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Dix recorded 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 37 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to Atlanta.

Dix drew the start and made an impact as both a perimeter shooter and facilitator, finishing second on the Thunder in assists while committing just one turnover. The rookie received an extended opportunity with Oklahoma City relying heavily on its younger players, though his playing time figures to be considerably more limited once the regular season begins.

Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Suggs is no longer under the weather, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Sweeney added that Suggs is doing well, but there was no mention of his status for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers. Suggs' status for Opening Night is not a concern, however.

Morant finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and three steals across 14 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Although Morant struggled to find his scoring touch, he led Portland in assists and steals while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard showed encouraging playmaking in limited minutes as he continues to adjust to his new surroundings. Morant is expected to play a prominent role in Portland's backcourt, though his preseason workload has remained relatively light.

Camara posted 14 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Camara made the most of his limited playing time, tying Scoot Henderson for the team lead in points while shooting efficiently from the field and converting all four of his free-throw attempts. The 26-year-old forward started alongside Portland's other regulars and contributed across multiple categories. His combination of perimeter shooting and defensive versatility should help him maintain a significant role in the Trail Blazers' rotation.

Yang finished with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Yang delivered an efficient performance, converting six of his eight field-goal attempts while matching Deni Avdija for the second-most assists on the team. The second-year center also connected on his lone three-point attempt and played more minutes than any other Portland player. However, with Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams (rest) ahead of him in the frontcourt rotation, Yang may have difficulty carving out a substantial role during the regular season.

Henderson recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and two steals across 16 minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-66 preseason win over the London Lions.

Henderson was particularly effective from beyond the arc, knocking down four of his five attempts while tying Toumani Camara for the team lead in scoring. The 22-year-old guard also contributed defensively with two steals and committed just one turnover. His perimeter shooting was an encouraging development, though Portland's crowded backcourt could make consistent playing time difficult to secure. Damian Lillard was rested Monday.

Flemings had seven points (3-11 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

Flemings made his second start of the preseason, with Atlanta giving the majority of its key players the night off. It's been a steady preseason for the rookie, flashing some upside on both ends of the floor. While he isn't slated to play a major role for the Hawks in his first season, there is a chance he touches the floor on most nights, serving as a third or fourth option behind the likes of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum.

Kispert finished with six points (2-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), two assists, two blocks and one rebound in 26 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over the Thunder.

Kispert was elevated into the starting lineup, with Atlanta choosing to rest a number of its key personnel. However, despite the opportunity, Kispert failed to find any rhythm on the offensive end, in turn highlighting his lack of peripheral numbers. While the two blocks were nice, fantasy managers shouldn't expect anything close to that during the regular season. At best, he can be utilized as a streaming option for threes, but only when absolutely essential.

Oweh totaled 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Oweh was one of nine players made available for Monday's preseason matchup, resulting in what was clearly his best performance of the preseason. Although he was able to chip in across most major categories, his performance should be considered more of an outlier than what to expect moving forward. At this point, he is unlikely to touch the floor on most nights, making him a non-factor in just about every redraft league.

Barhizer tallied 20 points (8-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to Atlanta.

Barhizer moved into the starting lineup, with Oklahoma City opting to rest its key players. With only nine players available, those who were active were afforded ample playing time, highlighted by Barhizer's game-high 40 minutes. While this was certainly a noteworthy performance, it means very little for fantasy purposes, given he will struggle to be an every-night part of the rotation once the regular season rolls around.