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Rollins totaled nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to Washington.

Rollins had a tough time getting his shot to drop, and he seemed to struggle asserting himself in the offense alongside Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez. However, we wouldn't overreact to one game, given that Rollins was a top-50 player last season. He may just need some time to gel with his new teammates.

Hunter will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Ben Simmons is out for the season with a torn Achilles, opening the door for Hunter to step into the starting five. The 28-year-old appeared in only two games after being traded to Sacramento last season, and he averaged 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals across 26.1 minutes per contest in 45 regular-season games (25 starts) between the Kings and Cavaliers.

Alexander-Walker finished Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Magic with 31 points (8-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes.

Alexander-Walker torched the nets from downtown in Atlanta's regular-season opener, leading all players in triples en route to a team-high scoring total. He also got to the charity stripe frequently and paced the Hawks in free throws made. The 28-year-old swingman is coming off a career year in his first season with Atlanta and should remain one of the team's top offensive options alongside Jalen Johnson.

Santos will start in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

With the Warriors down some players, Santos will enter the starting lineup on Opening Night. The 24-year-old averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 30.1 minutes per contest in 30 starts throughout the 2025-26 campaign.

Melton will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Brandin Podziemski won't suit up due to lower-back soreness, opening the door for Melton to enter the starting five. The 28-year-old guard started 24 games in the 2025-26 regular season, averaging 12.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.7 steals across 24.5 minutes per game in those outings.

Ighodaro won't start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Khaman Maluach will get the starting nod in Phoenix's regular-season opener, sending Ighodaro to the bench in his return to game action. The third-year big man still figures to play a sizable role in the absence of Mark Williams (shoulder), and it wouldn't be surprising to see Ighodaro draw starts in the future.

Maluach will start in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Maluach will start over Oso Ighodaro on Opening Night, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges. Maluach can rack up the boards and defensive stats when given the minutes, so getting the starting nod in the regular-season opener is great for his fantasy outlook.

Monk (ankle) won't play Wednesday versus the Clippers.

Monk was initially listed as questionable. However, after being downgraded to doubtful, the veteran has officially been ruled out for the opener. With Monk unavailable, Nique Clifford, Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden could each receive a few extra minutes.

Potter (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Potter was in danger of missing this contest, though after recently being upgraded to probable, he is now officially good to go Wednesday night. However, even though the 28-year-old is cleared to suit up, that doesn't mean he'll be on the floor often on Opening Night.

Eason was ejected in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Dallas after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. He'll finish with two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and one steal in three minutes.

The 25-year-old forward was tossed after shoving P.J. Washington. With Eason unavailable the rest of the way, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Reed Sheppard could see increased playing time.