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Wagner accumulated 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.

Wagner picked up three early fouls, ultimately limiting him to 29 minutes. However, he made the most of his time on the floor, ending as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. Wagner, along with Paolo Banchero, will be looking to put last season in the rearview mirror, having both dealt with relatively significant injuries. Assuming he can stay on the floor, expect Wagner to flirt with top 50 value in standard leagues.

Suggs racked up six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.

Suggs struggled to find any rhythm Wednesday, managing just six points despite playing 32 minutes. He did rack up a pair of steals, providing fantasy managers with some respite. Perhaps the biggest positive to come out of the game was the fact that he played in excess of 30 minutes. Missed games have been a major issue for Suggs throughout his career, up to and including last season. Those who drafted him this season will be hoping he can finally stay on the floor.

Haliburton had 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 assists, two rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 123-120 win over the Pelicans.

Haliburton shot just 4-for-11 from the floor through the first three quarters, though he turned it around when it mattered most and dropped 13 points in the fourth quarter. The star point guard finished with a game-high 12 assists and was the Pacers' second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (30 points). However, Haliburton also committed four turnovers in the close victory.

Edwards ended with 45 points (16-29 FG, 9-17 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 victory over Miami.

Edwards was dominant Wednesday, setting a new franchise Opening Night scoring record to lead the Timberwolves to a victory to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick averaged a career-best 28.8 points along with 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals over 35.0 minutes per contest in 2025-26. However, he appeared in only 61 games, marking the first season of his career with fewer than 72 appearances. Edwards has MVP potential, and while he'll face heavy competition for the award, he could at least be a finalist at the end of the year, assuming he stays healthy.

Carter amassed 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.

Carter scored an efficient 22 points despite the loss, putting to rest any doubts there were regarding his role as the starting center. Seen as his primary competition for playing time, Nikola Vucevic managed just five minutes, while Goga Bitadze saw 12 minutes. While this is only a one-game sample size, it does appear as though Carter should be able to maintain relevance in standard leagues, although expecting 22 points from him on most nights feels unlikely.

Johnson ended Wednesday's 132-125 victory over Orlando with 20 points (7-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists over 28 minutes.

Johnson recorded his first double-double of the season, albeit on an inefficient 7-of-19 from the field. Along with the majority of the starting lineup, Johnson's playing time was limited, with head coach Quin Snyder opting to ease his players into the season. All things considered, this was a strong outing for Johnson, although fantasy managers would love to see a little more from him on the defensive end moving forward.

Wiggins closed with 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over Orlando.

Wiggins was one of only two Hawks players to log more than 30 minutes, despite playing off the bench. He finished with 16 points in his 32 minutes, an encouraging sign for what might be to come. However, the majority of the starting five played somewhat limited minutes as the team eases into the season. Keeping that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising to see Wiggins' playing time decrease slightly over the coming weeks.

Wilson recorded 16 points (7-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals and one block over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 135-92 season-opening loss to the Raptors.

While the counting stats were nice, the rookie did not score efficiently and also finished with a game-high nine turnovers. Poor shooting and turnover issues tend to come with rookies, but Wilson will need to do a better job of taking care of the rock in Friday's game in Milwaukee.

George tallied 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

George delivered an efficient shooting performance from beyond the arc, though it wasn't enough to help the Jazz secure a win in their regular-season opener. The 22-year-old point guard also led Utah in assists, finishing as the only Utah player to dish out more than three dimes. George is coming off a career year in 2025-26, and he should remain one of the team's top offensive options despite the addition of Darryn Peterson.

Daniels closed with 20 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and five steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 victory over the Magic.

Daniels was in his bag to begin the season, getting it done on both ends of the floor. Coming off a strong showing during the 2025-26 season, Daniels will look to advance his game this year, particularly on the offensive end. Although he missed both of his three-point attempts, the fact that he attempted 13 shots was encouraging. He has a chance to lead the league in steals, which provides fantasy managers with a sense of reassurance when it comes to his overall value.