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Tyson tallied 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-0 FT), a rebound, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 win over the Nets.

Tyson bounced back from his three-point performance against Philadelphia in the regular-season opener Thursday, making three triples while contributing four assists in a reserve role this time around. With Cleveland featuring several established offensive options, Tyson may struggle to deliver consistent fantasy value unless his workload increases, as he's played under 25 minutes off the bench in his first two appearances this season.

Johnson recorded 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.

Johnson was one of four Brooklyn players -- and the only one who came off the bench -- to score in double digits in Saturday's loss. The former Auburn standout saw an expanded role off the bench after playing just five minutes in the regular-season opener against Charlotte on Wednesday, but he's unlikely to hover around the 20-minute mark consistently. He should be a depth option in the frontcourt and not much more, which limits his fantasy appeal considerably.

Randle delivered 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.

Randle followed his 33-point performance in the season opener with a more balanced offensive performance this time around, reducing his shot attempts while contributing as a facilitator. His scoring output could fluctuate depending on how the Nets distribute opportunities between him and Michael Porter, as well as on the likes of Egor Demin and Mikel Brown (rest) stepping up from time to time. But Randle should be one of the Nets' go-to offensive options every time he steps on the hardwood, which should give him enough of a floor to be a reliable contributor in most contests.

Demin posted 22 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 31 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.

Demin rebounded from a four-point season opener with a much stronger offensive performance, connecting on five triples after missing all five of his attempts Wednesday. His six assists were also encouraging after recording just two in his debut. The 31-minute workload suggests Brooklyn will continue giving him significant opportunities, although his shooting consistency remains a concern for fantasy managers. His long-term upside should be somewhere in the middle between this impressive outing and the struggles he endured in the opener.

Kennard provided 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 victory over the Warriors.

Kennard came off the bench, making his first appearance of the season after missing the opener due to a minor knee concern. He finished with 11 points in 18 minutes, a serviceable outing given the likely rust. Phoenix has a number of backup guard options, including Kennard, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin. While all three are likely to be an every-night part of the rotation, they could also cut into each other's playing time, making their respective fantasy value hard to project.

Reath supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across three minutes during Saturday's 131-122 victory over Golden State.

With Oso Ighodaro currently sidelined due to an oblique injury, Reath is penciled in as the backup center behind Khaman Maluach. However, Phoenix opted instead to go with a number of small-ball lineups, limiting Reath to just three minutes. He could certainly see more court time moving forward, but it is unlikely to be enough to warrant fantasy attention outside of very deep leagues.

Maluach logged nine points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 victory over the Warriors.

Maluach fell just short of a double-double while also adding three combined steals and blocks. With Oso Ighodaro (oblique) sidelined, Maluach is basically the last man standing when it comes to center minutes. Seen as a potential breakout candidate this season, it's clear that the path forward is going to be a bumpy one. With that said, there is certainly enough upside to warrant holding in most leagues, particularly for those needing traditional big-man numbers.

Ike ended with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.

Ike was given the starting nod, with Golden State going without a number of its usual rotation pieces. Ike has played relatively well in all three games this season, highlighting the Warriors' lack of center depth. While this should be viewed as an outlier, the fact is that he could certainly force his way into even more minutes given the lack of stellar competition. He isn't someone who needs to be prioritized but should be monitored moving forward.

Melton notched 25 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.

After two poor performances to open the season, Melton finally turned things around, rewarding those who managed to hold onto him. While it did take a number of injuries for him to get there, this was definitely an encouraging effort by the veteran. Based on this performance, he is probably worth holding for at least a few more games, just in case this spurs him into action.

Williams accumulated 20 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.

With Golden State opting to rest a number of players, Williams was inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season. He certainly made the most of his opportunity, finishing as one of three Warriors players to score at least 20 points. While this is likely just a one-off, it is worth keeping an eye on Williams' role moving forward. Should Golden State's trajectory continue downward, there is a scenario in which Williams could see more run later in the season.