Gafford has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a sprained right ankle. With both him and Dereck Lively sidelined Monday, Dwight Powell should step in to provide frontcourt depth behind Anthony Davis. Gafford's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday against the Pacers.
Williams will miss his second consecutive contest due to personal reasons, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Pacers. With the 25-year-old guard on the shelf, D'Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy and Ryan Nembhard are candidates for a bump in minutes.
With Lively hitting the sidelines, Anthony Davis will likely slide over to center, which could allow D'Angelo Russell to finally move into the first unit. The Mavs play again Wednesday against the Pacers, and for now, Lively should be considered questionable for that one.
Towns has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a right quadriceps strain, though he has yet to miss a game. If the star big man joins Mitchell Robinson (ankle) on the sideline against Milwaukee, Josh Hart, Ariel Hukporti and Trey Jemison are candidates for increased minutes -- especially if Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
He must have tweaked his knee during Sunday's game and is now in danger of hitting the sidelines Tuesday night. We should get another update following Tuesday's shootaround, but if he isn't able to give it a go, Mohamed Diawara would have an opportunity to enter the rotation.
McBride sat out Sunday's game for personal reasons, and his availability for Tuesday remains uncertain. In his absence, big man Ariel Hukporti moved into the starting lineup and could do so again if McBride remains out, while guards Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek would be in line to see increased opportunities in the backcourt.
This will be the third straight game on the sidelines for Robinson with what the team is calling "left ankle injury management." Given we haven't received any positive update on Robinson recently, he should be considered doubtful for Friday's game in Chicago as well.
Walker will enter the starting lineup amid a wave of frontcourt injuries for the 76ers, including Dominick Barlow (elbow), who had started the previous two games at power forward. In Philadelphia's first two regular-season contests, Walker averaged 3.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 block in 17 minutes per game.
After tearing his Achilles in Indiana's 2024-25 regular-season opener, Wiseman was traded to the Raptors in February before being waived. The big man re-signed with the Pacers in July, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities. In a corresponding move, the Pacers signed Mac McClung to bolster their banged-up backcourt.
Bona will draw the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre and Jabari Walker. Bona is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's someone to consider as a streamer option.
Cunningham held a probable tag with a pair of injuries but, as expected, will take the floor Monday. The star guard has been productive to start the season, averaging 23.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds across the Pistons' first three regular-season games.
Williamson is dealing with a left foot bone contusion and will miss his first game this season. With the 25-year-old forward sidelined, Saddiq Bey, Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen are candidates for increased minutes. Williamson's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Denver.
Adams started Houston's first two games of the season, but he'll head to the bench on Monday, with the Rockets opting to go small. Adams could move in and out of the starting unit throughout the season based on the matchup, but as a reserve, he's a far less attractive option in fantasy hoops.
Okogie will move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the first two games, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.5 minutes. He'll replace big man Steven Adams, giving the Rockets a smaller and quicker starting unit.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) will also be available for Monday's game, which should result in Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye returning to the second unit. With all these forwards back, Gueye could drop from the rotation entirely.
Porzingis had been sidelined for two games with an illness but took part in Monday's morning shootaround and will be available to face the Bulls. The big man was productive in his Hawks debut Wednesday, posting 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 26 minutes.
Risacher will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle. The second-year swingman sustained the injury in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Raptors, during which he recorded 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes. With Risacher back in action, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely retreat to the bench.
The ankle injury forced Kuzma to the sidelines for Sunday's game, and his minutes were divvied up amongst Taurean Prince, Bobby Portis and Amir Coffey. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Tuesday night, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround.
Porter suffered a left ankle sprain in the season opener Wednesday against the Wizards and will now miss his third straight game. Ryan Rollins has started the past two contests and played well, so he should continue handling point-guard duties, with Cole Anthony (illness) also factoring into the mix if available.
Kevin Porter (ankle) has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game, so if Anthony needs to join him on the sidelines, Ryan Rollins would likely be looking at another start. Check back for another update on Anthony closer to Tuesday's tip.
Head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday that Coulibaly is considered day-to-day, though the team doesn't have a set timetable for his return, according to Ben Strober of 106-7 The Fan Washington. The 21-year-old swingman's next opportunity to make his season debut will come Thursday against the Thunder.
Jakucionis has yet to make his regular-season debut while dealing with a lingering groin injury. The Illinois rookie is projected to serve as a key reserve and the primary backup point guard to Davion Mitchell once healthy, but for now, Dru Smith will handle those duties. Jakucionis' next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against the Spurs.
Johnson has been logging 27.3 minutes per game off the bench for the Wizards this season, which has the rookie's back acting up. We'll have a better idea on his status following Tuesday's shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Cam Whitmore and perhaps Malaki Branham would be able to get into the rotation.
Fontecchio is dealing with left calf soreness and is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season. The 29-year-old forward has provided a spark off the Heat's bench through three regular-season games, averaging 13.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per contest. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jaime Jaquez, Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson are candidates for increased minutes.
Sasser has yet to appear for the Pistons this season while dealing with a right hip injury. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Magic, while Duncan Robinson and Javonte Green could see increased opportunities with Sasser, Caris LeVert (hamstring) and Jaden Ivey (knee) all sidelined.
This will mark LeVert's third straight game on the shelf, which should continue to result in some extended minutes for Ronald Holland and Duncan Robinson. LeVert's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Magic.
Garland continues to work his way back from left toe surgery in June, and this move provides him an opportunity for practice reps as he nears a return for the Cavaliers. The 25-year-old averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 75 regular-season games last season and figures to be a central piece of Cleveland's offense once healthy.
