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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.

Hachimura registered 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 win over Sacramento.

After jumping ship from the Lakers to the crosstown-rival Clippers over the summer, Hachimura opened the new year in a starting position with his new squad. As long as he stays in the first unit, the veteran forward should be able to supply late-round fantasy value.

Cain logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.

Cain received a modest opportunity off Orlando's bench but failed to make an impact, going scoreless without recording a rebound, assist, steal or block. He'll likely need to earn a larger role before becoming relevant outside the deepest fantasy formats.

Dick closed Wednesday's 121-96 win over Sacramento with 12 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one block across 19 minutes.

With the rebuilding Clippers dealing with several injuries already, Dick stitched up an Opening Night rotation spot. A 2023 first-rounder, Dick remains worth monitoring on waiver wires until his role becomes more solidified.

LaRavia logged 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors.

LaRavia came off the bench during the regular-season opener, with Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle starting on the wings. LaRavia could work his way into the starting lineup if he continues to provide solid all-around production like he did Wednesday, but he'll have to move past an injury scare, as he left the contest early due to a right ankle injury. Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after the game there was no official update on LaRavia's status, but there was more optimism postgame than when he initially went down, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

Murray ended with two points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.

Murray showed signs of rust in his season debut, failing to convert any of his three-point attempts. The sharpshooter is locked into a starting role for the rebuilding Kings, and Murray should be a strong source of triples and defensive stats once he finds his shooting touch.

Achiuwa notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.

Achiuwa provided a spark off the bench in his season debut Wednesday. With Maxime Raynaud (knee) and Dylan Cardwell (ankle) starting the year on the shelf, Achiuwa should carry some short-term streaming appeal in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Bane logged 18 points (5-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.

Bane struggled with his shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc, but salvaged his fantasy performance with three steals and three triples. The veteran guard maintained a significant offensive role alongside Paolo Banchero and should continue receiving ample opportunities to contribute as a scorer and perimeter threat.

Dort notched eight points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Magic.

Dort played a substantial role in Atlanta's second unit but struggled to find his offensive rhythm, making just two field goals. He remains capable of contributing three-pointers and defensive statistics, although the Hawks' collection of perimeter scorers could limit his offensive opportunities.

Landale posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 victory over Orlando.

Landale provided an efficient scoring boost off the bench, reaching double figures despite attempting only five field goals. He served as Atlanta's primary reserve center behind Onyeka Okongwu, though his limited rebounding production and modest workload could restrict his value to deeper fantasy leagues.