Patrick Williams (groin) questionable vs. Wizards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After scoring 23 points in the Suns’ season-opening loss to the Trail Blazers, Booker nearly doubled that output on Saturday. The Suns’ star guard shot 68 percent from the field and added strong rebounding and assist numbers. With the Suns playing just two games in Week 1, fantasy managers rostering Booker needed a night like this. The Suns have another bad schedule in Week 2, with only two games.

Starting for Draymond Green, Santos played 23 minutes on Saturday. Unfortunately, an apparent left leg injury ended his night late in the third quarter. With the Warriors playing four games in Week 2, including a back-to-back, Santos could get another spot start, but only if he’s healthy. Keep an eye out for the injury report ahead of Monday’s game against the Nuggets.

With Cameron Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Bryce Hopkins got the starting nod in his place. However, he only played 19 minutes to Brazile’s 28, which led all reserves. Brazile wasn’t able to get much offense going in his debut, but he was able to knock down some big shots in this game, which included seven of Denver’s 15 points in overtime. The second-round pick is quickly looking like one of the better value picks from the summer, and he should be an important piece for Denver this season, though fantasy managers should exercise caution before adding the rookie. This level of production may not continue consistently. However, he absolutely deserves praise for his immediate production.

After being held to just six points in the season opener, Murray bounced back in a big way in this game. He led Denver in scoring and accounted for over half of their three-pointers. He wasn’t able to get any offense going in overtime, but it was his heroics at the end of the game that forced the extra frame. He’ll look to carry this offensive production into Monday’s matchup with the Warriors, and fantasy managers shouldn’t expect to see many more six-point outings from him.