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Flemings totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 victory over the Magic.

The rookie guard couldn't get a shot to fall in his first regular-season appearance, but he contributed as a rebounder and facilitator off Atlanta's bench. Flemings will likely face competition for minutes in a backcourt featuring CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, limiting his immediate fantasy appeal.

Okongwu contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over Orlando.

Okongwu struggled with his perimeter shot but made up for his modest scoring output by leading Atlanta in assists. The starting center's playmaking was encouraging, though he failed to record a defensive statistic. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should keep him valuable despite occasional scoring fluctuations.

McCollum amassed 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 victory over the Magic.

McCollum made an immediate impact in Atlanta's starting backcourt, knocking down four triples while missing just two shots from the field. Although Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 31 points, McCollum provided efficient complementary scoring and should remain a dependable source of points and three-pointers.

Huff (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 123-120 win over New Orleans.

Indiana opted not to use Huff despite the tightly contested matchup. The veteran center appears to be behind other frontcourt options in the Pacers' rotation, limiting his immediate fantasy appeal unless his workload increases.

Prosper (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 123-103 win over Utah.

The forward remained on Memphis' bench throughout the comfortable victory. Prosper appears to be outside the Grizzlies' preferred rotation and will likely need additional opportunities to become relevant in deeper fantasy formats.

Hendricks (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 123-103 win over Utah.

Memphis cruised to an opening-night victory without needing Hendricks in its rotation. The forward faces competition for frontcourt minutes and will need to establish a more consistent role before generating meaningful fantasy appeal.

Bamba (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 123-103 loss to Memphis.

Utah leaned on Jaxson Hayes and Jaren Jackson in the frontcourt, leaving Bamba without an opportunity in the season opener. The veteran center appears to be a depth option and could struggle to find consistent minutes without injuries ahead of him.

Williams (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 135-92 loss to Toronto.

Williams remained on Chicago's bench despite the Bulls suffering a 43-point defeat. His absence from the rotation is a concerning development for his early-season fantasy value, and he'll need to regain the coaching staff's trust to secure meaningful minutes.

Mann (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 110-103 loss to Charlotte.

The veteran wing was left out of Brooklyn's rotation as the team prioritized other perimeter options. Mann's experience could earn him opportunities later in the campaign, but his immediate fantasy outlook is limited.

Wolf (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 110-103 loss to Charlotte.

The second-year big man didn't receive an opportunity in Brooklyn's defeat on Opening Night. Wolf will need to carve out a more substantial role in the Nets' frontcourt before becoming relevant in standard fantasy formats.