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    Report: Spurs, Champagnie agree to three-year deal

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    ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Spurs and Julian Champagnie have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract.

    Instead of simply exercising his option worth $3 million, the Spurs have rewarded Champagnie handsomely with a new contract. Appearing in all 82 regular-season games, starting 68, the 6-foot-7 wing averaged 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.4 three-pointers, shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 84.4 percent from the foul line. While the Spurs did add more size via the draft, selecting Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr., Champagnie should still figure prominently in the team’s rotation next season.
HLs: Booker drops 40 as Suns beat Warriors
Devin Booker poured in 40 points to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Golden State Warriors for their first win of the season.

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    Ausar Thompson (ankle) did not participate in Sunday’s pregame shootaround.

    Thompson, who’s officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the 76ers, sprained his right ankle during Friday’s win over the Heat. If he can’t play, the Pistons have multiple options on the bench, including Ron Holland II and Javonte Green. Holland played 22 minutes on Friday, while Green played 13.
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    The Pistons announced on Sunday that Jalen Duren (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

    Duren was injured in the second quarter of Friday’s win over the Heat and did not return to the game. With the Pistons’ starting center sidelined for at least two weeks, now is the time to add Paul Reed if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. In 26 minutes on Friday, Reed tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who visit the 76ers on Sunday.
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    Graham Ike accounted for 12 points (5-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

    Starting for the second consecutive game, Ike looked more comfortable than he did in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Of course, while Suns center Khaman Maluach is listed at 7-foot-1, he isn’t as big as Memphis’ Zach Edey, which may have made things easier for Ike. The rookie out of Gonzaga, who’s on a two-way contract, recorded his first double-double and played 26 minutes. While Ike doesn’t need to be added in redraft leagues, dynasty league managers should stash him if possible.
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    De’Anthony Melton finished Saturday’s loss to the Suns with 25 points (8-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and four three-pointers.

    Melton didn’t start Saturday’s game, but Stephen Curry’s and Brandin Podziemski’s absences gave him more opportunities. Melton took advantage, scoring 25 points, the most he’s scored in a game since 27 against the Wizards on March 16. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and Saturday night was a good one for fantasy managers who slotted Melton into their lineups.
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    Brandon Williams tallied 20 points (5-of-10 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

    With Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski sitting out the second game of Golden State’s back-to-back, Williams and Will Richard (11 points, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers) were inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday. After shooting 4-of-17 in Golden State’s first two games, Williams was much more efficient against the Suns. His fantasy value will depend on the schedule going forward, and the Warriors end their four-game Week 2 with another back-to-back.
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    Yaxel Lendeborg amassed 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and six three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

    In the first week of the 2026-27 season, Lendeborg has been among the NBA’s most productive rookies. After recording his first double-double in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors forward notched his first 20-point game on Saturday. Lendeborg shot 6-of-11 from three, and his 19 shot attempts were the most on the team. Golden State didn’t have Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Brandin Podziemski on Saturday, which opened things up for Lendeborg. However, the first two games showed that he’ll have a prominent role even when those key veterans are available.
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    Luke Kennard produced 11 points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Warriors.

    Kennard made his Suns debut on Saturday after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, providing welcome three-point production. He shot 3-of-5 from beyond the arc against the Warriors, and his final stat line lacked only a blocked shot. Kennard can help managers who need points and three-pointers, but not while the Suns are on a light schedule. Phoenix plays two games in Week 2, so adding Kennard offers little upside.
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    Collin Gillespie finished Saturday’s win over the Warriors with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

    After a brutal shooting night in Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, going 0-of-8 from the field and failing to score, Gillespie got back on track Saturday night. He scored 11 points and recorded a team-high nine assists. Over two games, Gillespie has also recorded six steals. The negative for fantasy managers is the Suns’ schedule. After playing two games in Week 1, they’re the only NBA team that will play two games in Week 2. That takes some of the luster off of Gillespie in fantasy leagues.
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    Khaman Maluach amassed nine points (2-of-3 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Saturday’s win over the Warriors.

    With Oso Ighodaro (oblique) sidelined, Maluach did not have to worry about a timeshare at center. He logged 28 minutes against the Warriors, recording a complete stat line and finishing one point and one rebound shy of a double-double. If the Suns had a good schedule, Ighodaro’s injury would make Maluach a more popular fantasy player. However, they have another two-game week in Week 2, so adding Maluach in 12-team leagues offers little upside.
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    Miles Bridges recorded 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Warriors.

    Bridges doubled his point total in the Suns’ season-opening loss in Portland, while also adding solid rebounding and assisting. Bridges may not be the most prolific fantasy option, but as in Charlotte, he’s well-positioned to deliver top-100 value in category leagues. Unfortunately, the Suns only play two games in Week 2, starting with the Thunder on Monday.