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Portis ended with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers.

After scoring at least seven points in each of his first six appearances, Portis cooled down a bit Monday. The veteran big man does have one double-double on the year but has yet to score at least 15 points, and his production could remain erratic while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo are healthy.

Larsson produced nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers.

Despite handling a reserve role, Larsson is making a case to remain worth rostering in the majority of fantasy leagues. The swingman has averaged 11.4 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 29.6 minutes per game thus far this season.

Thompson amassed 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist in 27 minutes during Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers.

Thompson stayed hot Monday, sinking at least four triples for a second consecutive game. The veteran sharpshooter should continue spacing the floor for Miami's star-studded frontcourt, averaging 11.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.3 three-pointers in 21.9 minutes per game so far this season.

Grimes contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.

It's been a rather disappointing start to the year for Grimes, who had been penciled in as a starter for the Lakers during the preseason but has since watched Matisse Thybulle win the job. Grimes has scored in double digits just once in his past six appearances, averaging only 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.3 minutes per game for the season.

Thybulle closed with six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 138-117 victory over the Heat.

Thybulle lost some playing time against Miami's towering frontcourt to big man Sandro Mamukelashvili, who logged 28 minutes off the bench. Thybulle has still been a steady source of steals and three-pointers so far, averaging 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes per contest over eight games (all starts).

Mitchell closed Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists and one block across 29 minutes.

Mitchell continues to flourish in the early going, having scored in double digits in each of his first seven appearances while also dishing out at least seven dimes in five of them. On the year, the point guard has averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.

Jackson chipped in 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes during Monday's 125-118 loss to the Raptors.

Jackson delivered an impressive offensive performance, converting nine of his 11 field-goal attempts while collecting four offensive rebounds. He outscored starting center Brook Lopez 19-12 and played nearly four more minutes, providing the Clippers with an effective interior presence. Although Jackson failed to register a steal or block, his efficient scoring and rebounding make him worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues.

Dick racked up 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-118 loss to Toronto.

Dick contributed across several categories against his former team, though he attempted just one three-pointer and failed to connect from beyond the arc. The 22-year-old has secured a starting role with the Clippers, but his fantasy upside remains tied to his perimeter shooting and offensive involvement. His two steals helped offset a relatively modest scoring performance.

Adebayo recorded 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers.

The star big man has been a model of consistency early on, collecting at least seven rebounds, three assists and multiple steals in six of his first seven appearances. For the year, Adebayo has averaged 16.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per game.

Wiggins finished Monday's 138-117 loss to the Lakers with seven points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two assists across 24 minutes.

It's been a slow start to the season for the veteran forward, who's averaging a career-worst 10.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.9 minutes per game through seven appearances this year. Wiggins is also shooting a career-low 29.4 percent from deep, but he remains worth holding in fantasy leagues while working through an early season slump.