McCain underwent thumb surgery back on Sept. 26 and it was estimated that he'd be out for a minimum of 4-6 weeks. We're currently at the start of Week 5, so he'll be at the longer end of that timetable, although he is making solid progress. We'll know he's close once he's able to get through full-contact work without issue.
Zikarsky will join the Wolves for practice ahead of the G League season. The two-way player has yet to debut with the parent club and is expected spend the majority of the season with Iowa.
Williams underwent knee surgery back in December, but the Hornets have not yet offered a timetable for his return. Considering we haven't had any positive updates recently, he should be considered doubtful for Thursday's home game against the Magic.
Mann presumably sustained the jaw contusion in Sunday's win over the Wizards, during which he exited to the locker room following a collision with an opposing player. However, he managed to return, posting zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes. If the 24-year-old guard joins Brandon Miller (shoulder) on the sideline, Sion James, Kon Knueppel and Collin Sexton are candidates for increased playing time, while Pat Connaughton could enter the rotation.
Green has yet to appear this season while continuing to recover from left shoulder surgery in June. There's still no clear timetable for his return, but the wing's next opportunity to make his season debut will come Thursday against the Magic.
Miller will be re-evaluated when the team returns from their road trip, so we should get another update by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. Kon Knueppel should continue to start in Miller's absence, so he's worth a look if you need some points and triples.
Thybulle is day-to-day with right hip soreness. He's had a very minor role to open the season, posting averages of 5.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per contest.
Smart is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion that he picked up Sunday against the Kings. The Lakers are already very shorthanded, leaving Austin Reaves to absorb a ton of usage. Dalton Knecht could be more involved in Monday's game with so much offensive firepower on the shelf.
This is an expected update after Vincent suffered a left ankle sprain Sunday against the Kings. Look for the Lakers to use a committee approach to absorb Vincent's minutes, as Marcus Smart (leg) is out as well.
Hayes will end up sitting out both games of this back-to-back set, but he's considered day-to-day with soreness. With Hayes out once again, the Lakers are likely to turn to Jarred Vanderbilt after his strong performance Sunday against the Kings.
Just like Saturday's game against the Hawks, Holmgren was able to shake off his questionable tag. He looked sharp against the Hawks, finishing with 31 points (8-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block over 27 minutes.
Williams has been assigned to the G League as the next step of his rehab, and he's likely to be recalled shortly. For now, it's safe to rule him out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Exum has yet to play this season and remains without a timetable to return to action. Even when he's cleared to suit up, he'll face heavy restrictions given his injury history.
Williams missed Sunday's game against the Raptors for personal reasons, and it remains in the air if he'll be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's a long shot to see many minutes if he's cleared.
Gafford has yet to make his season debut and is likely to miss his fourth game in a row. Assuming he's held out once again, his next chance to play comes Wednesday against Indiana.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it sounds like Lively is going to be held out. His injury is being described as a left knee contusion, so it sounds relatively minor. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) considered doubtful, the Mavericks could slide Anthony Davis to center and utilize some smaller lineup combos.
Williams was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a lower back contusion. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Hawks, and fantasy managers can assume he's day-to-day for now. The Nets are likely to use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
Despite sitting out preseason action due to a plantar fascia tear, Demin has appeared in each of the Nets' first three regular-season games, all off the bench. However, the rookie will take a seat for the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set, which will likely be a trend as Demin navigates a tricky injury. Ben Saraf, Jalen Wilson, Nolan Traore and Terance Mann are candidates for increased roles Monday, but Demin should be back in action Wednesday against the Hawks.
After missing Sunday's game due to a nasal fracture, Dillingham has the green light to return. With Anthony Edwards (hamstring) out for a couple of weeks, Dillingham will have a chance to carve out a role in the rotation, though it's not guaranteed.
Matkovic is all set to make his season debut Monday. With several injuries in the frontcourt, Matkovic does have a decent opportunity to carve out a role for himself.
Missi will be returning from a one-game absence Monday. With Zion Williamson (foot) questionable and several frontcourt players injured, Missi could be looking at a big workload against Boston.
Williamson is a fresh addition to the injury report with a left foot bone contusion. Given how cautious the team has been with Williamson in the past, there's a good chance he's held out Monday. Through the opening two games, Williamson has averaged 27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals in 35.2 minutes per contest.
Wolf missed the last three games at the NBA level for Brooklyn, but he's cleared to begin practicing for Long Island with training camp underway. He's expected to get more opportunities at the NBA level in the near future.
Powell missed the past two games for Brooklyn with an ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to practice for Long Island with training camp officially underway. Powell is likely to see more opportunities at the NBA level as the season progresses.
Brown produced 41 points (12-25 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 12-15 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 loss to the Pistons, but he just recently recovered from a hamstring issue. Therefore, the Celtics may hold him out as a precaution. If that's the case, guys like Josh Minott, Hugo Gonzalez and Sam Hauser could see increased workloads for the Celtics.
LeVert has missed the past two games for Detroit, including the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday. He's been upgraded to day-to-day, and he's likely to have some mild restrictions if he's given the green light to return Monday.
Sasser has missed the last three games for Detroit, but he remains day-to-day. He'll be facing an uphill battle for playing time once he's cleared to return.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Ball has not been cleared to play in both games of these. That's likely to remain the case indefinitely. Ball looked sharp Sunday, as he produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes during the 118-113 win over the Bucks.
Cunningham is a little banged up after logging 38 minutes against Boston on Sunday, but he's expected to play through his minor issues against Cleveland for the second leg of this back-to-back. Cunningham put up 25 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block over 38 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory.
