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Boozer registered 16 points (6-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 win over the Kings.

Boozer had a rough shooting night, but he made up for it with his rebounding and defensive contributions. He's taken at least 13 shots in every game, so he's enjoying a big role on offense right from the get-go, but he's just shooting just 28.6 percent from the floor. Boozer's ability to contribute across multiple categories gives him considerable fantasy upside, although his efficiency remains an issue.

Jerome posted 31 points (8-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 14-14 FT), four rebounds, six assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 win over the Kings.

Jerome continued his impressive start to the season, reaching the 30-point mark for the second time in three games. His perfect 14-for-14 performance at the free-throw line compensated for a difficult night from beyond the arc, while his six assists showed he's more than just a scoring threat out of the backcourt. He's had at least 25 points and five dimes in his first three outings of the season, and while he was widely seen as a breakout candidate for the 2026-27 campaign, these numbers are surpassing even the most optimistic expectations.

Caldwell-Pope contributed seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-0 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.

Caldwell-Pope entered the starting lineup with VJ Edgecombe (abdomen) sidelined but didn't make a big impact in scoring, so he didn't make the most of the opportunity to see an expanded workload, as his 31 minutes were a season-high mark. Caldwell-Pope is likely to return to his bench role Wednesday at Indiana if Edgecombe is cleared to return, but even if he stays in the first unit, he didn't produce enough to be an attractive waiver-wire option outside deeper fantasy formats.

McCain posted three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Clippers.

McCain struggled to find his shooting touch but received an extended opportunity after Cason Wallace exited early with a left shoulder injury. With Wallace's availability uncertain and Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious leg injury late in the contest, McCain could see additional playing time in Oklahoma City's depleted rotation. However, he'll need to improve his efficiency to establish consistent fantasy value.

Gilgeous-Alexander ended Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Clippers with 34 points (13-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes.

Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a rare sub-20-point performance Thursday, scoring 16 points in the third quarter to help Oklahoma City overcome a deficit. With Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious left leg injury late in Sunday's contest, Gilgeous-Alexander could be asked to shoulder an even larger offensive workload moving forward.

Brown managed 16 points (5-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a block across 40 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.

Brown endured his least efficient shooting performance of the young season, converting just 25 percent of his field-goal attempts despite playing a season-high 40 minutes. The substantial workload and 20 shot attempts were encouraging, particularly with Philadelphia missing two starters. However, his limited defensive contributions and inefficient scoring resulted in a disappointing fantasy outing. Don't expect Brown to struggle at this rate on a regular basis, though, and he's more likely to bounce back rather than getting into a cold streak in future games.

Caruso closed Sunday's 108-101 win over the Clippers with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes.

Caruso delivered an excellent all-around performance off the bench, leading Oklahoma City in assists while contributing across every major statistical category. With Cason Wallace exiting early due to a left shoulder injury and Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious leg injury late in the contest, Caruso could see increased playing time and playmaking opportunities in the coming games.

James finished with 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.

James returned after sitting out Saturday's win over Milwaukee, taking on a larger offensive role with Joel Embiid (heel) and VJ Edgecombe (abdomen) unavailable. He's yet to score 20 or more points in a game this season, though that's expected since he has to share the court with Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. His production should remain useful across multiple categories, but James' days of being a go-to scorer and 20-point producer seem to be gone.

Kolek provided zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 15 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Magic.

With Jose Alvarado (ankle) sidelined, Kolek entered the rotation after sitting out New York's first two games and made the most of his opportunity as a facilitator. He led both teams with nine assists without committing a turnover, an impressive showing in limited minutes. However, his playing time could decrease once Alvarado returns, making Kolek a speculative fantasy option outside deeper leagues.

Anunoby amassed 22 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Magic.

Anunoby turned in an efficient offensive performance, matching Karl-Anthony Towns for second on the team in scoring while converting half of his six three-point attempts. He scored 10 points in the fourth quarter as New York attempted to hold off Orlando's comeback, but his lack of defensive statistics limited his overall fantasy production.