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Carter contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Rockets.

The four swats are a season high for Carter, who also filled the box score Sunday. The veteran big man has been a solid fantasy option in 2025-26, and he should be rostered in the majority of leagues. Carter has averaged 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 blocks in 29.9 minutes per contest through 14 games this season, and he's shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.

Sengun finished Sunday's 117-113 overtime victory over the Magic with 30 points (11-31 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in 45 minutes.

Sengun submitted his eighth double-double of the year, reaching the 30-point threshold for the first time since Opening Night in Oklahoma City. The star big man is without a triple-double so far, though he's come one assist shy of doing so on two occasions in 2025-26. Sengun is off to a phenomenal start overall, averaging 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 12 games this season.

Missi had eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 124-106 loss to Golden State.

Missi's playing time is noteworthy -- it was his most minutes logged since the Nov. 2 loss in Oklahoma City. Part of his rise in court time could have been due to the blowout nature of Sunday's contest, but the second-year big man is at least worth keeping tabs on after recently falling out of the rotation. Missi has averaged 5.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 19.1 minutes per contest through eight games this season, shooting 63.3 percent from the floor.

Kornet contributed 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 win over the Kings.

Victor Wembanyama (calf) was held out of the lineup, so Kornet made his first start of the season and produced his second double-double of 2025-26 in only his sixth game. The veteran center could have some fantasy intrigue in the short term if Wembanyama misses any further time, but Kornet is making a good case for an increased role in the frontcourt regardless.

Sabonis racked up 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 loss to San Antonio.

The double-double was Sabonis' second straight and ninth in 11 games, putting the 29-year-old center third in the NBA in that category behind Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns (11 each). Sabonis has dealt with some nagging injuries to begin the campaign, but in five games since returning to the lineup from a rib issue, he's averaged 20.4 points, 10.0 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals.

Zubac registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Celtics.

The 28-year-old center continues to make an impact on the glass. Zubac has pulled down double-digit boards in eight of the last 10 games, averaging 16.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks over that stretch with seven double-doubles.

Claxton finished Sunday's 129-106 victory over the Wizards with 17 points (5-7 FG, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and four blocks over 30 minutes.

Claxton turned in another strong all-around game, needing only seven field-goal attempts to tack on 17 points. He was effective in other ways, making an impact at the rim by snagging eight boards for the third time in five games and swatting away a season-best four blocks. Brooklyn hasn't found much team success so far this year, but Claxton's performance Sunday was a big reason the team secured its second victory.

Okongwu will enter the starting lineup against the Suns on Sunday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis (knee), so Okongwu essentially becomes the starter by default. He's in the midst of a terrific campaign, posting averages of 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers.

Richards will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Richards will come off the bench due to Mark Williams (rest) returning to the lineup. In his last five games in a reserve role, Richards is averaging 3.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in just 9.4 minutes per contest.

Jokic is probable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to a left wrist sprain.

Jokic has been dealing with a sprained wrist of late, but he has yet to miss a game this season. Over his last five appearances, Jokic is averaging 35.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.8 minutes per contest.