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Green registered 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 124-83 loss to Portland.

Green put together modest production in Wednesday's blowout defeat, which became lopsided early on. The 24-year-old guard endured an injury-ruined 2025-26 campaign, but he has a clean bill of health this year and should get on track before long.

Bridges amassed eight points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-83 loss to the Trail Blazers.

It was a quiet team debut for Bridges, who more or less went down with the ship Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward is expected to play a big role as one of Phoenix's secondary scoring options behind Devin Booker, and better days are ahead for Bridges.

Jakucionis had 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to the Wizards.

Jakucionis made a strong first impression in his regular-season debut with Milwaukee, finishing as the team's third-leading scorer while shooting efficiently and converting all six free-throw attempts. The young guard also logged the most minutes of any Bucks reserve, suggesting he could carve out a meaningful role in the rotation and emerge as an intriguing fantasy option in deeper leagues.

Clingan amassed 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-83 victory over the Suns.

None of Portland's starters reached the 25-minute mark, as Wednesday's season opener got out of hand early. Clingan still was able to flirt with a double-double, and bigger performances are likely ahead in more competitive contests.

Jackson produced 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 win over the Kings.

Jackson won the Clippers' Opening Night starting job at center, but veteran Brook Lopez soundly outperformed him Wednesday. This position battle should remain worth keeping tabs on in the early going, as Jackson could lose his grip on the first unit if Lopez continues to outproduce him off the bench.

Kuzma totaled five points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

Kuzma endured a difficult shooting night against his former team, converting just two of nine attempts while committing three turnovers. His three steals helped offset the offensive struggles, but he was outscored by several Milwaukee reserves, including Kasparas Jakucionis and Brayden Burries. Kuzma remains part of the Bucks' starting lineup, though his scoring consistency and offensive role will be worth monitoring.

Turner notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to the Wizards.

Turner knocked down two triples and contributed a block in his first regular-season appearance of the campaign, but his overall production was modest despite a substantial workload. The veteran center committed three turnovers and struggled to make a significant defensive impact as Anthony Davis erupted for 34 points and 12 rebounds. Turner should continue to provide value through his combination of three-point shooting and shot-blocking, though fantasy managers will hope for stronger defensive numbers moving forward.

Jones racked up eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 win over the Kings.

Jones put forth a productive Opening Night performance, contributing both defensively and as a playmaker. The door is open for Jones to handle more playing time until Brandon Ingram moves past an Achilles injury, but it's worth noting Jones has typically been a low-usage player throughout the course of his career.

Vucevic ended Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks with one rebound and one assist in five minutes.

Vucevic saw extremely limited action in Orlando's season opener, failing to attempt a shot while Wendell Carter started at center and Goga Bitadze played 12 minutes off the bench. The veteran's minimal workload is a concerning sign for his fantasy outlook, and he'll need a significant increase in playing time to provide consistent production.

Bitadze closed Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks with six points (1-3 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes.

Bitadze made the most of his limited playing time, collecting three offensive rebounds and converting four free throws. However, Wendell Carter handled the starting center duties and Nikola Vucevic also saw action, leaving Bitadze with an uncertain path to consistent minutes.