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Robinson (rest) won't play Monday against the Wizards.

Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Robinson will be held out for load management despite seeing just 13 minutes Sunday. Despite his per-minute upside, Robinson could be a frustrating player to roster in fantasy formats. Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele could see a bump in playing time as a result Monday.

The Clippers assigned Niederhauser to the G League's San Diego Clippers on Monday.

Niederhauser has been unable to crack the rotation thus far, with an average of 4.4 minutes in three appearances. Expect him to get plenty of reps in the G League to open his rookie season.

Looney (knee) recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes in Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.

Making his Pelicans debut after he had missed the team's first five games while recovering from a left knee sprain, Looney ousted Derik Queen for the top backup job at center behind starter Yves Missi. Though he's a rugged defender and strong rebounder, Looney's low-usage game will make it difficult to extract much fantasy value from him, especially while he's stuck in a sub-20-minute role.

Drummond closed Sunday's 129-105 victory over Brooklyn with five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes.

Drummond saw increased playing time in Joel Embiid's (injury management) absence and was able to make an impact. It's also worth noting that despite not starting over Adem Bona, Drummond still posted more points and rebounds while seeing more minutes. However, when Embiid returns Tuesday against Chicago, Drummond will likely shift back to his role as the team's third-string center.

Carlson ended with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 victory over New Orleans.

Sunday marked Carlson's fourth time reaching double digits in scoring in his career, and the reason for his extended playing time was due to Chet Holmgren (back) being ruled out and Ousmane Dieng (calf) leaving the game early. If these respective injuries persist for Holmgren and Dieng, Carlson may find himself in a role as the backup big man to Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams.

Filipowski racked up four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets.

Taylor Hendricks replaced Filipowski in the first unit and responded with a strong 14-point outing in 25 minutes. Filipowski is shooting 36.8 percent from the field to open the campaign, so it's not a surprise to see the Jazz go in a different direction, at least in the short term.

Hayes provided 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over Miami.

Making his first start of the season, Hayes delivered an impressive offensive performance, albeit with limited usage. The 25-year-old center will return to the bench as soon as Deandre Ayton's back spasms subside, but Hayes will be an intriguing fantasy option in the short term if he gets another starting opportunity or two.

Robinson notched zero points (0-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 13 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 win over Chicago.

Robinson saw a very limited workload Sunday as the Knicks continue to tread with extreme caution. Prior to the season, there were many reports about load management for Robinson, and this has the look of a frustrating situation for fantasy managers. Robinson's status for Monday's game versus the Wizards is very much in the air.

Adebayo chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Lakers.

The five assists and three steals were both season highs for Adebayo, although his 11 field-goal attempts were a season low. The veteran big man has adapted his game as the Heat try to work Kel'el Ware into the starting five at center, adding a true three-point shot to his skill set. Through six games, Adebayo is averaging 22.0 points, 9.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 34.2 minutes.

Wembanyama closed Sunday's 130-118 loss to Phoenix with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes.

The third-year superstar failed to score in double digits for the first time in over a calendar year -- the Thunder held him to six points on 1-for-5 shooting from the floor Oct. 30, 2024 -- but Wembanyama still made an impact on the defensive end as he rejected at least three shots for the fifth time in six games to start the season. His 4.7 blocks a game leads the NBA in the early going, and by a massive margin as the Wizards' Alex Sarr is second at 2.2. Wembanyama has added 26.7 points, 13.7 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 threes to his ledger while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.