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  • TOR Small Forward #9
    Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau expressed “a lot of confidence” that RJ Barrett will improve on his current 39.6% shooting from the field.
    “It’s similar to last year,” Thibs said. “When you throw in he’s been sick, and to me you get rhythm when you work ... So get back in the gym, get back to grooving your shot. Shoot a lot of threes and you’ll start making more.” Beat writer Ian Begley notes that while that may sound like a criticism, Thibs was likely referring to Barrett’s inability to “get back in the gym” due to the illness. Barrett said he’s adjusting to getting shots in new ways with new teammates this season. Regardless of the cause or the cure, fantasy GMs may want to bench him until he sorts out his high-volume shooting woes.

  • DAL Shooting Guard #5
    Quentin Grimes rattled off a game-high 20 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) with four rebounds, two assists, a block, and three three-pointers in the Dallas Mavericks’ Monday game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
    Grimes fell out of the New York Knicks’ rotation last season before being traded to the Detroit Pistons and is trying to regain fantasy relevance. The 3-and-D wing posted his bet stat line yet for the shorthanded Mavericks, but there’s no evidence to suggest that he’ll get many shots with Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and Klay Thompson running the team’s offense.
  • LAC Point Guard #77
    Los Angeles Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. totaled 18 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) with five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a three-pointer against the Dallas Mavericks in 19 minutes on Monday.
    Legal troubles caused the Houston Rockets to release KPJ ahead of the 2023-24 season and now he’s trying to find his way into the rotation on a new team. The lefty combo guard has his work cut out for him backing up one of the league’s top playmakers in James Harden, but he could have some major performances in 2024-25 in games where the Clippers’ health or foul trouble open opportunities for him to play more.
  • CHI Power Forward #21
    Adama Sanogo amassed 16 points (6-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, three assists, a steal, two blocks, and a three-pointer in the Chicago Bull’s Monday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
    Sanogo made the most of his start and was dominant as a scorer and rebounder. He’s productive when he gets enough minutes but they’ll be hard to come by playing behind Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith.
  • IND Power Forward #5
    Jarace Walker scored a team-high 15 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs) with six rebounds, four assists, a block, and a pair of three-pointers in the Indiana Pacers’ Monday matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.
    Walker drew a start and logged a team-high 38 minutes with no Pascal Siakam in the mix. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him to carry a heavy workload or high shot volume into the regular season, though.
  • MEM Center #14
    Zach Edey tied a team high with 23 points (10-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine, rebounds, an assist, and a block. He missed his lone attempt from three-point range.
    Edey is trending in the right direction. The rookie big man flirted with a double-double and posted his highest point total yet despite playing 19 minutes off the bench. His fantasy outlook is strong ahead of his first NBA campaign.
  • PHI Small Forward #8
    The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday that Paul George hyperextended his knee during their matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He won’t return to the contest.
    George didn’t return to the bench after tweaking his knee in the first half of the contest. He recorded eight points, two rebounds, and an assist in 12 minutes. Whether his regular-season debut will be pushed back remains to be seen.
  • FA Point Guard #12
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are waiving Jacob Gilyard. The former Memphis Grizzlies point guard signed a training camp deal with the Cavs in late September.
    Gilyard is looking for a new team after averaging 4.7 points and 3.5 assists for the Grizzlies last season. He seems unlikely to play a significant role for any team at this point, as the regular season is right around the corner.
  • SAC Power Forward #7
    According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the San Antonio Spurs are waiving Jalen McDaniels after trading for him and a second-round pick on Monday. San Antonio sent a 2025 second-round pick in the deal.
    It appears like McDaniels won’t be in San Antonio for long. The Kings wanted to clear up roster space and he doesn’t fit the Spurs’ vision. McDaniels averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebound across his first five NBA seasons.
  • DEN Point Guard #27
    Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone told reporters Monday that Murray’s knee was feeling “funny” over the weekend. There’s been no indication that he’s poised to miss time, though.
    Murray scored an underwhelming two points in the 10 minutes he played against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. He averaged at least 20.0 points per contest for a third consecutive season in 2023-24 and should be considered a strong fantasy point guard option until there’s a stronger indication that his health and conditioning are struggling.
  • GSW Shooting Guard #2
    Brandin Podziemski (broken nose) won’t play against the Lakers on Tuesday.
    Podz is getting fitted for a mask, so he should be fine by the time the regular season starts. He was limited in practice on Monday, and his absence on Tuesday will mean extra minutes for De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody. This isn’t a great time for Podz to get injured, since he’s still competing for a starting spot. However, he’ll play a large role regardless.