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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.

Diallo closed with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Diallo saw an expanded role after Cameron Johnson (ankle) was unable to return following halftime. If Johnson remains sidelined, Diallo could enter the starting lineup and see additional minutes, though his limited offensive production makes him a speculative fantasy option.

Caldwell-Pope provided three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over Cleveland.

Caldwell-Pope played a meaningful role off Philadelphia's bench but attempted just one shot, leaving him with minimal offensive production. While the veteran wing should continue contributing perimeter defense and occasional three-pointers, his limited offensive involvement makes him a low-upside fantasy option.

Walker racked up two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in four minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over Cleveland.

Walker was barely involved in Philadelphia's rotation, making his only field-goal attempt during a brief appearance off the bench. With the 76ers boasting considerable frontcourt depth, the 24-year-old forward faces an uphill battle for consistent minutes and fantasy relevance.

Porter finished Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers with zero points (0-1 FG), three rebounds and one steal in seven minutes.

Porter saw minimal playing time in Cleveland's season opener, attempting just one shot while operating near the end of the rotation. With James Harden and Donovan Mitchell handling the bulk of the backcourt responsibilities, Porter faces an uphill battle for consistent minutes and fantasy relevance.

Hezonja produced 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 19 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

Hezonja provided an offensive spark off Cleveland's bench but struggled from long range, missing all five three-point attempts. His contributions in the defensive categories were encouraging, though his modest workload could limit his fantasy appeal unless he establishes a larger role in the rotation.

Watson amassed eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

Watson struggled offensively in his first regular-season appearance with Cleveland, missing all three attempts from beyond the arc while committing five turnovers. His defensive contributions provided some fantasy value, but he'll need to improve his efficiency and rebounding to capitalize on his substantial playing time.

Harden contributed 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Harden had a decent stat line in a game where Donovan Mitchell was the only Cavaliers player to cross the 20-point threshold. Harden led the team in assists and finished third in scoring, so he certainly made his presence felt. However, that stat line is a step in the wrong direction compared to the 2025-26 season, where Harden averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers. This was a slow start for Harden, but he should recover his go-to playmaking and scoring role sooner rather than later.

Mobley notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Mobley scored 15 of his 18 points before halftime, struggling to remain involved offensively as Philadelphia mounted its comeback. His eight rebounds were encouraging and ranked second on the team behind Donovan Mitchell's 10. Still, the absence of defensive counting stats limited his overall fantasy production. Mobley should remain a reliable source of rebounds and defensive contributions, although his scoring opportunities could fluctuate with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell handling much of Cleveland's offensive creation.