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Barea last played for the Mavericks in 2020 before playing out the last two seasons in his native country of Puerto Rico. “I’m ready,” Barea said. Last year it worked my head and I wasn’t ready. This year yes and I am calm about finishing.” Barea played 11 seasons with the Mavericks from 2006-2011 and then from 2014-2020 with a three year stint with the Timberwolves from 2011-2014. He will finish with career averages of 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Barea said that he would like to take a break from basketball before getting back involved, so don’t be surprised if he pops up on a sideline in the future.

Joe fell awkwardly after a fast-break dunk in the tilt vs. the 76ers, and will not return for the second half. Kevin Huerter will likely see more minutes for the remainder of the game.

Coming off of a 22-point effort in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Dëmin shot 1-of-6 from the field on Sunday. He’s been inconsistent thus far, with the stellar showing against Cleveland sandwiched between poor efforts against the Horners and Pacers. In those two contests, Dëmin shot a combined 3-of-16 from the field and recorded four assists and five turnovers. He’ll look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Celtics.

Randle shot poorly on Sunday, but he posted solid rebounding and assist numbers. Technically speaking, Egor Dëmin is the Nets’ starting point guard. However, Randle has facilitated a lot in the team’s first three games, which is good news for fantasy managers who roster him.

Sunday was a bad day for the Nets, who fell to 0-3 with a blowout loss to the Pacers. Sharpe shot the ball well from the field, but the overall production was underwhelming for a starting center. The promotion certainly raises his fantasy ceiling, but it may take time for Sharpe to deliver the top-100 return some managers hope for. The Nets play three games in Week 2, starting with the Celtics on Tuesday.

Siakam has scored at least 23 points in each of Indiana’s first three games, seemingly benefiting from Tyrese Haliburton’s return from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Siakam may not be an elite fantasy option, but his ceiling has been raised considerably after injuries and instability at point guard damaged his value in 2025-26. The Pacers play four games in Week 2, starting with the Bucks on Monday.

The Pacers lost starting center Ivica Zubac to a sprained left ankle in the first quarter of Sunday’s game, giving more minutes to Huff and Obi Toppin (16/6/2 with four three-pointers). While the latter was more productive offensively, Huff blocked three shots and didn’t have a bad offensive game himself. The Pacers play the Bucks on Monday, which could mean Huff gets a spot start. He and Toppin are worth streaming as long as Zubac is out.

The Kings will not have Keegan Murray for Sunday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Achiuwa will fill the void, raising his fantasy ceiling in the final game of Week 1.

While Coward returns after a one-game absence and pushes GG Jackson to the bench, the Grizzlies will not play Zach Edey due to injury management. As a result, Stewart will start at center in his second official game for the franchise.

Haliburton and the Pacers bounced back from Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, taking care of the Nets in their Week 1 finale. The Pacers’ point guard recorded his second 20-point double-double in three games and hit four three-pointers. While injury management may be a concern, Haliburton said in his postgame interview that he expects to play on Monday against the Bucks. If he’s overruled and doesn’t play, that would raise Andrew Nembhard’s (14/1/3/1 with four three-pointers) ceiling.

Wallace headed to the locker late in the first quarter after running into an Isaiah Jackson screen. This is something for fantasy managers to monitor as the Thunder play the Suns on Monday.