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Thomas contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and a steal across 19 minutes off the bench in Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

Thomas made an immediate impact from beyond the arc, connecting on four of five three-point attempts while producing 16 points in just 19 minutes. His efficiency was impressive, but the limited workload and minimal contributions outside scoring suggest his fantasy value remains uncertain. Thomas will likely need more consistent playing time to become a dependable option, particularly with Cleveland featuring several established offensive contributors in the backcourt. He has some upside in dynasty and deep leagues, though.

Harden tallied 19 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

Harden delivered his strongest performance of the young season, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while posting season-high marks in points and dimes. His nine three-point attempts also highlighted his offensive involvement despite modest shooting efficiency, and although he seems to have lost a bit of a step offensively, Harden should remain valuable in Cleveland's offensive scheme. He's averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game to open the season.

Mobley posted 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 38 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

Mobley recorded his second consecutive double-double after his 20-point, 10-rebound performance against the Nets on Saturday. The four threes were a season-high mark for the star forward, who has gone 7-for-12 from deep to begin the season, and the two blocks reinforced his defensive value. Mobley's consistent rebounding and defensive contributions provide a strong foundation to go along with a sizable offensive role -- he's operated as the Cavaliers' No. 2 option behind Donovan Mitchell in the early going of the campaign.

Green amassed six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies.

Green saw the court for just the second time this season, thrown into a larger role after Jaren Jackson (knee) and Lauri Markkanen (wrist) were both forced from the game prior to half-time. However, despite the increased playing time, Green certainly didn't set the world on fire. Should Utah continue to deal with multiple injuries, Green could be in line for a meaningful short-term role. With that said, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team experiment with different rotations on a nightly basis, based on what is and isn't working.

Bailey closed Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 34 minutes.

Bailey recorded his second straight double-double, logging a season-high 34 minutes in the process. Both Jaren Jackson (knee) and Lauri Markkanen (wrist) left this game early and did not return. Should they miss additional time, Bailiey will likely be tasked with doing a lot more on both ends of the floor. In four appearances to begin the season, Bailey has been a top 50 player, averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.

Bamba totaled 14 points (7-8 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and four blocks across 29 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies.

Bamba made his first appearance of the season, delivering arguably his best performance in a number of years. Utah is quickly running out of frontcourt options, with Jusuf Nurkic (toe), Jaxson Hayes (shoulder), Jaren Jackson (knee) and Lauri Markkanen (wrist) all sidelined. Other than Nurkic, we don't really have a timeline on when any of the other players will return to the court. However, viewing Bamba as a speculative short-term add isn't the worst idea.

Lendeborg totaled 31 points (9-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 134-114 win over the Nuggets.

Lendeborg put together the best final line of his young NBA career, propelling Golden State to a comfortable victory. The rookie forward has shown promise as a scorer, especially over his last two games, racking up 57 total points over this short stretch. Coach Steve Kerr noted after the game that he was particularly impressed with Lendeborg's performance in the win. "Basically, in all the critical moments of the game, we put the ball in his hands. And for a rookie to be that advanced already, it's extremely rare," said Kerr, per Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Wells accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 30 minutes during Monday's 110-105 victory over the Jazz.

Wells scored double digits for the fourth straight game to start the season, although he added very little in terms of peripheral numbers. Although he has recorded six steals in that time, four of those came in the season-opener. Despite seemingly having a consistent starter-level role, Wells should be seen as nothing more than a stream option for points and threes.

Coward finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 110-105 victory over the Jazz.

Coward recorded his second straight double-double, helping Memphis to its fourth straight victory to begin the season. After missing the second game of the campaign due to a wrist injury, Coward has put that behind him, playing some of the best basketball of his young career. In three appearances thus far, he has averaged 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.7 three-pointers, good enough for top 55 value in standard leagues.

Edey produced four points (0-2 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 21 minutes during Monday's 110-105 win over the Jazz.

Edey was back in the rotation after missing Sunday's game due to injury management. While it was great to see him back on the floor, early foul trouble limited him to just 21 minutes. It continues what has been a rough start to the season, both in terms of production and minutes played. With that said, Memphis is well within its rights to play it safe, given that Edey is coming off a relatively significant foot injury. He remains a clear hold, although managers may have to expect plenty of ups and downs, at least for the first month of the season.