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APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Getting the start Friday Toppin will enter the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Impact Julius Randle (sprained left ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, leaving the door open for Toppin to play a massive role for the remainder of the regular season. Fantasy managers looking for a boost in scoring, rebounding and playmaking would be wise to scoop him up off the waiver wire.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is Jacob Toppin related to Obi Toppin? Kentucky player shares connection to Knicks forward, Wooden Award winner Jacob Toppin's name will sound familiar to most college basketball fans. There is a reason for that.

MARCH 17, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pops for 10 points in loss Toppin closed Saturday's 106-95 loss to the Clippers with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes.

Impact Toppin scored in double-digits for the first time in almost a month, a reflection of how underwhelming his season has been. Despite having some clear upside, Toppin's role is typically limited to no more than 15 minutes per night. While his long-term appeal remains intact, his ROS value is basically non-existent at this point.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points in 12 minutes Toppin contributed nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 12 minutes during Monday's 109-94 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Toppin continues to play around 15 minutes per game, which limits his overall fantasy value, and even when he makes an impression on the game, it's hardly ever prolific. He's appeared in 23 straight contests and has scored in double figures just three times during that stretch, posting 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Slam-Dunk Contest Winners 2023 — Mac McClung, Philadelphia 2022 — Obi Toppin, New York 2021 — Anfernee Simons, Portland 2020 — Derrick Jones Jr., Miami 2019 — Hamidou...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pacers among teams to have interest in Obi Toppin Ian Begley: Indiana is among teams who have shown interest in NYK’s Obi Toppin. If they don’t have plans to play him, Knicks should do right...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Scores eight points in 12 minutes Toppin posted eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Saturday's 134-128 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Impact Toppin continues to play a limited role off the bench, logging fewer than 15 minutes for the 12th time in his past 14 games. Despite having a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Toppin is buried behind Julius Randle at this point. Tom Thibodeau is very stubborn when it comes to utilizing his bench, meaning Toppin is destined to remain in a muted role, barring an injury to Randle.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Mailbag: OG Anunoby trade offer, Payton Pritchard scenarios, Obi Toppin interest How big of a trade offer would the Celtics be willing to make for OG Anunoby?

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Efficient off bench Toppin finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 105-103 win over Cleveland.

Impact The third-year forward continues to see minimal court time behind the red-hot Julius Randle, but Toppin has scored in double digits in back-to-back games while going 6-for-8 from three-point range. In nine games since recovering from a lower-leg injury and rejoining the Knicks' frontcourt rotation, Toppin is averaging 5.0 points, 2.4 boards and 1.1 threes in only 11.1 minutes a night.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin hasn't looked the same this season, even before fractured knee ATLANTA — It’s not anything with lingering knee pain. Obi Toppin ruled that out.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Maintains modest role behind Randle Toppin scored five points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and added two rebounds, two assists and one steal in nine minutes during Wednesday's 119-113 win over the Pacers.

Impact Making his second appearance since sitting out for around a month due to a fractured fibula, Toppin once again held a limited role behind starting power forward Julius Randle. Though Toppin has shown the ability to put up interesting counting stats on the rare occasions he's received extended run during his career, his opportunities are likely to remain minimal while Randle and starting center Mitchell Robinson are healthy and producing well for the Knicks, who have won five of their last six games.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolling Knicks uncertain where Obi Toppin fits in rotation Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said the team’ s recent success makes it difficult to reintegrate third-year forward Obi Toppin into the rot...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

JANUARY 10, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Logs full practice Sunday Toppin went through the entire practice Sunday, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau, and there's a chance he could play Monday against the Bucks, Fred Katz of The Athletic report...

Impact Toppin has not played in the NBA since Dec. 7, but the fractured right fibula that kept him on the sidelines for several weeks seems to be a thing of the past. He could be eased back into action and might be on a minutes restriction if he's able to return Monday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in G League The Knicks assigned Toppin to the Westchester Knicks of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Toppin will be recalled to the NBA after a quick rehab stint in time for Friday's game versus the Raptors. Despite being available Wednesday after a thirteen-game absence due to a fractured right fibula, the 24-year-old big man saw no playing time against the Spurs. He could be more involved Friday after getting some additional work under his belt in the G League

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Toppin (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Toppin missed the last 13 games due to a fractured right fibula, but he was upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup. He'll officially be able to return to the court against San Antonio, but he'll likely face a minutes restriction following his lengthy absence. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game over his first 25 appearances this season.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded again to questionable Toppin (lower leg) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact After sitting for nearly a month, Toppin was upgraded to doubtful on the initial injury report after previously being listed as out numerous times. He has earned another upgrade of his status to questionable ahead of Wednesday's tilt, with the current trend likely placing him on a path to make his return. Given the duration of Toppin's absence, he may face a minutes restriction of some kind, though he averaged just 16.4 minutes over the five games before he departed with the injury.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to doubtful Toppin (lower leg) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toppin has been upgraded from out to doubtful after missing the last 13 games with a fracture in his right fibula. Even if the 24-year-old big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, as expected, his upgraded injury status is a good sign for his availability moving forward.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs additional recovery time Toppin (lower leg) was re-evaluated recently and indicated Tuesday that he will likely need a "couple more re-evaluations, Stefan Brody of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Toppin is nearing the end of the initial 2-to-3-week recovery window he was given when the injury happened and it appears he's still got some mending time ahead. The team should provide additional updates as he draws closer to retaking the floor, but it's best to consider him sidelined indefinitely until then.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Toppin (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact An MRI on Dec. 8 revealed a non-displaced fracture in Toppin's fight fibula head, and the third-year forward was expected to miss at least 2-to-3 weeks. The backend of that estimate is around the corner, so another update should be coming soon. Meanwhile, Toppin will miss a 10th straight game Tuesday, and his next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Spurs.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How will the Knicks replace Obi Toppin? Can Cam Reddish and Jericho Sims return to the rotation? Toppin has a non-displaced fracture in his right fibular head and will miss many games.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Obi Toppin fractures bone in leg, will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks Obi Toppin fractured a bone in his right leg and the Knicks will have to get creative to fill his hole. The 2020 lottery pick sustained the...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Will miss at least two weeks Toppin (knee) is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks after imaging revealed a non-displaced fracture in his right fibula head Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Toppin injured his knee during Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday that RJ Barrett could play more power forward with Toppin out, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Cam Reddish and Jericho Sims will also be candidates to see increased roles in the young big man's absence.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin will miss several weeks due to knee injury Adrian Wojnarowski: Knicks forward Obi Toppin is expected to be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks after imaging today on his left knee, sou...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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