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Thomas (coach's decision) did not play in Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

The rookie guard was left out of Cleveland's initial rotation, with Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor both receiving playing time off the bench. Thomas showed scoring potential during the preseason, but he'll need to work his way into coach Kenny Atkinson's rotation before becoming a viable fantasy option.

Bryant (coach's decision) did not play in Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

Bryant was left out of Cleveland's rotation despite the Cavaliers entering the season with some frontcourt injury concerns. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley handling the primary frontcourt responsibilities, Bryant could struggle to see consistent playing time when the team is healthy.

Holmes recorded three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Holmes saw action only in the closing minutes of Denver's season opener, knocking down a three-pointer during his brief appearance. The limited playing time suggests the young big man remains outside the regular rotation, leaving him with little immediate fantasy value.

Barnhizer totaled one assist in two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 victory over Denver.

Barnhizer entered late in the contest and saw minimal involvement in Oklahoma City's rotation. With the Thunder featuring considerable backcourt and wing depth, the second-year guard faces an uphill battle for consistent playing time.

Hawkins (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Hawkins was previously labeled as questionable. The guard is on a two-way deal and isn't guaranteed any minutes.

Swain (illness) is now probable for Friday against the Bucks.

Swain was previously listed as questionable after missing Opening Night. The Bulls have a lot of question marks in their rotation right now, making this an interesting situation to monitor in deeper fantasy formats.

Jones ended Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal in 10 minutes.

Jones played a limited role off Denver's bench, failing to record an assist while seeing just 10 minutes of action. With Jamal Murray handling the bulk of the point guard duties, Jones could struggle to provide consistent fantasy value unless his playing time increases.

Bagley contributed two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Bagley saw limited action in Denver's season opener, with Trevon Brazile logging more minutes and collecting 12 rebounds off the bench. The modest workload suggests Bagley could struggle to carve out a consistent fantasy role unless his playing time increases.

Braun recorded seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.

Braun struggled to find his shooting touch, particularly from beyond the arc, but maintained a substantial workload in Denver's starting lineup. His playing time remains encouraging for fantasy purposes, though he'll need to improve his offensive efficiency to provide more consistent production.

Brazile contributed four points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 12 rebounds over 18 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Brazile made an immediate impact on the glass in Denver's season opener, collecting three offensive rebounds and nine defensive boards despite limited playing time. His shooting was inefficient, but the strong rebounding performance could help him earn additional opportunities in the frontcourt rotation.