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Raphielle

Johnson

Raphielle Johnson has been with NBC Sports in some capacity since 2013, beginning as a college basketball writer before transitioning to fantasy basketball. A longtime supporter of AC Milan, he can be followed on Threads and X at @raphiellej.

Depending on your roster build, Ausar Thompson and Malik Beasley can add value with Jaden Ivey sidelined.
A potentially serious injury suffered by Jaden Ivey makes Thompson a relevant option for standard league managers.
Max Strus had his best game of the season on Tuesday, while two Grizzlies have streaming value due to injuries.
Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are among those dealing with injuries, while Kawhi Leonard targets January 4 for his season debut.
While Russell is headed to Brooklyn, the Lakers added a key 3-and-D wing in Dorian Finney-Smith.
The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic, and Kawhi Leonard could make his season debut during Week 10.
Goga Bitadze, Ben Simmons, and a trio of Mavericks make the cut ahead of Week 10.
Larry Nance Jr., De’Andre Hunter, and Malik Beasley were among Monday’s low-rostered standouts.
The statuses of Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Jimmy Butler will significantly impact Week 9 in fantasy basketball.
Christmas week is here, and fantasy managers received welcome presents, with Joel Embiid and Scottie Barnes returning from their injuries.
Ayo Dosunmu, Larry Nance Jr., and Goga Bitadze make the list of players worth targeting ahead of Week 9.
Ausar Thompson, Gradey Dick, and Kelly Oubre Jr. were a few of Monday’s top pickups.
Joel Embiid and Bradley Beal are two players whose statuses will impact waiver wire choices ahead of Week 8.
Milwaukee and Oklahoma City advanced to Tuesday’s NBA Cup final, and Joel Embiid is back on the injury report.
There are some solid options available in many fantasy leagues, including Rui Hachimura, Tari Eason, and Gradey Dick.
De’Andre Hunter’s big night helped the Hawks punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Saturday’s Emirates NBA Cup semifinals.
Cason Wallace and Goga Bitadze are worthy of consideration in the aftermath of their performances on Tuesday.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Franz Wagner, and other key injuries will impact the second half of an expanded Week 7.
Malik Monk and Payton Pritchard should be rostered in more Yahoo leagues.
Payton Pritchard and Jared McCain are two players who should be rostered in a higher percentage of Yahoo leagues.
Monk dished out a career-high 12 assists and did not commit any turnovers on Tuesday.
Kyrie Irving, Austin Reaves, and Derrick White are among the players whose statuses will significantly impact fantasy basketball in Week 7.
Due to the Emirates NBA Cup, Week 7 will span two weeks in Yahoo leagues.
Dalton Knecht should be back on your radar heading into an expanded Week 7.