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Thomas finished with 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-112 loss to the Thunder.

Thomas got the first start of his NBA career due to Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Jaylon Tyson (ankle) both being sidelined, and he did not disappoint. The rookie second-round pick was second behind only Donovan Mitchell in shot attempts (16 for Thomas and 17 for Mitchell), and they tied for the team lead in scoring with 17 points each. Thomas was one of seven Cavaliers to score 10 or more points, and despite his low assist numbers (four assists in four games), he's not making too many unnecessary mistakes, averaging 0.75 turnovers a night. The 20-year-old has certainly earned the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates, and his confidence and energy should keep him in the regular rotation throughout the regular season.

Murray dropped 35 points (10-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

After erupting for 39 points during Friday's 127-120 win against Phoenix, Murray posted game highs with 35 points and four three-pointers while going a pristine 11-for-11 at the charity stripe. Through six regular-season appearances thus far, he's gone for 35-plus in three of them, each coinciding with his ability to drain four or more triples and earn double digit free-throw attempts. Murray's scoring heroics were not enough to get the win, however, but he's clearly found a groove after finishing with six points (2-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six turnovers in the season-opening loss to the Thunder.

Avdija tallied 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-110 victory over Denver.

The 28 points are a season-high for Avdija, who's now scored at least 23 in five consecutive games. The 25-year-old continued handling primary offensive responsibilities with Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined, a trend that is likely to continue for as long as the first-year Blazer remains out. The only downside to Avdija's fantasy profile is his inefficiency at the free throw line, as he's now missed three or more of his attempts in five straight regular-season outings.

Green was ejected from Monday's game against Phoenix after being assessed two technical fouls, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. He'll end with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes.

Green was involved in an altercation early in the third quarter, resulting in a review and ultimate ejection from the matchup. Al Horford (rest) isn't available Monday, likely opening up minutes for Georges Niang, Charles Bassey and Graham Ike.

Goodwin won't return to Monday's game against the Warriors due to a left calf injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 10 minutes before exiting.

Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn could see more opportunities in the second half with Goodwin shut down for the evening. The severity of his injury is unclear at this time.

Markkanen supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.

Markkanen bounced back from a dreadful shooting night in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland. His performance tonight marked the first of the season in which he shot better than 47 percent from the field. He finished with game-highs in scoring and three-pointers while tying Mo Bamba for the team lead in rebounds. Markkanen and the Jazz have struggled out of the gates to begin 2026-27, but there's still plenty of time for him to turn things around from a fantasy perspective.

Harper finished with 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 119-97 win over the Jazz.

Harper led his team in scoring in what turned out to be a well-balanced attack from San Antonio. The Rutgers product continues to produce across the board and is averaging 17.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.5 steals over his last four games.

Tatum totaled 19 points (5-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 109-93 loss to Houston.

Tatum struggled to get his shot to fall but still managed to lead Boston in scoring. He's hitting at a clip of 23.1 percent from deep over his last four matchups, though that hasn't prevented him from tallying 20-plus points in three of the four showings. Tatum has also managed to find success as a playmaker, as he's now averaging 7.9 dimes in seven games this season.

Sengun finished with 26 points (12-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 109-93 win over Boston.

Sengun recorded his first points-assists double-double while shooting a red-hot 80 percent from the field on 15 attempts. The scoring and dimes were both game highs, and he notched his first outing with multiple steals and blocks. Sengun turned it over just once, too, a season-low for the big man. He now has nine or more assists in three consecutive games, and he'll continue providing all-around fantasy production for the 6-1 Rockets.

The Hornets are declining their fourth-year team option on Salaun's contract Monday, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Salaun is set to enter unrestricted free agency following the 2026-27 campaign. He hasn't played a significant role for the Hornets early in the season, recording double-digit points just once through seven regular-season appearances.