finding a streaming option on this team is difficult as it always seems like it's someone different who finally has a decent game alongside Irving.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving piled up a season-high 48 points on 18-for-29 shooting in Friday's 117-106 victory over Utah. He had 21 points in the fourth quarter for a second night in a row and finished with an 8-for-15 record from deep. Irving also led the team with 11 rebounds and four steals, while delivering six assists. Brooklyn's star guard has struggled from the field lately but put in a very efficient performance against the Jazz, which should give him momentum for the next few games. There are a pair of tricky matchups against Golden State and Philadelphia coming up, so it won't be easy for Irving to stay hot.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had a huge all-around game on Thursday night but it wasn't enough to will the team to a win over the Phoenix Suns. He posted 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks while knocking down 11 of his 27 shots and adding two more from deep. The superstar scorer has seen a drop in efficiency since Kevin Durant (knee) went down but has seen an increase in his other traditional stats. In the three games he's played since the injury, Irving has shot just 38% from the floor but has averaged 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is back in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard returns after missing Tuesday's contest due to right calf soreness. His return means Seth Curry heads to the bench, but his fantasy value won't be completely erased with a move to the second unit. The Nets are still without superstar forward Kevin Durant (knee) right now. That being said, Curry should continue to have an increased role in the rotation. Fantasy managers who are rostering Curry should continue to hold him for the moment. As for Irving, the expectation is that he'll have his full workload on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard will get back in the lineup after missing Tuesday's game due to right calf soreness. There is no word on Irving being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload. This month, Irving is averaging 23.2 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds, so fantasy managers should make sure he's in their lineups. Edmond Sumner should head back to the bench where he won't as much streaming appeal.

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry will start in place of the injured Kyrie Irving (calf) on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Curry is coming off a 23-point effort and should be a good plug-and-play option for fantasy and DFS. Irving's absence is not expected to be long-term and the team is hopeful he can play on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) will not play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving was a late addition to the injury report on Tuesday with calf soreness and the injury will cost him at least one game. With Irving unable to go, the Nets will likely have their pick of Seth Curry, Ben Simmons or give extra minutes to Edmond Sumner, Seth Curry and Ben Simmons. Irving should be considered questionable moving forward until the calf soreness subsides.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is questionable to play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving is listed with calf soreness, something that wasn't reported until later on Tuesday. Late additions to the injury report are never a good sign as Irving likely tweaked it at some point. If Irving sits, look for Seth Curry and Ben Simmons to pick up the extra minutes at point guard.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving regained his scoring form against Cleveland on Monday, notching 32 points on 11-for-19 shooting in a 125-117 win. Seven of his makes came with 11 attempts from outside, and Kyrie also posted four rebounds and five assists with three turnovers in 40 minutes. This was a great bounce-back effort from a mediocre 18-point outing he had last Friday against Milwaukee. The game against the Bucks marks one of only two games with fewer than 30 points for Irving in his past seven appearances. The team is playing some superb stuff right now and Irving's hot spell should continue into the New Year.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with 18 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus Milwaukee. The multi-time All-Star had another rough shooting night, going 6-for-18 from the field while netting three of his seven tries from downtown. He also had nine rebounds, one shy of giving him a double-double, and six assists. The 30-year-old has played well his season, averaging 26.1 points. More importantly, he's stayed relatively healthy. With the Nets now having won their last eight contests, they will hit the road for three games, starting with a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday evening.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. During warmups, Irving experienced tightness in his calf, so head coach Jacque Vaughn opted for the safe approach and keep him out. In the meantime, Ben Simmons will take over at the one, with Edmond Sumner expected to get extra minutes in relief.