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Tyus Jones

PHX Point Guard #21

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Tyus Jones played 35 minutes in Wednesday’s overtime win over the Clippers, accumulating 11 points (5-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer.

Jones did what many fantasy managers have come to expect, producing an efficient stat line that may not jump off the page. He dished out eight assists without committing a turnover on Wednesday while shooting 50% from the field and recording a full stat line. The playing time was just as encouraging; if Jones plays into the thirties consistently, he’ll be a valuable point guard in fantasy basketball.
Dejounte Murray

NOP Point Guard #5

According to ESPN’s Dejounte Murray, tests confirmed that Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand during Wednesday’s win over the Bulls.

Murray injured his hand during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s season opener, and he should be considered out indefinitely until the Pelicans announce a timeline. This leaves a significant void in the starting lineup, but New Orleans did play without Zion Williamson due to illness. His return would fill that void, with CJ McCollum moving into the starting point guard role he occupied last season. Jose Alvarado may pick up additional minutes off the bench, but he is not worth streaming in this spot.
Deandre Ayton

POR Center #2

Deandre Ayton had 10 points (5-of-12 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Ayton started off the season on a good note with a double-double. It wasn’t the most efficient game from Ayton, though, and he was a -19 in 31 minutes in the 35-point loss to Golden State. Ayton seems to be trying to shoot more threes after doing so in the preseason. He went 1-for-10 from deep all last season and while he didn’t make a three on Wednesday, the fact that he even attempted two shots from downtown is notable.
Ivica Zubac

LAC Center #40

Ivica Zubac played 34 minutes in Wednesday’s game against the Suns, amassing 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, and three assists.

With Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, Zubac was pegged by many to be a potential “winner” regarding fantasy value. Wednesday’s returns were positive, with the Clippers center getting 13 shot attempts and another eight at the foul line. Add in the rebounding, and Big Zu had a productive night before fouling out early in overtime. The longer Leonard sits, the better Zubac’s chances of exceeding his Yahoo ADP are (86.8).
Terance Mann

LAC Shooting Guard #14

Terance Mann finished Wednesday’s game against the Suns with eight points (4-of-6 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 27 minutes.

Mann was most impactful as a defender, even if the stats (one steal, no blocks) don’t bear that out. He was a defensive pest, taking on the challenge of defending Devin Booker for most of Wednesday’s game. He fouled out during the fourth quarter, ending a solid night for the Clippers wing. Mann hasn’t been much of a fantasy asset during his NBA career, but the indefinite absence of Kawhi Leonard makes him a player worth tracking during the first few weeks of the season.
Devin Booker

PHX Shooting Guard #1

Devin Booker shot 5-of-9 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, scoring 15 points with four rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in 32 minutes.

Booker only attempted nine shots before fouling out of Wednesday’s opener, a surprising number given his importance to the Suns offense. The field-goal percentage may have been solid, but the lack of volume and turnover count (four) made this a disappointing night for fantasy managers who have Booker rostered. The good news is that, with Booker’s track record, it’s safe to assume he won’t have many nights like this moving forward.
Scoot Henderson

POR Point Guard #00

Scoot Henderson had 22 points (7-of-18 FGs), four rebounds and four assists against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Henderson led the Trail Blazers in scoring while coming off the bench and playing 28 minutes. He wasn’t particularly efficient with his shooting and missed all five of his three-point attempts. Henderson was -30 in the 35 point loss to Golden State.
Brandin Podziemski

GSW Shooting Guard #2

Brandin Podziemski had 0 points (0-of-5 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Podziemski almost went full Tony Snell in the Warriors’ first game, but he always does the dirty work and was able to record some rebounds and assists. Still, it’s hard not to notice he was held scoreless in 25 minutes on a night where Golden State scored 139 points and won by 35. Podziemski came off the bench, but played as many minutes as any of the starters. There’s a bit of a logjam for minutes with him, Andrew Wiggins and Buddy Hield and Podziemski didn’t get off to a great start to begin the season.
Stephen Curry

GSW Point Guard #30

Stephen Curry had 17 points (4-of-10 FGs), nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and three three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Curry was one rebound shy of a triple-double in the Warriors’ first game of the season. On another night, he would have easily reached 10 boards, but he played just 25 minutes in the 35-point blowout win. Curry had a game-high 10 assists, wasn’t forcing shots and was more of a facilitator in his first game without Klay Thompson.
Buddy Hield

GSW Shooting Guard #7

Buddy Hield had 22 points (8-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in the Warriors’ 139-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Hield led the Warriors in scoring in the first game of the post-Klay Thompson era. He only played 15 minutes off the bench in the 35-point blowout win, but was able to get his points by knocking down 5-of-7 three-point attempts.

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