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LaVine chipped in 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and one assist over 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis.

Saturday was the first time this season that LaVine attempted less than 10 field goals, and his performance broke a five-game streak of at least 20 points. Part of that lack of production was due to him playing only one minute in the fourth quarter, when the game was well out of reach for the Kings. The veteran wing will finish the month of October having averaged 23.5 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.5 threes over 34.0 minutes per game.

Sabonis racked up 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to the Grizzlies.

The Kings' shot distribution was dominated by rookie seventh-overall pick Darius Acuff (25 field-goal attempts) and De'Andre Hunter (18), but Sabonis still contributed offensively with a team-high eight assists. It was Sabonis' fourth double-double of the season, and he was two dimes shy from his second triple-double of the 2026-27 campaign. His 15.8 rebounds per game leads the NBA, and he is also averaging 16.0 points, 7.3 assists and 1.0 steals over what is currently a career-high 37.0 minutes per game.

Smith finished with 30 points (10-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 win over the Thunder.

Smith matched the 30 points he scored on Opening Night and led the Rockets in scoring once again, knocking down six triples. With Fred VanVleet (knee) and Reed Sheppard (back) both out, Smith took on a bigger offensive load and was efficient. He's been one of the best values in fantasy so far, and nights like this make him a legitimate sell-high candidate for anyone who expects his shooting to cool off.

Sengun racked up 16 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 victory over the Thunder.

Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to lower back soreness and looked like himself, running the offense with Fred VanVleet (knee) and Reed Sheppard (back) out. Sengun showed no signs of limitations in 33 minutes, but it's unclear if the back issue will linger.

Smart posted 24 points (7-10 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 win over the Thunder.

Smart was moved into the Rockets' starting lineup for the first time this season due to the absence of Fred VanVleet (rest). Smart came out firing with 12 points in the fourth quarter, with all but three of his points came from beyond the arc, and his seven made three-pointers are tied for the fourth-most in his NBA career. He'll likely return to the bench against the Celtics on Monday if VanVleet is cleared to return.

McCain closed with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 loss to Houston.

McCain started and logged 28 minutes, but it was an inefficient night as he missed all five of his three-point attempts. With Chet Holmgren (knee), Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) all expected to miss at least two months, the Thunder's rotation is in flux. McCain should keep getting meaningful run, but his value depends heavily on whether his shot is falling.

Williams ended with 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 loss to the Rockets.

Williams drew the start for a depleted Thunder squad and provided solid production across the board. Oklahoma City is dealing with several injuries, including being without Chet Holmgren (knee) for at least a few months, so Williams could keep seeing a bigger role for now. His fantasy ceiling is limited, but he's a viable deep-league fill-in while the Thunder are shorthanded.

Mara closed Saturday's 119-98 loss to the Rockets with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 28 minutes.

In his first game since Chet Holmgren (knee) was ruled out for at least two months, Mara logged 28 minutes off the bench and dominated the defensive end. If he keeps getting minutes like this behind Isaiah Hartenstein, Mara's rebounding and shot-blocking will make him relevant in more than just deep leagues. He's a strong speculative add for anyone who needs blocks.

Stirtz racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 26 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 loss to the Rockets.

Stirtz gave the shorthanded Thunder a scoring lift off the bench. After a standout preseason, the rookie is finding a steady regular-season role in a depleted backcourt. He isn't doing enough outside of scoring to matter in standard leagues yet, but he's worth watching in deeper formats.

McCollum finished Saturday's 121-99 loss to New Orleans with 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes.

The Hawks struggled offensively Saturday, with the team connecting on 38.5 percent of their field-goal attempts (including 8-for-46 from three-point range). McCollum still led Atlanta in scoring, although the veteran guard is averaging only 14.4 points per game this season, which would be his lowest since the 2014-15 season with the Trail Blazers (6.8). He's not expected to be a 20-point scorer on a night-to-night basis, but McCollum would be in line for an expanded role offensively if Jalen Johnson (ankle) were to miss time.