Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) will play Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Beal will make his return after a two-game absence due to some foot soreness and is slated to rejoin the starting lineup. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out, Beal should be even busier on offense. Corey Kispert will likely take a hit with Beal back, but may continue to start with Monte Morris (back) ruled out.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) is questionable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Beal is dealing with foot soreness and has missed the past two games. Beal went through the team's practice on Tuesday and seems to be trending towards a return. If Beal still can't play, Corey Kispert should remain in the starting lineup.

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]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar guard will miss his second straight game due to left foot soreness. His absence will mean that Corey Kispert will remain in the starting five. It also should mean increased minutes for Deni Avdija with Kyle Kuzma (ankle) also sitting out. Both Kispert and Avdija should have significant roles on Monday. Big man Kristaps Porzingis could be looking at a big night offensively.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) was unable to play in the team's contest on Saturday and is now questionable for their game on Monday as well. He currently has some lingering left foot soreness and is unsure whether or not that will keep him out of a second consecutive game. If Beal does have to remain sidelined, Corey Kispert would likely slot into the starting five again while Deni Avdija would be the safer streaming option if he happens to be available on the waiver wire.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (foot) is questionable heading into Saturday night's meeting with the Nets. The veteran scored a game-high 34 points on Friday in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he's dealing with foot soreness, so the team may play it safe by keeping him out. If that's the case, Corey Kispert could take his spot in the rotation. The 23-year-old has averaged 10 points and shot 41% from deep in his 28 starts this season, so there is something there for those looking to fill the void in the lineup. However, Kyle Kuzma, Deni AvdijaandKristaps Porzingis could end up seeing the biggest bump in production against a Nets team down Kyrie Irving (calf), Kevin Durant (knee), ... [More]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal managed to get to the 30-point plateau for only the fourth time this campaign in Friday's matchup against the Blazers, leading all scorers with a season-high 34 points on 14-for-25 shooting. He was 4-for-10 with the three-ball and capped off his line with three rebounds, one assist and one turnover in 32 minutes. Beal has even struggled to get to the 20-point mark, so it was great to see him being back to his best. He won't get any time to cool off either, with the Wizards scheduled to be back on the court Saturday versus Brooklyn. Washington's starman has averaged 22.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in the matchup this season.

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]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will have his minutes monitored against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Beal is returning after missing eight of the last nine games from a hamstring injury and the Wizards are choosing to be cautious to avoid reinjury. There were no specifications of the minutes limit, but it should not be close to his usual workload. Corey Kispert will likely remain in the rotation while Beal is on the minutes limit.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Knicks. He has missed eight of the team's past nine games with a left hamstring problem. Beal's return will impact the usage rate of both Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis, while Corey Kispert will be forced to make way for him in the starting lineup. The three-time All-Star has been a bit quiet by his high standards in 2022-23, but Beal had just started to heat up before suffering the injury, which is an encouraging sign ahead of the second half of the season.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. The Wizards continue to list Beal as questionable before ruling him out ahead of game time, but the good news is Beal has been practicing with the team. Corey Kispert should continue to start unless Beal can make his way back to the lineup.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) has been out for the team's last four games and is uncertain to return to the floor on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a left hamstring strain that was expected to keep him out for at least a week and now could keep him out a bit longer. Jordan Goodwin and Corey Kispert could be decent streaming options, but present a good amount of risk.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is going to be sidelined for at least one week. The organization plans to re-evaluate Beal after one week because he has been diagnosed with a low-grade left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has already missed nine games since December 7th. His absence should mean that Corey Kispert moves into the starting five. He should be a fine streaming option while Beal is on the sideline. Also, Jordan Goodwin and Delon Wright could see a boost in minutes, but neither are as consistent as Kispert.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will not return Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal left the game after aggravating his hamstring injury and finished with eight points, four assists and two steals in 13 minutes. Hamstring injuries are tricky and have a high re-aggravation rate which could keep Beal out for the near future. Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija should see an uptick in minutes with Beal out.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable to return Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal has been dealing with a hamstring injury lately and had experienced some soreness during the game. If Beal is unable to finish the game, Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija will likely pick up his minutes. Beal lasted about 13 minutes before the injury and has eight points, four assists and two steals.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal continues to earn the questionable tag after missing three games with hamstring soreness. There is no indication he has made any strides to recovery and will likely be closer to a game-time decision. If Beal is ruled out, Corey Kispert will likely continue to start while Deni Avdija will see a boost in fantasy value.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal was questionable going into the contest, but was downgraded to out before tip-off and will miss his third straight game with the injury. Corey Kispert will continue to start while Deni Avdija should see a boost off the bench. Kispert is more of a threes streamer while Avdija offers low-end value in multiple categories.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Orlando due to a sore left hamstring. Beal will miss his second consecutive outing, likely paving the way for Corey Kispert to continue receiving a sizable minutes share. Beal appeared in just seven December outings, but he managed to average 23.4 points in fewer than 30 minutes per night in that span. Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma stand to key the D.C. offense in Beal's absence; his next chance to return comes Sunday against the Bucks.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. The superstar guard sat out their last game due to left hamstring soreness. He exited early on Tuesday due to the hamstring issue, so it appears to be still bothering him. Corey Kispert should remain in the starting five, assuming Beal is unable to play. He'd likely benefit the most from the absence of Beal, which would make him a decent streaming option.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) could be out of the lineup again on Wednesday against Phoenix, with the team regarding him as questionable for the game. The Washington star sat out the final few minutes of Tuesday's win over Philadelphia with a sore left hamstring and might now have to head back to the shelf after playing in just five games since returning from a right hamstring strain. If Beal is indeed out again, Corey Kispert is in line to jump back into the starting unit, and there will be more shots available for Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. Kispert has done well at times this season, but his numbers as a starter aren't very attractive, with the former Gonzaga man putting up 9.7 points with 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists.