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Cardwell closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.

With Domantas Sabonis (knee) on the shelf indefinitely and Drew Eubanks (thumb) out of action Sunday, Cardwell emerged as a quality low-end pickup in fantasy hoops. Over his last six games, he's averaging 5.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest. However, he's likely to split time between the NBA and G League moving forward.

Raynaud logged 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.

Raynaud is making the most of his moment as Sacramento's temporary replacement for Domantas Sabonis, and the rookie is cementing his profile as the best solution under the basket after an uninspiring turn from Drew Eubanks (thumb). Raynaud is a favorite to retain the role when Eubanks returns, and he will be an intriguing waiver add to consider for January.

Ayton finished Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes.

Ayton found his way to his 12th double-double this season after posting only two rebounds against Houston earlier in the week. Coach JJ Redick didn't name names, but he had some harsh words for his team after the loss to Houston. Ayton might have been one of his targets, as the big man often shows a lack of hustle despite grabbing his share of rebounds.

Duren finished with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 loss to the Clippers.

Although it was impossible for the Pistons to fend off Kawhi Leonard's historic night, the team found some success in the paint, with Duren outrebounding Brook Lopez under the basket with relative ease. It was a nice bounce-back outing for Duren, who was neutralized by Utah's frontcourt earlier in the week.

Sarr tallied 20 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Sarr showed his prowess on both sides of the floor Sunday, leading the Wizards in points while setting a career high with six blocks. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has blocked at least three shots in each of his last three outings, and in his five appearances since returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, he has averaged 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 threes, 3.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 25.0 minutes per game.

The NBA issued Williams a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation with the Pelicans' Jose Alvarado during Saturday's 123-114 win over New Orleans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Williams and Alvarado exchanged punches during Saturday's game, and both were ejected. Williams will serve the suspension Monday against Washington, paving the way for Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards to absorb the bulk of the playing time at center.

Clingan finished Sunday's 114-108 win over Boston with 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes.

Seven of Clingan's 18 boards came on the offensive glass, and his rebounds were his most since Nov. 19 against the Bulls (21). It was his ninth double-double of the season, three of which have come over his last five outings. Over that five-game span, Clingan has averaged 13.4 points on 71.1 percent shooting along with 12.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.

Bamba agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Raptors on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Bamba will likely provide Toronto with some added depth at center while Jakob Poeltl battles a back injury. Sandro Mamukelashvili should continue to start at center in Poeltl's absence, though Bamba could end up emerging as Mamukelashvili's top backup in the short term. The 27-year-old Bamba had gotten off to a strong start to the season in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 16.5 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest over 15 appearances.

Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Collins will miss his first game of the season Sunday as he battles an illness. Ivica Zubac (ankle) is also out, meaning Nicolas Batum, Brook Lopez, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Brown will hold down frontcourt duties. Derrick Jones' return should help as well, though he'll likely be under a significant minutes restriction. Collins' next chance to play will come Tuesday against Sacramento.

Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.

Davis has already missed one game due to a right adductor injury he sustained Christmas Day, and he's at risk of missing another contest. If Davis can't play Monday, Daniel Gafford would likely draw another start at center, while Dwight Powell could see some burn off the bench.