Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) suffered a left ankle bone bruise at practice on Saturday. The team has confirmed the injury with an MRI and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 25-year-old has experienced his fair share of minor injuries over the last few seasons that have forced him to miss a handful of games here and there. He remains the top defensive and rebounding force on the team, so his absence will be felt if he has to miss any regular season games with this bone bruise. He should also provide solid fantasy value around the middle rounds of the draft.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is back in trade rumors, with NBA insider Marc Stein suggesting that he is available after Allen struggled in the first-round playoff series against the Knicks. "There have been some whispers this week that the Cavaliers are more open to trading Jarrett Allen than advertised for the obvious reasons: He appeared to struggle with the moment at various points of the Cavaliers' five-game exit to the Knicks," Stein writes on Substack. Allen, who was an All-Star in 2021-22, was limited to only 9.4 points per game against the Knicks. The 25-year-old big man was also linked with a trade prior to the draft, but the Cavaliers then reportedly weren't interested in moving him.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is reportedly not on the trade block, but that hasn't stopped teams from calling and attempting to acquire the big man. The organization has said they have no plans of making big moves after being knocked out in the first-round of the postseason. It sounds like the Cavs have listened to the offers on Allen, but none are appealing enough to move the All-Star big man. Allen averaged 14.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 68 games with the Cavs last season. It appears the organization is committed to the 25-year-old big man.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Cavs have already ruled out most of their starters considering they already know their playoff opponent. That being said, it wouldn't be surprising to see them give Allen the night off to rest. It's likely that Robin Lopez and Dean Wade split up the minutes if Allen doesn't suit up. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) has been ruled out for the team's game on Thursday against Orlando. The starting five seem to be getting some much-needed rest before the playoffs start along with Caris LeVert. Fantasy managers that have any of the top six players on the Cavs should probably start looking for some different options. Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman should see a big boost in fantasy value over their last couple of games.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) is available and starting Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. Allen has missed the past two games with a sore groin, but will make his return against Indiana. Allen's return should push Lamar Stevens to the bench while Evan Mobley may see fewer rebounding opportunities.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) won't play on Friday versus the visiting Knicks. He didn't suit up on Tuesday against Atlanta, and there's a chance he will miss a few more games moving into the postseason. Evan Mobley will slide over to the middle, with Caris LeVert moving into the starting lineup. LeVert has played well in 29 starts this season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.9 assists, and shooting 41.8% from deep.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The 24-year-old is in danger of missing his second game in a row due to a strained right groin. Isaac Okoro (knee) joined Allen on the sideline for Tuesday's game. That resulted in Caris LeVert and Lamar Stevens playing big minutes in the rotation. Between the two, LeVert is the much better streaming choice. It's worth noting that Allen was able to practice on Thursday. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (groin) has officially been downgraded to out for their Tuesday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers have already clinched a playoff spot, but they're only a game and a half behind the third seed and four and a half away from the second. Allen is going to be imperative for the team's defensive abilities both down the stretch and in the playoffs. Evan Mobley will likely slot into the starting center position again while Lamar Stevens should see some extra time. Stevens wouldn't be the best streaming option, however.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen posted a third consecutive double-double with an outstanding game Sunday against the Rockets, piling up 24 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks. He was perfect at the line with eight attempts and missed just three of his 11 attempts from the field in a 108-91 win. Allen had a very quiet start to the month, but he has become a double-double machine again and will head out for another one Tuesday versus Atlanta. It's a tricky matchup on paper, with Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu roaming the paint, but the Hawks have actually struggled against opposing bigs all year. Allen has averaged 11.0 points and 10.0 rebounds with 1.5 blocks in two prior outings in the matchup this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (eye) will play Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Allen has missed the passed week after taking a hit to his eye, but after going through a full practice, he has recovered. Lamar Stevens should move back to the bench and lose most of his short-term fantasy value. Evan Mobley may also take a small hit in terms of rebounding.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (eye) is listed as questionable to play versus the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Allen has been recovering from an eye contusion after taking a hit to the face last week and was finally able to go through a full practice with the team. If Allen is able to return, Lamar Stevens will likely head back to the bench and lose most, if not all, of his short-term fantasy value.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (eye) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Allen continues to deal with discomfort after taking a hit to the face last week and will miss his second straight game. Lamar Stevens should get another spot start with Evan Mobley shifting to center. Stevens is a low-end streamer with some defensive upside. The Cavs play again on Wednesday and Allen it seems Allen should be considered doubtful.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (eye) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with Charlotte. While he scored only six points on Friday in the loss to Miami, he made up for it by adding 13 rebounds and four blocks. However, Allen sustained a right eye contusion in that one, so it appears he won't be available versus the Hornets. With Darius Garland (quadriceps) questionable, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley may be the featured scoring options on Sunday. At the same time, Caris LeVert and Ricky Rubio could see a significant rise in fantasy production, assuming Allen and Garland are ruled out.

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]

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]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen played a huge part in the team's win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. The 24-year-old was just five points shy of his career-high and four assists short of his first triple-double. He posted 24 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting a very efficient 11-for-17 from the floor and knocking down both of his free-throw attempts. While his scoring and rebounding output has been lower this year, he's been a very stable presence as a fantasy center in all formats.