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Matkovic closed Saturday's 121-99 victory over Atlanta with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 18 minutes.

In his second start of the 2026-27 campaign, Matkovic led the Pelicans with a season-high 10 rebounds and was two points shy from recording his first double-double since March 16 against the Mavericks. Yves Missi is recovering from a bone bruise in his left knee and is considered week-to-week, so Matkovic figures to remain in New Orleans' starting lineup for as long as the former is out of action.

Queen posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over Atlanta.

Queen finished Saturday's game as the Pelicans' second-leading bench scorer and finished second on the team in rebounds behind Karlo Matkovic (10). Although he's coming off the bench, Queen's averages early on in the 2026-27 season are similar to what he produced during his rookie campaign last year. The Maryland product is averaging 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 23.7 minutes per game this season.

Williamson chipped in 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over the Hawks.

Williamson scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half, and his three steals were second-most on the Pelicans behind Saddiq Bey (four). Williamson has opened the season shooting at a 64.4 percent rate, which as it stands would be a career high. He'll finish the month of October having averaged 20.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.2 steals over 31.7 minutes per game.

Bey ended with 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals across 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over Atlanta.

Bey played a key role in Saturday's win, with 21 of his game-high 25 points coming through the first three quarters. He finished with season highs in points, rebounds and steals, and it was his second game of the season with 20-plus points. However, Bey's production floor would take a hit if one or both of Dejounte Murray (personal) or Jordan Poole (ankle) were to return for Monday's road tilt against the Grizzlies.

Robinson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Robinson has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss the first half of Boston's upcoming back-to-back set. He'll likely be able to suit up Monday in Houston.

Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Thiero has yet to appear in the regular season and can be considered week-to-week. Even when he's healthy, Thiero isn't expected to play a key role for the Lakers.

Jakucionis recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Jakucionis scored single digits for the fourth time in the past five games, with his strong start to the season now a distant memory. Is six appearances, he has averaged just 8.3 points and 4.0 assists in 22.4 minutes per game, leaving him outside the top 200. For those in standard leagues, there are likely much better options available in your waiver wire.

Trent logged three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in six minutes during Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Trent logged six minutes in garbage time, raising even more questions about his contract and role in Milwaukee. To this point, he has made just two appearances, both of which have come in blowout losses. Barring an unprecedented change of heart by Taylor Jenkins, don't expect to see Trent playing a major role for this team.

Rollins chipped in nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 136-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Although it has only been six games, fantasy managers are right to be concerned when it comes to Rollins' projected fantasy value. In his six appearances, he has averaged just 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 200 in nine-category leagues. His playing time has ranged from 17 to 34 minutes, obviously impacting his on-court production. Those who drafted him are just going to have to sit tight and hope that things turn around at some point in the near future.

Bryant chipped in 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 11 minutes during Saturday's 136-111 victory over the Bucks.

Bryant made his first appearance of the season, playing almost the entire fourth quarter in what ended up being a blowout victory. While this was a great per-minute performance, the simple fact is that Bryant is too buried on the depth chart to have any chance at consistent fantasy value.