This is a devastating blow for Edwards' fantasy managers, and for the Timberwolves in general. Based on this initial timetable of two weeks, Edwards will miss at least the next eight regular-season games. That sets up a potential return on Nov. 14 against the Kings. Edwards' official diagnosis is a right hamstring strain after it was previously described as tightness, so it's understandable that the team is being cautious here. In the meantime, Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark are candidates for increased minutes for Minnesota.
Brooks is currently listed as questionable to face the Jazz on Monday, but his participation at the shootaround is a good sign of his availability. If he does ultimately sit out, guys like Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis could see increased workloads.
Zubac went to work against the sophomore, Donovan Clingan, and dominated the matchup. Zubac would regularly gain deep post position and then proceed to muscle in buckets through the Portland defenders. It was a favorable matchup for Zubac, which helped him log a season-high 35 minutes, but it'll be interesting to see what his playing time looks like Tuesday with a meeting against the small-ball Warriors.
After a lackluster season opener, Leonard has caught fire over the past two games, scoring voluminously and efficiently while bringing a little bit of everything to the box score. Unfortunately, the Clippers only have two games in Week 2, so managers may want to consider leaving Leonard on their benches in weekly settings, despite his solid production as of late.
Hoggard spent four years at Michigan State before transferring to Vanderbilt for his final season of his collegiate career, averaging 9.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Hoggard and J.P. Pegues are members of the 2025 NBA G League draft class that will join the Raptors 905.
While Grant has been coming off the bench for Portland this season, he's still earning 28.1 minutes per game, which is plenty of time for him to impact the box score. Through the first three games, he's been a top-60 guy with averages of 22.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 2.7 triples, 0.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.3 turnovers per game. However, he's doing this while shooting 58.8 percent from the floor, which is not sustainable, so enjoy the hot streak while it lasts.
Taylor spent all four years of his collegiate career at Air Force and averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in his senior season. Taylor was traded to the Santa Cruz Warriors on draft day.
Clingan is not a big-time scorer, but he continues to impact all aspects of the stat sheet, and the playmaking (2.0 assists per game) and three-point shooting (1.3 triples per contest) have been a nice surprise for the second-year center. He's also yet to miss at the line, and he's rewarding those who drafted him late with top-40 production.
Johnson is currently questionable with an ankle injury, but his attendance during the team's activities prior to their game Monday night is an encouraging sign that he may suit up. Johnson missed Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to this ankle injury, so if he can't go, expect Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell to see extended run against Chicago.
Risacher is currently listed as questionable after missing the past two games for Atlanta, but it appears as though he could get the green light to return. If that's the case, guys like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Vit Krejci could see their minutes take a hit.
Avdija has picked up right where he left off last season, operating as the main man in Portland's offense with a career-high usage rate of 27.9. It's been a career-best start for the 25-year-old forward, who is averaging 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.3 triples and 3.3 turnovers per contest with 48/37/82 shooting splits, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, but it appears as though he's trending in the right direction. Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) also participated Monday morning. With the Hawks seemingly getting healthier, Onyeka Okongwu could see his minutes dialed back a bit.
The Serbian forward spent his senior season at Pepperdine, where he absolutely thrived. He averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 three-pointers across 35 appearances. Todorovic was traded to Maine on draft day and figures to play a big role this season.
Carter spent his senior season at LSU and put together a standout campaign with 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.5 three-pointers. He also shot a career-high 39.2 percent from beyond the arc.
The 35-year-old point guard is having a resurgent season with the Trail Blazers, as he's a significantly larger part of the offensive scheme than he was in Boston. Through the first three games of the season, he's been flirting with top-75 value behind averages of 15.7 points, 8.3 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 triples per contest.
Jakucionis has yet to make his rookie debut this season, and it sounds like he's questionable at best for Tuesday's game against the Hornets. Dru Smith will likely continue to absorb the backup point guard minutes in the meantime.
Hickman spent four seasons at Gonzaga, amassing career averages of 9.5 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.2 three-pointers. He's likely to play a prominent role for the Go-Go to open the G League season.
While foul trouble was an issue for Poeltl in this one, overall, he's gotten off to a slow start to the 2025-26 season. This was his second game without any blocks, and through the first three games of the season, he's missed all five of his free-throw attempts. He'll draw a tough matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Monday, so Poeltl could be headed for another rough afternoon.
Heading into Sunday, the Pacers were down seven players due to injury, but the return of Jackson from a two-game absence helped provide a bit of reinforcement. Though Indiana had an acute need for backcourt help in particular, Jackson was still eased in with a light workload for his season debut after he hadn't played since straining his right hamstring in an Oct. 11 preseason contest. With point guard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) looking likely to miss additional time, Jackson could be a candidate to see his minutes rise as he becomes further removed from the hamstring injury, but he'll also have to fend off fellow two-way players RayJ Dennis and Taelon Peter (groin) for playing time.
Bal was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal by the Knicks in October and will join Westchester after the Gold traded his rights on draft day. Bal spent the 2024-25 season at Santa Clara in his final year of college, posting averages of 12.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 30 games.
Baldwin spent three years at VCU before transferring to Penn State for two more years, where he averaged 14.0 points, 7.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals in the 2024-25 season. Baldwin is joined by Nolan Hickman, Cam Carter and J.Z. Zaher to round out the Go-Go's 2025 G League draft class.
