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LeVert (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

LeVert opened his Milwaukee tenure outside the rotation, a disappointing development for a veteran capable of providing scoring and secondary playmaking. He'll need to work his way into a meaningful role before warranting consideration in most fantasy leagues.

Trent (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

The veteran sharpshooter was unable to crack Milwaukee's rotation despite the team's Opening-Night defeat. Trent has the perimeter shooting ability to contribute when called upon, but his uncertain workload makes him difficult to trust in fantasy formats.

Carter (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 132-125 loss to Atlanta.

Carter wasn't called upon in Orlando's season opener, suggesting he'll primarily serve as backcourt depth. The veteran guard will likely need an injury or rotation adjustment to receive consistent playing time.

Kispert (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 132-125 win over Orlando.

The veteran sharpshooter was excluded from Atlanta's initial rotation despite the high-scoring contest. Kispert's perimeter shooting could eventually earn him opportunities, but he'll need to establish a consistent role before offering reliable fantasy production.

Finney-Smith (coach's decision) did not play in Atlanta's 132-125 win over Orlando on Wednesday.

The veteran forward was left out of the Hawks' rotation in their first regular-season contest. He'll need to carve out a consistent role before becoming a reliable fantasy contributor.

Dunn logged seven points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 victory over the Kings.

Getting the start in the backcourt due to Bradley Beal (knee) being on the shelf, Dunn mainly left the scoring to Darius Garland while the former led the Clippers in assists and made a strong impact on defense. Dunn started 68 of 82 regular-season games last season and averaged a modest 7.3 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 boards, 1.6 steals and 1.0 threes in 27.2 minutes, and his role doesn't seem likely to change much once the backcourt gets healthier.

Lopez closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-96 win over Sacramento.

The 38-year-old managed only one double-double in 75 regular-season games last season, but Lopez wasted no time matching that total in 2026-27. He's been used mainly as a stretch big in recent years, hurting his rebounding numbers, but with only the unproven Isaiah Jackson ahead of him on the depth chart at center, Lopez could see more traditional usage near the basket and reverse that trend to some degree.

Garland accumulated 30 points (11-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 victory over the Kings.

The 26-year-old thrived as the focal point of the Clippers offense in the absence of Bradley Beal (knee) and Brandon Ingram (Achilles), leading all scorers on the night in an efficient performance. Garland could be headed for career-high shot volume until his big-name teammates get healthy, giving him a chance reach the 20 PPG plateau for the fourth time.

Sabonis had 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 18 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.

The veteran big fell just short of a triple-double in the season opener, but he was one of only four Kings to even score in double digits on the night. Sabonis is likely to have trade rumors circling his head once again as part of a rebuilding roster, but as long as he remains in Sacramento he'll be one of the team's main options and should see more than enough usage to bounce back from a rough 2025-26 that saw him play just 19 regular-season games due to knee trouble.

Allen (knee) said he expects to play Thursday against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen is listed as questionable on the latest injury report. He was able to get some shots up Thursday morning, however, and it sounds like he intends to push through the minor injury. The Cavaliers may keep a close eye on his minutes if he's cleared to suit up.