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Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

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Jrue Holiday tallied four points (1-of-5 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds and seven assists in Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors.

Holiday, acquired from the Celtics during the offseason, only played 17 minutes in his unofficial Trail Blazers’ debut. The veteran guard did not shoot the ball well, but he was solid otherwise, making plays for others and committing just one turnover on the night. With Scoot Henderson likely to miss the start of the regular season with a torn left hamstring and Damian Lillard out for the season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles, Holiday will have to take on point guard duties for the foreseeable future. After seeing his fantasy value take a hit in Boston last season, Holiday will be worth the investment in Portland.
Nique Clifford

SAC Guard #5

Nique Clifford recorded 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors.

During an in-game interview in the summer, Kings general manager Scott Perry said the team envisioned Clifford being capable of filling all three positions on the perimeter. The first-round pick out of Colorado State played on and off the ball Wednesday night, recording a team-best nine assists while committing three turnovers. With Malik Monk (8/2/2/1 with one three-pointer) and Keon Ellis (8/1/0/1 with one three-pointer) in the fold, Clifford may not be locked into the backup point guard role. However, his versatility makes the rookie an intriguing prospect for the future.
Keegan Murray

SAC Forward #13

Keegan Murray finished Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors with six points (2-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, one steal and four blocked shots.

Despite his scoring average decreasing by nearly three points per game last season, Murray still managed to provide top-100 fantasy value. Rebounding had much to do with his fantasy value remaining solid, as the Kings forward averaged a career-high 6.7 boards per game. Murray didn’t rebound much in Sacramento’s preseason opener, but he did offer excellent defensive stats, notably blocking four shots. That’s a number he’s reached just once in his first three seasons, April 7, 2024, against the Nets. Murray’s ability to remain a top-100 player will depend on what he can do defensively, as once again, he stands no higher than fourth in the offensive pecking order.
Dennis Schröder

SAC Guard #17

Dennis Schroder finished Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors with five points (1-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds and one assist.

Schroder made his unofficial Kings debut Wednesday night, playing 24 minutes. While the veteran point guard did tie for the team lead in rebounds, he only recorded one assist. Schroder was a valuable rotation piece for the Pistons to end last season, but that did not translate into reliable fantasy value. Getting to start in Sacramento may raise his ceiling, but that isn’t guaranteed, especially with Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis needing their touches.
Domantas Sabonis

SAC Forward-Center #11

Domantas Sabonis tallied 19 points (7-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors.

Sabonis led the Kings in scoring Wednesday night, shooting 70 percent from the field in 23 minutes of action. However, the production in the other categories was limited. There isn’t much to worry about after one preseason game. Still, the Kings’ center’s production took a hit after last February’s trade deadline, with Sacramento moving De’Aaron Fox and acquiring Zach LaVine in a three-team deal. The point guard issue has been addressed via the addition of Dennis Schröder, but Sabonis remains part of an offense that includes two ball-dominant wings in Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. While an effective fantasy option, Sabonis should not have a first-round ADP due to the Kings’ roster.
Collin Murray-Boyles

TOR Forward #12

Collin Murray-Boyles accumulated 12 points (4-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Murray-Boyles, the ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft, provided a solid stat line in his second preseason game. Having struggled in Toronto’s preseason opener, the rookie forward looked far more comfortable Wednesday night. While Murray-Boyles is listed at 6-foot-8, the Raptors have not hesitated to go small under Darko Rajakovic, as evidenced by Jonathan Mogbo (5/7/2/2) starting at center for the sidelined Jakob Poeltl. The Raptors’ willingness to go small in an attempt to sew chaos defensively may result in consistent opportunities for Murray-Boyles once the regular season begins, and he could be especially valuable later in the year if Toronto is not in contention for a playoff spot.
Ja'Kobe Walter

TOR Guard #14

Ja’Kobe Walter finished Wednesday’s win over the Kings with 15 points (4-of-7 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.

Due to Toronto’s logjam on the wings, Walter’s chances of getting the playing time needed to impact fantasy basketball this season may be limited. However, he showed signs on Wednesday that he could be a player that Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic trusts with consistent bench minutes. Walter was active on both ends of the floor against the Kings, with his production being one reason the Raptors picked up the victory. Walter doesn’t qualify as a must-draft player by any stretch of the imagination in redraft leagues, but there may be times during the season when he steps up as a streamer.
Brandon Ingram

TOR Forward #3

Brandon Ingram tallied 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Despite being sidelined since December 7 with an ankle injury, Ingram has looked good in his first two preseason games with the Raptors. He shot 5-of-7 from deep in Wednesday’s win over the Kings and 13-of-27 from the field overall through two games. Toronto did not have Scottie Barnes for Wednesday’s game, freeing up additional on-ball opportunities for Ingram. However, touches are unlikely to be an issue for him at any point, whether Barnes is on the court or not. When available, Ingram is a solid fantasy asset. However, past availability issues push him down some draft boards, as fantasy managers have to anticipate at least one extended absence per season.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen finished Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors with four points (2-of-5 FGs), four rebounds and one assist.

After performing well in Summer League action in Las Vegas, Yang got his first opportunity on Wednesday to play against NBA players who can log credible rotation minutes once the regular season begins. Portland’s preseason opener served as a reminder that the 7-foot-1 phenom has room to grow, as he offered limited value before fouling out in 21 minutes of action. Yang served as Donovan Clingan’s (four points, seven rebounds and one steal) backup, and he’ll compete with Robert Williams III and Duop Reath for those opportunities once the regular season begins. Yang may not be the best option in redraft leagues, but he’s definitely worth targeting in dynasty leagues.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija recorded 14 points (4-of-9 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors.

With a healthy Jerami Grant back in the fold, the question ahead of Wednesday’s preseason opener was who Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups would bring off the bench. Avdija was the answer to that question in San Francisco, but he still brought solid fantasy value to the table. While not starting isn’t the best for Deni, his skill set is such that his fantasy value should not suffer too much. Grant finished Wednesday’s defeat with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and one three-pointer, shooting 2-of-11 from the field. Regardless of where he is in the rotation, as long as he’s active, Avdija is the superior fantasy option.

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