The No. 9 overall pick in the draft, Murray-Boyles had been sidelined for the first two games of the season due to a forearm muscle strain before getting cleared for his NBA debut Sunday. The rookie settled in as the primary backup for Scottie Barnes, subbing in for him in three of his four stints on the court. Though Murray-Boyles is regarded as a versatile defender who's capable of guarding multiple positions, he lacks a reliable shooting touch, which was evident in his 0-for-4 showing Sunday. Barring a deluge of injuries to their top-scoring options, the Raptors are unlikely to entrust Murray-Boyles with major minutes or a high-usage role as a rookie, making it difficult to count on him offering meaningful fantasy production in 2025-26.
A second-rounder from the 2024 NBA Draft, Smith was recently waived by the Bucks as he wasn't able to survive their roster crunch. Smith is still highly regarded as a prospect. He was traded to Capital City on draft day and figures to play a huge role for the Go-Go.
Jones was the heavy favorite to go No. 1 overall, so there were no surprises here. Jones, who was recently waived by Washington, was a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He has made a total of 54 regular-season appearances at the NBA level, but he averaged just 10.2 minutes per contest in those games.
Waters has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut as he recovers from a minor laser eye procedure. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Miami.
Olynyk has yet to make his season debut, and it appears that he won't touch the court relatively soon, as there has been no positive news regarding his injury. With Luke Kornet (ankle) also ruled out, expect Bismack Biyombo to see all the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama, with players like Keldon Johnson also seeing extended playing time.
Kornet will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set after failing to suit up Sunday against the Nets. Bismack Biyombo logged just 12 minutes against the Nets with the Spurs opting to utilize smaller lineups with guys like Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper benefitting.
A right knee contusion kept Hunter sidelined for the first two contests of the season, but the seventh-year forward stepped back into the starting five Sunday with no apparent restrictions. Though he came through with a serviceable scoring tally in his debut, Hunter's production was lacking in just about every other area. That's been a recurring trend throughout his career, with Hunter owning modest averages of 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks in 30.0 minutes over 328 games.
With three regular-season games in the books, Sims has made two appearances so far with an average of 4.7 minutes per contest. At least while Myles Turner and Bobby Portis are active, there won't be many minutes available.
Kispert was unable to score off the bench Sunday, which is concerning given that three-point shooting is his primary role. While his role may have been reduced as a result of game script, the benches also cleared in the fourth quarter, a scenario where Kispert needs to produce more. His next opportunity is Tuesday against the 76ers.
Shamet was unable to capitalize on Miles McBride's (personal) absence Sunday, but seems to still have a role among the bench unit even when McBride has played. Shamet's next opportunity to bounce back will be Tuesday against the Bucks.
Sunday marked Yabusele's season high in minutes, but he was unable to take advantage of the opportunity in the scoring department. While Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains out, Yabusele should continue backing up Ariel Hukporti at center, but once Robinson comes back, the French big man's role may be in jeopardy.
Salaun is taking advantage of his extended playing time while Grant Williams (knee) is out, and Sunday marked his first all-around performance of the season. If the second-year forward continues to post stat lines like these, it may be hard for head coach Charles Lee to take him out of the rotation once Williams returns.
Kalkbrenner was outperformed by fellow big man Moussa Diabate, who is also competing for minutes and the starting role. While the rookie has certainly been efficient shooting the ball (14-for-16 from the field over his first three games), not getting to the free-throw line and shooting three-pointers are certainly hurting his value. It is possible Kalkbrenner may have been a victim of game script, as the Hornets built a massive lead that resulted in benches being cleared, but if he wants to retain his starting role and minutes, he has to perform better.
With Sam Merrill and De'Andre Hunter soaking up the bulk of the forward minutes in Cleveland, Wade's involvement has been pretty low to open the season. Through three games, he's averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 26.0 minutes per contest. His fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats for now.
Nance has been highly effective in limited run through three games for the Cavaliers. He's averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 14.9 minutes through three regular-season contests, proving that he still has plenty left in the tank. His low workload makes him difficult to trust, but if the Cavaliers are ever shorthanded, Nance would be an appealing streamer.
Diabate has been one of the more important players among the bench unit, as he and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner continue to compete for minutes and potentially the starting job. If Diabate can continue to post performances like he did Sunday, he may be able to crack the starting lineup in the foreseeable future.
The Pacers have been absolutely devastated by injuries, with Obi Toppin (hamstring) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) being the latest to join the injury report. Dennis is far from a proven contributor with 13 career regular-season games under his belt, but he caught the attention of prospective fantasy managers on Sunday and is worth monitoring closely as a result.
Indiana is using a revolving-door rotation at the center spot, making this a frustrating situation for fantasy managers. It does present an opportunity for one of the centers to run away with the job, but so far, none have been able to do so. Bradley did make a strong case to be more involved with this performance, so his role is worth monitoring closely moving forward.
While Detroit's bench did not perform particularly well Sunday, posting only 23 points as a whole, Green was one of the main contributors, alongside Ronald Holland (7) and Isaiah Stewart (9). However, once Caris LeVert (hamstring) returns from injury, Green may be in danger of ceding some minutes.
Dallas got a huge lift from their second unit in this game, particularly from Marshall, D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie, with those three combining for 53 points. Marshall was one of Dallas' most reliable players during the 2024-25 regular season when injuries took their toll, and he's off to a great start to the new campaign with averages of 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest through three games.
Klay Thompson continues to struggle for the Mavericks, and his minutes are taking a hit. Meanwhile, Christie is shooting 57.9 percent from the field through three games with averages of 11.7 points, 1.7 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 3.0 three-pointers in 27.4 minutes per game. This position battle is swinging in Christie's favor despite Thompson's deep resume.
