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    Bobby Portis posts 11 points, full stat line

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    Bobby Portis accounted for 11 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday’s exhibition against the Pelicans.

    As in Milwaukee, coming off the bench for the Heat will limit Portis’ fantasy ceiling. However, that doesn’t make him incapable of providing value, especially in deeper leagues. Portis recorded a complete stat line in his 20 minutes on the court on Thursday, and he can do that consistently during the regular season. He won’t be the most exciting late-round pick in fantasy drafts, but the veteran forward will be worth a look.
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    Jared McCain led the Thunder with 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in a 114-112 overtime win over the Pacers on Tuesday.

    McCain led Oklahoma City in scoring in just 19 minutes in the overtime win. Sam Presti already hyped him up before the preseason began, and he has shown why during the preseason, having now hit 13 triples across three games. When the team is fully healthy, his role will likely be too limited for him to make an impact for fantasy managers, but it should be large enough for him to be an important piece in OKC’s rotation.
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    Aday Mara provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (4-of-5 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks against the Pacers on Tuesday.

    Mara came off the bench with Isaiah Hartenstein making his preseason debut, but he was still able to make a solid impact in his 19 minutes. Mara has been productive during the preseason, and with Chet Holmgren (quad) and Jaylin Williams (heel) having been sidelined for the preseason so far, there is a chance Mara ends up playing a large role early on behind Isaiah Hartenstein. It’s a situation worth monitoring with the regular season set to start in just one week.
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    Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 13 points (6-of-7 FGs), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals against the Thunder.

    Tyrese Haliburton’s performance was incredible, but Zubac’s numbers shouldn’t be overlooked. If this game was an indicator, he should be in for a monster season with Haliburton feeding him the ball. This stat line came in just 18 minutes, making it even more impressive. His sixth-round ADP could end up being a bargain, and he will be vital to the Pacers’ chances of making more noise in the playoffs.
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    Tyrese Haliburton lit up the Thunder with 24 points (9-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in a 114-112 overtime loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

    This wasn’t Haliburton’s first game of the preseason, but the last time he played in a game that counted, it was in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. Back in the same place he tore his Achilles, Haliburton was able to get off to a hot start, just like he did in Game 7. He scored all 24 of his points in the first half before sitting the entirety of the second half. He appears ready to return to being a fantasy superstar and should be one of the best picks in the second round.
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    Ja’Kobe Walter finished with 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers against the Knicks on Tuesday.

    Walter’s continued development will be vital for the Raptors this season. They have a ton of versatile talent, but his shooting and perimeter defense will complete a lot of unique lineups. He played well in this game after struggling in other preseason outings, which was encouraging to see. He may not be worthy of more than a late-round dart throw, but he could have value as a streamer at times this season.
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    Collin Murray-Boyles provided a boost off the bench on Tuesday with 19 points (7-of-7 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Knicks.

    Even as a reserve, there shouldn’t be much doubt about the type of impact CMB can make for the Raptors and for fantasy managers this season. He was incredible in just 16 minutes in this one, and his shooting from beyond the arc was encouraging. He has all the makings of a fantasy superstar and should play a significant role as the primary reserve this season while seeing time at both power forward and center.
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    Scottie Barnes lit up the Knicks with 19 points (8-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block on Tuesday.

    If there was any concern about how Barnes would fit alongside Kawhi Leonard, he was able to quiet it with his performance in this game. Though it came against the Knicks’ backups, both players produced at a high level. Barnes has been a true fantasy star for most of his career and should continue to stuff the stat sheet despite Kawhi’s arrival. Managers should draft him early in the second round with confidence.
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    Allen Graves (groin) made his preseason debut for the Raptors on Tuesday and contributed five points (1-of-7 FGs), three rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer.

    Graves had been dealing with a groin injury but was able to suit up for this one. His three-point volume across 15 minutes was encouraging, but he wasn’t productive in the box score. Still, he was able to suit up for his first preseason game. His role off the bench may be limited this season, but he’s an analytical darling that projects to be a fantasy star one day.
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    Kawhi Leonard made his preseason debut for the Raptors on Tuesday and finished with 21 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, two steals and four three-pointers in a 148-98 win over the Knicks.

    Leonard only played 17 minutes in the first game of his second stint as a Raptor, but his impact was immediate and clear. Sure, it came against the Knicks’ bench, but it was still encouraging to see the entire team play as well as they did. Leonard should be ready to play his normal role in the season opener against the Bulls on Wednesday, and he’ll still have one more chance to play this preseason, either in New York on Thursday or in Detroit on Friday.
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    Tyler Nickel provided a boost off the bench with 11 points (3-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, two steals and one three-pointer against the Raptors on Tuesday.

    Nickel didn’t see the floor much in New York’s first two preseason games, but with the starters resting, he played a significant role in this one. He didn’t shoot the ball well from deep despite being a strong shooting prospect, but he was still able to score in double figures. Nickel likely won’t see the floor much this season, and there is no reason for managers to have him rostered outside of deep dynasty leagues.