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Collins contributed 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to Miami.

Collins is essentially locked into a timeshare with Derrick Jones, and that is currently limiting the fantasy upside of both players. Through six games, Collins is sitting just outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with averages of 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

Lopez totaled five points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to the Heat.

With Ivica Zubac locked into massive workloads as the featured player in the frontcourt, there isn't much room for Lopez to provide fantasy value. Through six games, he's seeing 16.0 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers.

Sharpe produced three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 125-109 loss to Minnesota.

Sharpe's role as the backup center behind Nic Claxton has been consistent, but the number of field goals he attempts varies widely from game to game. While Sharpe has been efficient from the field when he does take a shot, averaging 69.2 percent from the field, he only attempts 3.7 field goals per game for an average of 6.4 points, which is heavily inflated by 17- and 14-point performances earlier in the season.

Los Angeles recalled Niederhauser from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Monday.

Along with Cam Christie, Niederhauser was assigned and recalled on the same day. Most of Niederhauser's minutes will likely come at the G League level to open his career.

Turner finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 117-115 victory over Indiana.

Turner did not capitalize on playing his former team in the scoring department but was able to block five shots and ultimately get the win. He has been underwhelming offensively, averaging 9.7 points on 39.7 percent from the field, but making 1.9 threes per game as a center still provides great value.

Zubac ended with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to the Heat.

Zubac controlled the glass Monday, pulling down eight more rebounds than Bam Adebayo's next-best total of 10. The Clippers' center has now posted double-digit rebounds in three straight games and continues to anchor the frontcourt, averaging 14.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks through six contests this season.

Adebayo recorded 25 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 120-119 victory over the Clippers.

Adebayo played a pivotal role in Monday's narrow win, recording his fourth double-double in seven games to start the season. The star big man has opened the year with impressive scoring output, averaging 22.4 points while expanding his range -- knocking down 2.3 three-pointers per game at a 35.6 percent clip from deep.

Ayton finished with 29 points (14-19 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 31 minutes in Monday's 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.

Ayton returned to action after missing Sunday's win over Miami due to back spasms and delivered an extremely efficient performance. With Luka Doncic (finger), Austin Reaves (groin) and LeBron James (sciatica) sidelined, Ayton finished as the Lakers' leading scorer, securing his second outing with at least 20 points through seven regular-season appearances. The big man also grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his third double-double of the campaign. The 27-year-old was productive on the defensive end against one of his former teams as well, chipping in a game- and season-best three blocks.

Claxton finished with 19 points (6-6 FG, 7-12 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block over 30 minutes during Monday's 125-109 loss to the Timberwolves.

Claxton posted his second straight 19-point game, knocking down 14 of 17 attempts from the field over this two-game stretch. He also set a season high in assists and recorded at least one block for a third consecutive matchup. Claxton is averaging 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists through his first seven matchups of the 2025-26 season.

Adams finished Monday's 110-102 victory over Dallas with four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 23 minutes.

Adams grabbed at least eight rebounds for the fifth time in the past six games, while also adding a season-high four combined steals and blocks. It appears as though Houston is going to continue to shuffle its rotation based on the opposition, making Adams a tough sell in standard leagues. With that said, he is doing enough on most nights to be considered an elite streaming option for anyone needing rebounds.