Minott was second among the bench unit in scoring behind Anfernee Simons (12) despite playing only 14 minutes. While Minott does not yet have a consistent role within the Boston rotation (logged a DNP the previous game), turning in performances like Sunday's will benefit him as he competes with Sam Hauser, Chris Boucher and Hugo Gonzalez for minutes.
Coulibaly didn't play during the preseason and was a partial participant in practice as recently as a week ago, but it's unclear how much more on-court work the 21-year-old has been able to do since then. Though Keefe's comments suggest that the Wizards aren't anticipating him missing extensive time while he continues to work his way back from Sept. 12 surgery to address a ligament tear in his right thumb, Coulibaly should still be viewed as doubtful, at best, for the Wizards' next game Tuesday versus the 76ers.
Martin made his second appearance of the season Sunday but still saw limited run. Injuries have derailed his momentum in recent seasons, and he's facing an uphill battle for playing time in Dallas. It helps his case that he can be used all over the floor, but for now, he's someone to simply monitor in deeper formats.
Saraf was able to reach an early career high in assists despite not scoring. While he has drawn the start at point guard over fellow rookie Egor Demin, it is worth noting that Demin has played more minutes and scored more points in all three games to start the season thus far.
Wesley hasn't been shooting the ball well through three games with a 33.3 percent mark from the field, but he's doing a solid job as the backup point guard behind Jrue Holiday. Wesley is averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals in 17.3 minutes per contest, and he's likely to hold onto the role until Scoot Henderson (hamstring) gets the green light to return.
Despite being San Antonio's 2025 first-round draft selection, Bryant has not found a place among the rotation three games into the season, as he has yet to eclipse 10 minutes of playing time. With players like Jeremy Sochan (wrist) and Luke Kornet (ankle) also expected to return from injury in the near future, Bryant may find himself buried deeper in the depth chart.
With training camp underway for the Skyhawks, Ndiaye is likely to spend a lot of time with them for the foreseeable future.
The No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Durisic is expected to play a prominent role with the Skyhawks this season. He's a long shot to crack Atlanta's rotation anytime soon.
Hansen's early-season role has left a lot to be desired, as Donovan Clingan is getting the bulk of the center minutes and the Trail Blazers are leaning on smaller lineups. Through three regular-season games, the intriguing rookie is averaging 5.7 minutes per contest.
Jaxson Hayes (knee) sat this game out and joined a growing injury report in Los Angeles -- LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger) both remain on the shelf for the immediate future. Vanderbilt has strong rebounding and steal rates, so if the minutes are there, he can do some damage in those categories.
The 26-year-old center has started all three of Boston's games this season, and he seems to be slowly earning the trust of coach Joe Mazzulla. Or maybe Mazzulla just doesn't have any other strong options to choose from? While Queta has been piling up defensive stats, he's also the leading big for a Boston squad that has been outrebounded 148 to 115 over the first three games.
The rookie first-round pick replaced Sam Hauser on the top unit in his first career start, but Gonzalez didn't do much to seize the opportunity. The rookie made a mark on the defensive end, but he took on a lowly 4.5 percent usage rate while playing under 20 minutes. With the Celtics off to an 0-3 start, head coach Joe Mazzulla may continue to tinker with his lineups, so Gonzalez could be a candidate to move back to the bench in Boston's next game Monday at New Orleans.
After missing the Kings' opener due to a hamstring strain, Sabonis has recorded back-to-back double-doubles since getting back into the lineup. The 29-year-old center hasn't seen his usual distribution role so far, however, recording just four assists in two games, and his days of being a consistent triple-double threat might be over, so long as Dennis Schroder is handling point guard duties.
It was the first double-double in three games for Schroder as a member of the Kings. The 32-year-old guard has stepped back into a full-time starting role in Sacramento and is looking good in the early going, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 assists, 2.7 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes.
After managing just seven points on 3-for-9 shooting in Friday's win over the Jazz, DeRozan bounced back to drop at least 20 points for the second time in three games to begin the season. The 36-year-old forward has averaged more than 20 points a game in 12 straight seasons dating back to 2013-14 with the Raptors, and there are few signs that streak will be in jeopardy in 2025-26. Through three contests, DeRozan is averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.0 threes.
The 30-year-old has come out of the gates flying in 2025-26, scoring at least 30 points in three straight games to begin his first full season with the Kings. LaVine isn't doing much else other than scoring, however, averaging 31.0 points, 3.3 threes and 2.7 boards while shooting 53.0 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from beyond the arc.
After a fairly quiet season opener, Hachimura has seen increased usage the last two contests for a Lakers squad now missing both LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger), attempting double-digit field goals in back-to-back games and going a dazzling 17-for-23 (73.9 percent). Hachimura is averaging 16.7 points, 3.0 boards, 1.7 assists and 1.7 threes, and he could continue to surge in the short term until Doncic is cleared to return.
It was the best game of the young season for LaRavia, who saw increased minutes after Gabe Vincent (ankle) got injured in the third quarter and didn't return. With Luka Doncic (finger) already missing from the Lakers' rotation, pushing Austin Reaves into the backcourt, LaRavia could move into the starting five for Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers. Through three games, the 23-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.7 steals in 25.3 minutes.
It was Ayton's first double-double in three games, and the 22 points were also his best showing in a Lakers jersey. The 27-year-old big man saw increased usage Sunday with both Luka Doncic (finger) and LeBron James (back) sidelined, and his 17 field-goal attempts equaled his total from the first two games of the season combined. Ayton will play a key role in the Los Angeles frontcourt in 2025-26 and has averaged a double-double in every one of his seven NBA campaigns so far, but Ayton's numbers could be even better than usual in the short term until the team's biggest stars get healthy.
