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Ball finished with eight points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.

Ball endured another inefficient shooting performance, converting just 27.3 percent of his field-goal attempts while committing six turnovers. His eight assists provided some fantasy value, but his scoring struggles were particularly concerning, as he should take on a bigger role offensively with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined for several weeks. Even though his shooting efficiency and turnover problems remain significant concerns, Ball should still have a ton of upside with Edwards out going forward. He's a strong bounce-back candidate after failing to clear the 15-point mark in each of his previous four appearances.

Williams tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and an assist across 14 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 win over the Timberwolves.

Williams reached double figures despite playing fewer than 15 minutes, demonstrating an aggressive offensive approach with 11 field-goal attempts. However, his inefficient shooting and limited contributions outside scoring restricted his fantasy impact. Williams' reserve role remains the main obstacle to consistent production, but he can be a decent waiver pickup if you need a streaming option for your backcourt. He has scored in double digits in three of his five appearances this season despite shooting 34.1 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.

Lendeborg posted 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 win over the Timberwolves.

Lendeborg has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations early in the season, and this was the third straight game in which he surpassed the 25-point plateau. His 20 field-goal attempts and 35-minute workload were particularly encouraging, highlighting his growing role in Golden State's offense as the No. 2 option on offense behind Stephen Curry, who scored 44 points in this win. Lendeborg's scoring and rebounding potential gives him considerable fantasy upside, and he's averaging a robust 22.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in his first five appearances.

Queen notched 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 104-91 loss to the Nuggets.

Queen delivered valuable rebounding production in a reserve role, reaching double digits in points for the fourth consecutive game while notching his second double-double of the campaign. Queen is averaging 12.5 points and 9.3 boards per game despite not starting in any of his four appearances this season, so he should remain a valuable fantasy contributor regardless of whether he starts or not. He's also been remarkably efficient, making 51.7 percent of his shots and 86.4 percent of his free throws.

Fears finished with 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 104-91 loss to the Nuggets.

Fears is enduring a rough start to the season, with this 11-point outing being his best scoring output of the campaign so far. Through four contests, the second-year floor general is averaging just 9.0 points per game while shooting a dismal 31.1 percent from the floor and 18.8 percent from three-point range.

Harper racked up 13 points (4-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime victory over Utah.

Harper struggled with his shot, connecting on just four of 17 field-goal attempts, but compensated with a season-high eight assists. The second-year guard has started all five games this season and has scored at least 13 points in each contest. Harper's 37 minutes marked a season high, and his growing playmaking contributions are encouraging for his fantasy outlook.

Castle supplied 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime win over the Jazz.

Castle delivered a well-rounded performance, finishing two assists shy of a double-double while contributing three combined steals and blocks. The second-year guard played 38 minutes and continued to showcase his versatility as a scorer, facilitator and defender. His ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him a valuable fantasy option even when his scoring output is modest.

Williamson delivered 25 points (10-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 104-91 loss to the Nuggets.

Williamson was New Orleans' most efficient offensive contributor once again and made his presence felt in a big way, shooting 71.4 percent from the field while adding three steals. The star forward has enjoyed an excellent start to the season and has surpassed the 20-point mark in three of his first four outings while also recording multiple assists and steals each time. His rebounding numbers could use an uptick, but nonetheless, it's been a strong start to the campaign for Williamson with averages of 21.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.8 steals per game while shooting 60.4 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from deep.

Wembanyama posted 36 points (14-25 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime win over Utah.

Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-around performance, recording his second straight double-double while connecting on four three-pointers. The superstar big man also contributed five combined steals and blocks without committing a turnover despite his substantial offensive workload. Wembanyama continues to provide elite fantasy production across virtually every category.

Vassell racked up 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime win over Utah.

Vassell overcame a slow start, scoring 17 of his 21 points after halftime to help San Antonio erase an 11-point deficit. Although he struggled from beyond the arc, the veteran wing contributed three steals while logging a season-high 38 minutes. His substantial playing time and scoring involvement remain encouraging for his fantasy outlook.