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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.

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.
Dalton Knecht, Malik Monk, and De’Andre Hunter were among Wednesday’s low-rostered standouts.
Also among Monday’s top pickups were Moussa Diabate, Jalen Wilson, and Ziaire Williams.
Charlotte’s frontcourt situation became even more dire when Grant Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury on Saturday.
Thanksgiving week will be influenced by critical injuries to Luka Doncic, Paul George, and Joel Embiid.
Jared McCain and Dalton Knecht have surpassed the 50% rostered barrier, and their percentages should be even higher.