Russell got off to a horrendous start, bricking his first seven shot attempts, but after drilling a buzzer-beating triple midway through the second quarter, he was able to find his rhythm and turn things around. Russell had been a negligible part of the rotation through the first two games of the season, but he logged major minutes Sunday and was in the closing lineup in the win, which hints he's curried some favor with head coach Jason Kidd. It'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like Monday against the Thunder.
The 27-year-old was given the keys to the offense Sunday with LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger) out of the lineup, and Reaves took full advantage, piling up a career-high 51 points. In addition to his impressive scoring display, He contributed a near-triple-double by adding 11 rebounds and nine assists, making him just the ninth player in NBA history to record 50-plus points, 11-plus boards and nine-plus assists in a game, and the first Laker to do it since Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor in 1963. Reaves is averaging 34.0 points, 9.7 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 37.3 minutes per contest through three games this season.
Flagg was undeniably disappointing in Dallas' season opener, but he's done a great job of turning things around over the past two games. Like with all rookies, Flagg will struggle with efficiency and turnovers will likely be a consistent issue, but he has all the tools and is likely to be playing his best basketball during the most critical juncture in the fantasy seasons.
Barnes has been on a tear to begin the year, pumping out top-30 value behind averages of 24.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.7 steals per contest on 52.8 percent shooting from the field and 84.6 percent at the charity stripe. If he could work on cutting down the turnovers (3.0 per game) while maintaining his impressive free-throw shooting, he could easily work his way into the top-20 equation.
While Barrett has been providing solid stat lines through the first three games of the season, he's been converting an unsustainable 67.6 percent of his shot attempts. His minutes and usage rate are down this season, which is to be expected when a player of Brandon Ingram's caliber enters the equation. Consequently, Barrett's overall fantasy value may be a bit inflated at the moment.
While Quickley has been getting it done in the points (15.3) and dimes (7.0) department this season, he has been struggling mightily from an efficiency standpoint, converting just 38.1 percent of his shot attempts. Some of this has to do with the fact that he's been converting a measly 11.1 percent of his 6.0 three-point attempts per contest, but it should only be a matter of time before he finds his rhythm. IQ shot 37.3 percent from distance through his first six seasons, so it would be shocking if he didn't turn things around.
Reid had struggled mightily over Minnesota's first two games, turning in two straight, single-digit scoring stinkers, but he had an easier time asserting himself in the offense Sunday evening with Anthony Edwards (hamstring) exiting early. It's a quick turnaround for Minnesota's next game Monday, and Edwards' ongoing absence could help Reid build on his momentum from Sunday's outing.
Conley started the second half due to Anthony Edwards (hamstring) exiting the game early, but he didn't do much with the increased opportunity. Across 64 starts last season, Conley registered averages of 8.5 points, 4.6 assists, 1.9 triples, 1.2 steals and 1.1 turnovers per contest.
Randle was hot from the jump in this one, piling up 11 points in his first nine minutes of play, and he saw a nice uptick in usage with Anthony Edwards (hamstring) leaving the game early. If Edwards needs to miss Monday's game against the Nuggets, Randle could be headed for another big night for Minnesota.
With Bennedict Mathurin (foot) on the sidelines, Nesmith is being looked to as the No. 2 option on offense, and he's been getting plenty of shots up. Unfortunately, not a lot of them have been falling, as he's been converting just 39.3 percent of his attempts over the past two games. Still, he's posting averages of 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 triples and 1.5 assists per game over that stretch, granting him some low-end value in points leagues.
With both Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) and Bennedict Mathurin (foot) unavailable for Sunday's game, the Pacers opted to go big and slid Pascal Siakam over to the three-spot with Huff and Isaiah Jackson starting in the frontcourt. However, Huff and Jackson combined to play 30 minutes, and neither was particularly impressive. Jackson finished with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two turnovers and no other stats over 15 minutes.
Siakam was held to just 13 points his last time out, but he surpassed that total before the first half of Sunday's game, and he also ripped away three steals after failing to get any during Saturday's loss. Siakam is going to be the primary point of Indiana's attack while Bennedict Mathurin (foot) is sidelined, so he should have some big stat lines coming his way.
Smart exited the game for the locker room to have his right leg evaluated, but the issue appears to have been minor since he has returned to the game. It's a particularly positive development for the Lakers, who already lost Gabe Vincent with an ankle injury during Sunday's contest.
Smart went back to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after being evaluated on the bench for a right leg injury. If he is unable to return, Jake LaRavia will likely see extra minutes.
Vincent suffered the injury in the third quarter and exited for the locker room, where he reportedly underwent X-rays, which came back clean. He concludes the game with three points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and a steal in 18 minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see expanded roles.
This was arguably the best game of the young season for Mobley, as he led the team in scoring to help the Cavaliers improve to 2-1 on the season against a previously undefeated Milwaukee squad. Through the season's first three games, Mobley has been terrific with averages of 19.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 blocks.
For the third game in a row, Ball saw a workload of 23 minutes, and that's a few minutes more than what coach Kenny Atkinson mentioned prior to Opening Night that he would like the guard to play. Sunday's game featured Ball's best performance by far to date, but he's shooting 27.8 percent from the field through three games, which suggests he's due for some positive regression with his jumper.
Merrill's hot start to the season continued Sunday as the Cavaliers improved to 2-1 to open the campaign. He's looking like a bargain after signing a four-year, $38 million deal at the beginning of the offseason. Through three games, the sharpshooter is averaging 19.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 5.0 three-pointers on 51.5 percent shooting from the field.
