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Jalen McDaniels

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.

It appears like McDaniels won’t 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.
Jamal Murray

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.
Brandin Podziemski

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.
Isaiah Collier

UTA Point Guard

Isaiah Collier (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in 10 days.

Collier underwent an MRI after an early exit on Saturday, and it appears that the injury will keep him sidelined until after they play their first game. There is a chance that he is only sidelined for their season opener, but Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson will be the primary ball handlers when Keyonte George isn’t on the floor. George also had an MRI on his knee, but there weren’t any issues there, so he won’t miss any time.
Joel Embiid

PHI Center #21

Joel Embiid said that “If I had to guess, I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career.”

Embiid has already been ruled out for the rest of the preseason, and it appears that you can go ahead and rule him out for at least 15 games this season, since that’s how many back-to-backs the team has. While that was already expected, this type of quote certainly means a lot, especially for managers that can stream in Andre Drummind from time to time this season. They’ll also be cautious with Paul George when it comes to back-to-backs, which certainly bodes well for Tyrese Maxey this season and moving forward.
Julius Randle

MIN Power Forward #30

Julius Randle (right shoulder surgery) will make his preseason debut for Minnesota on Wednesday.

Randle missed their first three preseason games while still recovering from shoulder surgery back in January, but he should suit up for the Timberwolves for the first time when they take on Chicago on Wednesday. That should push Naz Reid to the bench, though he will still play a large role this season as he competes for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
Lonzo Ball

CHI Point Guard #2

Lonzo Ball (left knee surgery) is expected to make his return to the court on Wednesday against Minnesota, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

There isn’t a specific minutes limit at this point, but don’t expect Ball to see the floor a ton in his first game since January of 2022. They’ll likely ease him back into things very slowly, but when he’s back to seeing a large role, he can be incredibly impactful in fantasy hoops. Until then, we’ll just enjoy seeing him back out on the floor.
Trayce Jackson-Davis

GSW Power Forward #32

Trayce Jackson-Davis shot 6-of-7 from the field in Sunday’s exhibition against the Pistons, tallying 12 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in 27 minutes.

After coming off the bench in Golden State’s first two preseason games, Jackson-Davis started on Sunday. The Warriors did not play Draymond Green, while Kevon Looney (eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one blocked shot) played 13 minutes off the bench. Jackson-Davis offers solid fantasy upside, but he’d be a much better option if Steve Kerr committed to starting him alongside Green.
De'Anthony Melton

GSW Shooting Guard #8

De’Anthony Melton shot 2-of-11 from the field in Sunday’s exhibition win over Detroit, tallying five points, four rebounds, seven assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 23 minutes.

Melton did not shoot the ball well on Sunday but was solid in other areas. The offseason signing dished out a team-best seven assists and recorded a blocked shot in his 23 minutes on the floor. Melton is a near-37% shooter from three for his career. And while the overall field-goal percentage is low (41%), Melton has been good enough to provide reliable fantasy value at various points in his career. If he can stay healthy, Melton can be a late-round asset in most leagues.
Brandin Podziemski

GSW Shooting Guard #2

Brandin Podziemski (nasal contusion) accounted for 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 20 minutes.

Podziemski made his second start in three preseason games on Sunday, as the Warriors gave Stephen Curry the night off. While the second-year guard shot the ball well before exiting with a nasal contusion, he was responsible for five turnovers. With Golden State adding De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield in free agency, Podziemski’s efficiency will be key regarding his ability to earn playing time. He’ll undoubtedly be in the rotation, but how much Podziemski plays is the question.

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