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  • ATL Shooting Guard #5
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    Dyson Daniels played 22 minutes in Tuesday’s exhibition against the Pacers, accumulating 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, three assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer.
    Daniels starting Atlanta’s preseason opener certainly grabbed the attention of fantasy managers. However, with Bogdan Bogdanovic not playing, one must not assume this will happen on opening night. Daniels’ defensive ability should boost his chances of being a starter, and he was efficient offensively against the Pacers. Playing alongside Trae Young will lead to more opportunities to shine as a scorer, especially if Daniels starts. At a minimum, he’s worth a late-round flier in standard league drafts, but his stock could rise before October 23.
  • CLE Shooting Guard #5
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    Sam Merrill (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Cavs’ Friday matchup with the Warriors.
    Merrill tweaked his ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans and his status for Friday is up in the air. Caris LeVert and Ty Jerome could benefit if the sharp shooter misses any time.
  • NOP Shooting Guard #24
    Jordan Hawkins (low back tightness) is set to miss one to two weeks of action.
    Hawkins logged 19 minutes in his last outing after missing his first game of the season. Now the second-year guard will miss an extended period of time after ramping up his production from his rookie year. Brandon Boston should benefit from his absence.
  • NOP Small Forward #25
    Trey Murphy (right hamstring strain) has been ruled out for the Pelicans’ Friday matchup against the Magic.
    Murphy still hasn’t made his 2024-25 debut and has been ruled out ahead of the weekend. His next chance to play will come against the Nets on Monday.
  • UTA Point Guard #00
    Jordan Clarkson shot 5-of-11 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Thursday’s loss to Milwaukee, accumulating 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four 3-pointers in 21 minutes.
    After a two-game absence, Clarkson looked sharp in his 21 minutes on the floor. The lingering question is whether or not the playing time represents JC’s ceiling, especially with starter Collin Sexton (14 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and two 3-pointers) playing 27 minutes. Off to a slow start to the season before the heel injury, Clarkson needs more minutes if he’s to be a factor in standard leagues.
  • UTA Power Forward #23
    Lauri Markkanen (back spasms) finished Thursday’s loss to the Bucks with eight points (3-of-10 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
    Active after missing three games due to back spasms, Markkanen struggled in Milwaukee. However, fantasy managers should take solace in him playing 29 minutes without issue. He’ll have better nights offensively. As for Kyle Filipowski, who filled in for Markkanen, the rookie only played three minutes on Thursday. There’s no need to keep Filipowski on your fantasy roster.
  • MIL Shooting Guard #44
    Andre Jackson Jr. accounted for seven points (3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals, and one 3-pointer in 28 minutes in Thursday’s win over Utah.
    Bucks coach Doc Rivers changed the starting lineup for Thursday’s game, replacing Gary Trent Jr. with Jackson. The second-year wing may not have offered much as a scorer, but the defensive activity (and four steals) made a difference. However, the Jazz aren’t the best opposition to use as a measuring stick, so fantasy managers will learn more when the Bucks visit the Knicks on Friday. As for Trent, he only played eight minutes, so he’s safe to drop in most leagues.
  • MIL Point Guard #0
    Damian Lillard shot 12-of-22 from the field and 6-of-7 from the foul line in Thursday’s win over Utah, tallying 34 points, four rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and four 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
    Lillard has been on a roll recently, scoring 33 points or more in three straight and four of his last five. The exception was his brutal four-point performance in Memphis on Halloween, which was a clear departure from the norm. Getting Giannis Antetokounmpo back helps, but Lillard’s been clicking on all cylinders offensively, regardless of who’s playing alongside him.
  • MIL Power Forward #34
    Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 31 points (11-of-21 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 30 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Jazz.
    After a strained adductor sidelined him for Monday’s loss in Cleveland, Giannis was back in the lineup on Thursday. He did his usual business, recording another 30-point double-double with a solid field-goal percentage. The exception was that Giannis shot the ball well from the foul line, with Thursday being the second time he’s hit 70% or better in a game this season. Fantasy managers should consider Antetokounmpo questionable for Friday’s game against the Knicks.
  • SAS Shooting Guard #24
    According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Devin Vassell (right foot surgery) will make his season debut on Saturday against Utah.
    Hours after Charania reported that Vassell could make his debut on Saturday, he’s reported that it will happen. In the past, San Antonio has taken a cautious approach with returning starters, bringing them off the bench in their first game back. Stephon Castle would remain a starter for one more game if they do this with Vassell. He’ll still lose minutes, but the hit may not be as severe between the starting role and Malaki Branham (ankle) potentially sitting out.
  • CHI Small Forward #13
    Torrey Craig never entered Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves due to an illness.
    Absent from the initial injury report, the team officially ruled out Craig during the third quarter of Thursday’s game. His absence would not impact fantasy basketball, even with the Bulls again playing without the injured Zach LaVine.