Although he's been hampered by toe and back issues to open the season, Antetokounmpo appears to be in MVP form for the Bucks. The Bucks dropped their first game of the season to drop them to 2-1 to open the campaign, but Antetokounmpo has been on fire with averages of 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes in that span.
Green, who was signed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension over the offseason, is quickly proving his worth to the franchise. Making his third start in a row Sunday, Green once again caught fire from beyond the arc. He looks to be a quality three-point specialist with averages of 13.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.3 three-pointers through the opening three games of the regular season.
Rollins made his second start in a row for the injured Kevin Porter (ankle), and he produced his best line of the young season. Through two starts, Rollins has proven his worth as a waiver-wire pickup with averages of 13.5 points, 5.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers. Fantasy managers can keep rolling with Rollins in lineups with Porter's return date in the air.
Powell tied Bam Adebayo with a team-leading 15 shot attempts, and he knocked down all 12 of his free throws to help the Heat improve to 2-1 on the season. Through three games, Powell is comfortably leading the Heat in nine-category fantasy value with averages of 24.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers on 47.7 percent shooting from the field.
Jaquez, who was coming off a letdown of a 2024-25 campaign, certainly seems to have found his stride to open the new season. Through the first three games, he's second on the Heat in nine-category fantasy value with averages of 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals. He's shooting a red-hot 71.0 percent from the field, however, and that's obviously not sustainable.
Wiggins has been off to a relatively quiet start to the campaign in Miami. Through three games, he's seeing 26.9 minutes per contest with averages of 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 three-pointers on 48.3 percent shooting from the field and 58.3 percent from the line. With Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic right behind him, Wiggins doesn't have much breathing room if he's not performing well.
The Knicks have been dealing with several injuries to open the season, so it's pretty telling that Clarkson has averaged just 14.6 minutes per contest through three games. With Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet also competing for minutes in the second unit, it doesn't appear like Clarkson will see enough shots to warrant attention in most fantasy leagues.
Towns once again played through his right quadriceps strain that has been an issue since the season started. Even at less than 100 percent, Towns has been putting up some impressive numbers to open the campaign with 20.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in 31.6 minutes per contest.
Despite Brunson's best efforts, the Knicks dropped a game for the first time this season, pushing them to 2-1. Brunson has led the team so far with a 31.3 percent usage rate to go with averages of 30.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.0 three-pointers on 45.3 percent shooting.
Vincent appeared to roll his ankle in the third quarter before quickly being subbed out and limping back to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see extra time.
Toppin left the game in the third quarter and did not return due to what was originally described as a right leg injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle clarified postgame that Toppin's injury was to his hamstring, and the veteran forward will undergo imaging to determine the severity. Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley could see expanded roles if Toppin is forced to miss time.
McCollum was coming off of back-to-back, single-digit scoring performances to open the season but he finally got things on track Sunday evening, operating as the Wizards' go-to guy on offense while taking a season-high number of shot attempts. Now that he's had his first breakout game in a Wizards uniform, McCollum will look to carry over the momentum into Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.
Sarr attempted 5.1 three-pointers per game last season but converted only 30.8 percent of those shots, so he's mostly abandoned the deep ball this season. Through the first three games of his 2025-26 campaign, he's attempted just three three-pointers, which has helped lead to solid shooting percentages. It looks like he's going to focus on getting more efficient buckets this season, which could be a boon for his fantasy value.
While George was the lead dog on offense through the first two games of the season, he took a bit of a back seat to CJ McCollum in this one, as the latter finished with a team-high 20 shot attempts. George also struggled with foul trouble and couldn't get his three-point shot to drop, so it was just an off night for the second-year player. He'll have a chance to bounce back Tuesday against the 76ers.
Bridges was lights out from distance in his first two games of the season, but the 34.0 percent career three-point shooter saw a reversion to the mean Sunday evening, as he bricked six of his seven attempts from deep. Still, while his shot wasn't falling, he was able to get some easy points at the line, helping him to a solid fantasy performance overall.
The rookie has gotten his career off to an impressive start, registering averages of 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.7 triples per contest on 55.2 percent shooting from the floor. He should continue to start as long as Brandon Miller (shoulder) is out, and he's proven to be a solid source of scoring and three-pointers over this season's small sample.
The Wizards had absolutely zero answers for Ball, who got whatever he wanted all game long. He converted deep threes, got to the line with ease, and went to work battling for boards amongst the trees. Ball has gotten off to a scorching start this season, and if he can maintain this pace, he should easily nab his second All-Star selection.
Ndiaye remains away from the Hawks, as he is yet to crack the rotation. He's likely in line for some run with the team's G League affiliate, which begins training camp Monday.
Toppin exited the game with 3:11 remaining in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll finish with nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes. Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
Cunningham has one double-double and two near misses through three games to begin the season, and he's scored more than 20 points in all three, with Sunday's 25 being his best total yet. The first overall pick in the 2021 Draft is coming off a career-best 2024-25 campaign, but Cunningham may not have reached his ceiling yet, and his supporting cast with the Pistons continues to improve.
The third-year forward set early-season highs in points and boards in his first double-double of 2025-26. Thompson, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, could be poised to break out this season, and he's showing some surprising distribution skills so far, averaging 4.7 assists along with 17.0 points, 7.7 boards and 1.3 steals in 31.0 minutes through three games.
The fourth-year center managed only 12 boards through the Pistons' first two games combined, but Duren flashed his upside on the glass in his first double-double of 2025-26. The 24 points were also an early season high, although his night was cut short Friday when he picked up a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected after just 12 minutes. Duren has averaged a double-double in each of the last two seasons, but Detroit is counting on the 21-year-old to take a step forward now that he's gained more strength and experience.
