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LaVine tallied 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals across 39 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.

LaVine struggled with perimeter efficiency, connecting on just three of 10 attempts, but made up for it with five assists and three steals while going 4-for-7 from inside the arc. LaVine is off to an excellent start this season, scoring at least 20 points in every game and averaging 26.0 points per game. He's also shooting at an efficient rate, making 50 percent of his attempts and 35.7 percent of his three-pointers.

Achiuwa posted 24 points (12-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four steals across 41 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.

Achiuwa delivered his strongest scoring performance of the young season, converting 70.6 percent of his field-goal attempts while narrowly missing a double-double. His four steals further enhanced his fantasy output, and the heavy workload was particularly encouraging. Achiuwa has started the Kings' last three games and is averaging 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game as part of the first unit. He has scored in double digits in all but one of his five outings so far, and he's clearly exceeding expectations while making the most of his expanded role with Keegan Murray (ankle) sidelined.

Sabonis finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block across 40 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.

Sabonis has been absolutely dominant on the glass in the early stages of the season, grabbing at least 14 boards in each game and comfortably leading the NBA in that category at 16.2 per game. The other areas of his game weren't as dominant, however, as he attempted just seven shots while committing seven turnovers. Sabonis' rebounding and playmaking helped offset the single-digit scoring total, though the turnovers were costly for Sacramento. The star big man remains a strong fantasy contributor through his elite rebounding and passing, but his scoring volume can become a concern after back-to-back games with nine points.

Wiggins notched 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and a block across 24 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.

Wiggins delivered an impressive offensive performance off the bench, and while he's not expected to maintain this efficiency over the season, he's made the most of his role so far. This 20-point output was a season-high mark for Wiggins, but he's scored in double digits in each of his six appearances so far while clearing the 15-point mark four times. Wiggins offers intriguing scoring upside in Atlanta's rotation, but his fantasy reliability will depend almost entirely on his scoring, as he hasn't offered much value in other categories so far.

Alexander-Walker delivered 25 points (8-17 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 31 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.

Alexander-Walker provided Atlanta with a major scoring boost, connecting on four three-pointers and making two late free throws that proved to be clutch. His 12 attempts from beyond the arc highlight his aggressive perimeter role, although his limited playmaking and rebounding make his fantasy value somewhat scoring-dependent. Continued opportunities to operate as a primary perimeter threat should support his upside, and he's enjoyed a strong start to the season as a scoring weapon -- he has cleared the 20-point mark in three of his first six outings.

Johnson recorded 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.

Johnson delivered another well-rounded performance, contributing as both a rebounder and facilitator despite failing to reach the 20-point mark for the third time in six appearances this season. His seven assists highlighted his importance to Atlanta's offensive scheme, but he also lost the ball four times, his third straight game with at least three turnovers. Johnson's substantial playing time and versatility across points, rebounds, and assists give him a strong fantasy foundation, but his early-season numbers are slightly down in most categories compared to his career-best season in 2025-26.

Merrill registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks.

Merrill provided efficient perimeter scoring, making half of his eight three-point attempts en route to season-high marks in points and three-pointers made. However, Merrill's minimal impact in other categories makes him a better fit for category-based formats, as his value depends heavily on three-point volume and efficiency. His bench role and the fact that this was his first double-digit-point outing don't help his case, either.

Mitchell tallied 22 points (7-19 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks.

Mitchell struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just one of nine attempts, and missed two potential game-tying shots on Cleveland's final possession. His seven made free throws helped salvage his scoring output, but overall, this was a subpar stat line for Mitchell, as he delivered underwhelming numbers in the playmaking department as well. Mitchell's substantial offensive responsibilities maintain his scoring upside, although sharing playmaking duties with James Harden could lead to a few games in which he'll cede the primary scoring and playmaking role to Harden's hot hand, as it happened Thursday.

Allen posted 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 30 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks.

Allen remained efficient offensively while providing his usual rebounding and rim protection. His two blocks boosted his fantasy output, though he finished two rebounds shy of a double-double. Allen has shot at least 50 percent from the field in all but one of his first five appearances of this season, and he continues to form a strong partnership with Evan Mobley in the Cavaliers' frontcourt. Alen's strong field-goal percentage and defensive contributions continue to support his value in category-based formats.

Camara produced 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Camara scored double digits for the fourth straight game, while also adding four combined steals and blocks. He has been arguably the most consistent performer for Portland, averaging 15.5 points, 1.3 steals and 4.0 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes per game. He is currently shooting an impressive 61.1 percent from the field, well above what he has done throughout his career. Taking this into consideration, he could be viewed as a potential sell-high candidate.