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Sarr contributed six points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 victory over the Bucks.

Sarr's 2026-27 debut alongside Anthony Davis (34/12/4/1/2) left a lot to be desired. The first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was unable to make an impact on the defensive end after averaging 2.0 blocks and 0.8 steals across 48 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Sarr will aim to make more of an impact on Friday against the Raptors.

Ware ended with seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

Ware struggled with foul trouble in his Milwaukee debut, picking up six personals while serving as a reserve behind Myles Turner. The young center showed some offensive activity but missed both three-point attempts and two free throws. His fantasy upside remains intriguing, though his production could be inconsistent while operating in a limited role.

Clingan amassed 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-83 victory over the Suns.

None of Portland's starters reached the 25-minute mark, as Wednesday's season opener got out of hand early. Clingan still was able to flirt with a double-double, and bigger performances are likely ahead in more competitive contests.

Jackson produced 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 win over the Kings.

Jackson won the Clippers' Opening Night starting job at center, but veteran Brook Lopez soundly outperformed him Wednesday. This position battle should remain worth keeping tabs on in the early going, as Jackson could lose his grip on the first unit if Lopez continues to outproduce him off the bench.

Turner notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to the Wizards.

Turner knocked down two triples and contributed a block in his first regular-season appearance of the campaign, but his overall production was modest despite a substantial workload. The veteran center committed three turnovers and struggled to make a significant defensive impact as Anthony Davis erupted for 34 points and 12 rebounds. Turner should continue to provide value through his combination of three-point shooting and shot-blocking, though fantasy managers will hope for stronger defensive numbers moving forward.

Vucevic ended Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks with one rebound and one assist in five minutes.

Vucevic saw extremely limited action in Orlando's season opener, failing to attempt a shot while Wendell Carter started at center and Goga Bitadze played 12 minutes off the bench. The veteran's minimal workload is a concerning sign for his fantasy outlook, and he'll need a significant increase in playing time to provide consistent production.

Bitadze closed Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks with six points (1-3 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes.

Bitadze made the most of his limited playing time, collecting three offensive rebounds and converting four free throws. However, Wendell Carter handled the starting center duties and Nikola Vucevic also saw action, leaving Bitadze with an uncertain path to consistent minutes.

Landale posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 victory over Orlando.

Landale provided an efficient scoring boost off the bench, reaching double figures despite attempting only five field goals. He served as Atlanta's primary reserve center behind Onyeka Okongwu, though his limited rebounding production and modest workload could restrict his value to deeper fantasy leagues.

Okongwu contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over Orlando.

Okongwu struggled with his perimeter shot but made up for his modest scoring output by leading Atlanta in assists. The starting center's playmaking was encouraging, though he failed to record a defensive statistic. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should keep him valuable despite occasional scoring fluctuations.

Huff (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 123-120 win over New Orleans.

Indiana opted not to use Huff despite the tightly contested matchup. The veteran center appears to be behind other frontcourt options in the Pacers' rotation, limiting his immediate fantasy appeal unless his workload increases.