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Shead accumulated 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 loss to Sacramento.

Shead got the start Wednesday, his fourth start over the Raptors' last six games, and he was active both as a scorer and playmaker. Considering that Immanuel Quickley is dealing with a foot injury, it wouldn't be shocking if Shead remains in the starting lineup, thus bolstering his fantasy upside. Shead is averaging 12.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

Barrett ended Wednesday's 123-115 loss to the Kings with 20 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 36 minutes.

Barrett didn't have his best shooting performance, but fantasy managers will gladly overlook the lack of efficiency if he continues to produce counting stats. Barrett has scored at least 20 points in three straight games and four of the last five, a stretch in which he's averaging a solid line of 20.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor.

Monk finished with 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 win over Toronto.

Monk returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury and made his presence felt off the bench. This was the 27th time Monk scored at least 15 points as a reserve in 2025-26. That said, he's ending the season on a bit of a down note. Monk is shooting 32 percent from three since the All-Star break, compared to 42.6 percent from deep before the break.

Achiuwa ended Wednesday's 123-115 victory over Toronto with 28 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 38 minutes.

Achiuwa surpassed his previous season high in rebounds (15) by a sizable margin and came just one point shy of matching his season-high scoring mark. The veteran big man seems comfortable playing heavy minutes for the injury-ravaged Kings, and he's gunning to end the season on a strong note. Achiuwa is averaging 16.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March (15 appearances).

Murray-Boyles ended Wednesday's 123-115 loss to the Kings with 20 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes.

Murray-Boyles had established a previous career-high scoring mark of 19 points in a loss to the Spurs on Oct. 27, and while he surpassed that Wednesday, his efforts didn't carry the Raptors to a victory. Even though Murray-Boyles is known for his defensive contributions, he can embrace a bigger role on offense if needed. This was the sixth time he scored at least 15 points this season, although this was the first time he reached that plateau since the All-Star break.

Sexton racked up 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 loss to Indiana.

Sexton continues to play a sizeable role for the Bulls, scoring at least 16 points for the sixth straight game. While Chicago's rotation doesn't always make a lot of sense, it appears as though Sexton is in good favor right now. In four appearances over the past week, he has been a top-45 fantasy player, averaging 21.5 points, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers. Josh Giddey (hamstring) was sidelined for Wednesday's contest.

McClung closed Wednesday's 145-126 loss to the Pacers with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 11 minutes.

McClung played just his fifth game of the season and his first in almost two months. Despite the fact that he has been showing out in the G League, McClung has been unable to force his way into the Bulls' rotation. While it was good to see him out there, fantasy managers would need to see a sustained role before considering him.

Slawson recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 victory over the Bulls.

Slawson continues to demonstrate his defensive upside, recording at least four combined steals and blocks for the fourth time in his past six games. While his production warrants fantasy attention, the fact that both his availability and playing time continue to fluctuate has to be factored in when considering him as a pickup.

Brown closed with 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 victory over the Bulls.

Brown was productive for the third straight game, during which time he has averaged 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per contest. With Jarace Walker sidelined due to a back injury, Brown has filled the void as best as possible. If Walker continues to miss time, Brown could be worth a look as a short-term addition.

Jackson contributed eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 victory over the Bulls.

Jackson blew up for a career-high 24 points, guiding the Pacers to a rare win. On a night in which he played at least 30 minutes for just the fourth time, Jackson was everywhere on both ends of the floor. However, managers will need to temper expectations moving forward, given that he had played only once in the previous nine games. At best, he could be streamed in to see whether this performance leads to a consistent role down the stretch.