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Flagg (shoulder) was spotted going through Monday's morning shootaround, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Given the circumstances of the injury, it's quite remarkable to see Flagg doing so well. He was diagnosed with a sprain Saturday, but the injury seems to be progressing and it's being described as a mild issue. He remains listed as questionable on the injury report.

Reid is listed as probable for Monday's game against Washington due to an illness, according to the NBA's official injury report.

Reid appears likely to suit up against the Wizards, though his availability will be confirmed closer to tipoff. Assuming he's cleared, the big man should continue handling his usual role in Charlotte's frontcourt.

Sabonis finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Sabonis followed his triple-double against Portland on Friday with another dominant rebounding performance, collecting at least 15 boards for a third straight game, and he easily leads the league out of the gate in rebounding at 17.3 per game. Sabonis remains a reliable source of rebounds and efficient scoring while also consistently filling the stat sheet. Through three games, he has two double-doubles and one triple-double while shooting an impressive -- yet unsustainable -- 80.8 percent from the floor.

Achiuwa notched 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and three blocks across 38 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Achiuwa recorded a double-double while adding five combined steals and blocks, delivering valuable fantasy production despite an abysmal free-throw performance. His 38-minute workload was encouraging, though it was a direct consequence of Keegan Murray (ankle) being unavailable. Achiuwa is a player to keep close tabs on due to his per-minute production, efficient shooting and solid defensive contributions -- regardless of whether he's starting or not -- as he's played at least 25 minutes in every game for Sacramento so far this season.

The Nets assigned Saraf to the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, the team announced

Saraf will have an opportunity to receive more consistent playing time with Brooklyn's G League affiliate after seeing limited action early in the NBA season. The second-year guard faces considerable competition for backcourt minutes with the Nets and is unlikely to hold significant fantasy value unless his role expands.

The Nets assigned Powell to the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, the team announced.

Powell will continue his development with Long Island after struggling to carve out a consistent role in Brooklyn's rotation. The second-year wing could return to the NBA roster as needed, but he isn't currently positioned to provide meaningful fantasy production.

Acuff tallied 22 points (9-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and a block across 36 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Acuff remained heavily involved offensively, attempting 23 shots while leading Sacramento with seven assists, but his efficiency was underwhelming. The volume is there, as Acuff has attempted at least 23 shots in every game so far this season, but he's making just 32.9 percent of his attempts overall and 14.8 percent of his threes. The rookie should keep getting opportunities to develop as a primary ball-handler, though his fantasy production could fluctuate until his shooting efficiency improves.

The Nets assigned Jefferson to the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, the team announced.

Jefferson will head to Brooklyn's G League affiliate to receive additional developmental opportunities after seeing limited action at the NBA level. The rookie forward could move between Brooklyn and Long Island throughout the season but remains off the fantasy radar in standard leagues.

Coward delivered 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 win over the Kings.

Coward recorded his first double-double of the season and posted another efficient performance while surpassing the 30-minute plateau for the first time in 2026-27. His efficient perimeter shooting also provided a boost, as he connected on three of five attempts from beyond the arc. It's still early in the season, but Coward's consistent playing time and rebounding production are encouraging for fantasy managers, although his scoring opportunities could fluctuate alongside Memphis' other offensive options.

Jackson had 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Thunder.

Jackson delivered a well-rounded performance in his third consecutive start, grabbing four offensive rebounds while contributing defensively. Although he missed both free-throw attempts and committed four turnovers, his ability to provide rebounds, steals and blocks makes him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats while he continues to receive meaningful minutes.