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There aren’t many centers in this class that compare to Raynaud on the offensive end. The 22-year-old averaged 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers per game for Stanford last season. He didn’t grade out well defensively, but Raynaud the 7’1” big should be able to hold his own on that end in the NBA. He was a decent shot blocker, but his main impact will be made on offense. Raynaud should step into the league as a high-level floor spacing center behind Domantas Sabonis, though Jonas Valanciunas is still in the mix, so the path to minutes will be murky early on.

Adams is available after missing time with a calf injury suffered during the Rockets’ season opener. With Washington starting Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr, Houston (which won’t have Fred VanVleet or Marcus Smart) will counter by starting Adams alongside Alperen Şengün. According to Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, Adams will play approximately 15 minutes.

The Mavericks won’t have Kyrie Irving (knee) for Sunday’s game, which necessitates a change to the starting lineup. Marshall will fill the void, which also means even more on-ball playmaking opportunities for Flagg.

Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, Clark has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. While he hasn’t been productive enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues, Clark’s injury should free up additional minutes for Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon Jr.

Barnes is back after a four-game absence, but it won’t be Murray-Boyles who heads to the bench. Jakob Poeltl will be replaced in the starting lineup, which is good news for those who have CMB rostered.

Johnson’s absence will likely free up additional minutes for Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley. Of the two, Coulibaly is the safer streaming option because of his defensive production.

Aldama will not play on Sunday after logging 16 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers. Morez Johnson Jr. is available and can absorb those minutes.

Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Gafford is good to go after being listed as probable on the Mavericks’ initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center.

After going undrafted this past summer, Castro signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Rockets in late September. Waived on October 1, the former George Washington center signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers on October 9, then was waived eight days later. Given the Hawks’ frontcourt injuries, Castro gives them another option to call on if needed. To open a two-way slot for him, the Hawks are waiving injured guard Keshon Gilbert.

Jackson injured his left foot during Saturday’s win over the Nets. While reports suggest the injury could be serious, the Grizzlies have yet to provide an update, so he’s day-to-day for now. Jeremi grant’s return from a head injury will help Memphis account for Jackson’s absence.

Grant is off the Grizzlies’ injury report after missing Saturday’s win over the Nets with a head injury. His return will help Memphis compensate for the absence of GG Jackson, who is out with a left foot injury.