Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is questionable heading into Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 25-year-old has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists this season, meaning he hasn't done enough to work his way into fantasy lineups. However, assuming Smith is healthy, he could see more chances to produce on Friday, considering Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) may not play. But if neither man gets the green light for action against the Bulls, Armoni Brooks, coming off a 17-point outing on Wednesday versus Miami, is worth streaming in deeper fantasy setups. At the same time, Brooks would also see increased interest from DFS participants.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith practiced in a limited capacity Sunday and Tuesday with an ankle injury, which has gotten him on course for the home regular-season opener. The 25-year-old helped fill in for the injured LaMelo Ball on the Charlotte Hornets a year ago, averaging 8.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 54 games (15 starts). Smith is set to be Brooklyn's primary backup at the point behind Ben Simmons to begin 2023-24. The former No. 9 overall pick should provide some defensive energy and playmaking off the Nets bench but doesn't open the campaign with much fantasy appeal.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) didn't practice on Saturday. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick landed in Brooklyn this past offseason after bouncing around the league throughout his career. However, he had his best season in years in 2022-23 while with the Charlotte Hornets and is anticipated to have a routine role off the bench for Brooklyn. At any rate, head coach Jacque Vaughn indicated Smith would be re-evaluated in the next few days, although it appears he could miss Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. If that's the case, Ben Simmons, who played well during the preseason, might spend more time at the one.

According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) will be sidelined for "at least a week." The 2017 No. 9 overall pick, who injured his left ankle in preseason action on Thursday night, signed with Brooklyn over the summer after most recently suiting up for the Hornets in 2022-23. He had his best season in years with in Charlotte, averaging 8.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 54 games. Nevertheless, Smith is expected to see routine playing time throughout the 2023-24 campaign. While he probably won't be a consistent fantasy producer, he could emerge as a streaming option if he enters the starting lineup.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) suffered an injury during Thursday's exhibition game against Maccabi. The 24-year-old injured his left ankle and was unable to return to this contest. However, the Nets likely held him out of the rest of the game as a precaution. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like Smith is dealing with a minor injury. The Nets will still have Smith undergo an MRI on Friday, so fantasy managers will have to check back after that.

Free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was selected No. 9 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft but has already played for five separate teams. He appeared in 54 games for the Hornets last season and averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 15 starts. The 24-year-old should at least see routine minutes from off the bench. However, Smith may also get some chances in the first five, so he could have sporadic value throughout the 2023-24 campaign.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) will sit out Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Theo Maledon should continue to start with Smith missing his fourth straight game and is one of the only true point guards healthy right now. Maledon posted a solid line of 14 assists, eight points, eight rebounds and one block in his last spot start. He should see all the minutes he can handle on Tuesday.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) may sit out on Tuesday against Toronto. He missed the last three games because of a right great toe sprain and is listed as questionable on the league's official injury report. However, with Charlotte limping to the end of the regular season, it would be surprising to see the 25-year-old on the floor again in 2022-23. That said, Terry Rozier (foot) is also unavailable, so Theo Maledon, averaging 11.8 points, 10.0 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals in four starts this season, should remain on the DFS radar.

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) could miss a third consecutive game, with the team listing him as questionable for Sunday's meeting with Toronto. The 25-year-old has again emerged as a viable fantasy option late in the season, but a sprained toe has kept him off the court lately. Smith Jr.'s absence has pushed Theo Maledon into the starting unit, and the 21-year-old has performed well in the last two games, averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists. He's set to maintain his role if Smith Jr. remains out Sunday.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (illness) was removed early during Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a bad night for the Hornets with Terry Rozier (foot) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) also exiting early during this game. Smith started the third quarter when Rozier left due to injury. However, he didn't get through the quarter before exiting due to an illness. That means, Bryce McGowens, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Gordon Hayward will all see increased roles if any of these players do end up missing more time.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. will start on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kelly Oubre Jr. (back) is out, so Smith will take his spot in the rotation. The 25-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 10 starts this season, making him a streaming candidate. However, he's struggled shooting the ball, something for category managers to consider.

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]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Thunder. He has been carrying the questionable tag for a few games, but Smith Jr. still hasn't been able to return to the lineup after suffering a left ankle sprain in a contest against Philadelphia on Nov. 23. The 25-year-old will miss a 17th consecutive game if he remains out on Thursday. Smith Jr. had a great run in the team at the start of the campaign when Charlotte suffered from multiple injuries, but even when he's finally healthy again, he will likely struggle to carve out a significant role and fantasy managers should look for alternative options.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's clash against the Clippers. The 25-year-old hasn't played in nearly a month because of a sprained ankle, so his absence isn't surprising by any means. Smith likely wouldn't haven seen much action with LaMelo Ball back in the lineup. However, with Terry Rozier (hip) ruled out for this one, Theo Maledon, who had 12 points, seven rebounds, and a steal in the win over Sacramento, should continue to benefit while Smith remains on the shelf.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Smith has been sidelined since November 23rd due to a left ankle sprain. Fellow guard Terry Rozier (hip) is doubtful to play, so Theo Maledon could play significant minutes on Monday. LaMelo Ball will see minutes in the mid-30s, but Maledon will probably have a decent role behind him. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should consider Maledon as an option, assuming Rozier hits the sideline.

Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) won't play against the Pistons on Wednesday. Neither will LaMelo Ball (ankle), which isn't surprising considering he's only played three games during the 2022-23 campaign. That said, Terry Rozier should handle most of the ball handling duties while remaining a primary scoring option. Of course, Kelly Oubre Jr., who has averaged 20.8 points this season, is expected to continue to benefit with Ball and Smith out of the picture.