Keon Ellis will replace Jones in the starting five on Sunday. The big man made his season debut in Friday's win over Utah, recording two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes.
Ellis gets his first start of the season due to Keegan Murray (thumb) and Nique Clifford (hamstring) being out of the lineup. Ellis has averaged 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 15.0 minutes per game through two contests, but he should be in line for a larger role Sunday.
With Luka Doncic (finger/leg) sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five. The veteran guard is averaging 6.0 points and 1.5 steals in 21.5 minutes per game across two regular-season appearances.
The 31-year-old point guard made an impact on the defensive end, with the four steals being his best showing since May 27, 2024, when he racked up five against the Pacers. White will be one of the engines of the Celtics this season alongside Jaylen Brown, and the former has looked good in that role through three games, averaging 18.3 points, 3.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.3 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.7 blocks.
The 27-year-old guard delivered his best performance yet on the young season, with the double-double being his first since April 9 against the Magic last season. Pritchard has seen a big increase in his usage due to Jayson Tatum (Achilles) being unavailable and the Celtics having shed plenty of talent in the offseason, and he's off to a solid start to what could easily be a career-best campaign, averaging 15.0 points, 6.7 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 35.7 minutes through three games.
Despite the fact that he came into the afternoon contest nursing a hamstring issue, Brown produced his first 40-point performance since he went off for 44 against the Pacers in late December last season. The Celtics' offseason talent exodus has left the 29-year-old forward as something of a one-man show to begin 2025-26, and Brown has responded by averaging 29.7 points, 5.3 boards, 3.7 assists and 3.3 threes through three games.
The 25-year-old center will join the Grizzlies to provide short-term frontcourt depth due to Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) being sidelined. Bassey appeared in a career-high 36 regular-season games (one start) with the Spurs last season, during which he averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds across 10.4 minutes per contest.
Williams missed Saturday's game, which was the second half of a back-to-back set due to a right knee issue, as he will be load-managed throughout the season. However, he will return to action Monday against Utah. In two appearances, Williams has averaged 4.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest.
Brooks is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season due to right groin soreness. If the 29-year-old forward is unable to play, Royce O'Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis are candidates for increased minutes. Over three regular-season appearances, Brooks has averaged 19.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest.
Edwards exited to the locker room with 8:52 remaining in the opening quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll finish with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in three minutes. Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. Edwards' next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Nuggets.
Green will remain sidelined due to a right hamstring strain. Grayson Allen will continue to see high usage in Green's absence. Green's next chance to debut comes Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
Edwards left the game early in the first quarter, but there's yet to be an update on what he's dealing with. It bears noting Edwards had been dealing with back soreness ahead of the season opener, but he did not carry an injury designation into the subsequent two games, including Sunday's contest. If he is unable to return Sunday, Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland could see extra run.
Johnson posted his best showing of the 2025-26 season Sunday, dropping 19 points in an efficient shooting day after tallying 19 total points in his previous two appearances. He led the San Antonio reserves in rebounds and fit in nicely alongside rookie teammate Dylan Harper, as the two combined for 39 bench points. Johnson has the ability to provide a spark coming off the bench for the Spurs and has been shooting the ball well so far this year, hitting 14 of 22 attempts from the field in three games.
With Bradley Beal (back) sidelined, Bogdanovic will make his season debut and enter the starting five. The veteran sharpshooter averaged 11.4 points, 3.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 25.0 minutes per game in 30 regular-season appearances (four starts) with the Clippers last season.
Beal will miss his first game of the season due to lower-back soreness. Bogdan Bogdanovic will draw the start and Kris Dunn could also see an uptick in minutes without Beal.
Champagnie scored in double digits for the first time this season after being held to 12 total points in his previous two appearances of the 2025-26 regular season. He did so by capitalizing on limited offensive opportunities, scorching the net for three triples on just four attempts. Champagnie continues to see opportunities with the first unit and should remain in this role until the Spurs get healthier.
Harper dominated as a shooter in this one, missing only three shots on the way to his best scoring performance of his young NBA career. He was just as impressive in other areas, setting new career highs in rebounds, assists and steals. While there are sure to be more bumps in the road as Harper adjusts to the next level, it's clear that he has the talent to provide significant value across the board.
It wasn't Porter's night on the offensive end, firing up 14 attempts from the field only to reach 16 total points. He was slightly more effective from beyond the arc, where he's done a good deal of damage so far this season. Porter is now 10-for-25 from downtown through three games to kick off the 2025-26 campaign.
Williams will miss his fourth straight game and has yet to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery on his right wrist. The star forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against Sacramento.
Joe will push off his season debut once again as he continues to battle a left knee injury. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins figure to see large roles due to Alex Caruso (concussion) also being sidelined.
Thomas did everything in his power to drag his team to a victory, but his 40-point afternoon wasn't nearly enough. He briefly exited the matchup in the second quarter after suffering a cut on his face, though he returned in the third period and managed to finish out the game. Thomas was effective from the field and racked up 13 points from the charity stripe, marking his second straight appearance recording 30-plus points.
Caruso will miss a third straight game as he remains in concussion protocol. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will likely see large roles in Caruso's absence.
Holmgren was also questionable for Saturday's win over the Hawks due to soreness in his lower back, but he suited up and recorded 31 points (8-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block over 27 minutes. If the 23-year-old joins Jalen Williams (wrist), Alex Caruso (concussion), Isaiah Joe (knee) and Kenrich Williams (knee) -- among others -- on the sideline, Aaron Wiggins, Brooks Barnhizer and Jaylin Williams are candidates for increased playing time.
