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Quickley tallied 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound, seven assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Quickley struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just two of eight attempts, but his seven assists and two steals helped compensate for the inefficient shooting. His role as Toronto's primary facilitator continues to provide consistent playmaking opportunities, but Quickley's value remains strongest when his scoring complements his assist totals.

Barnes registered 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Barnes delivered another well-rounded fantasy performance, contributing across four major statistical categories despite Toronto's disappointing second half. His three steals were particularly valuable, and Barnes continues to offer a strong fantasy floor through his rebounding, playmaking and scoring, as well as his defensive activity. He's scored at least 20 points in six of his eight appearances this season.

Barrett posted 22 points (7-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Barrett reached the 20-point mark for the seventh time in eight games this season, reinforcing his status as one of Toronto's most consistent scoring options while Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out. His offensive volume remains encouraging, although his limited defensive production and modest playmaking restrict his fantasy ceiling. Barrett's dependable scoring provides a solid foundation, especially in points-based formats.

Jerome notched 23 points (10-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and a block across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers.

Jerome tied for Memphis' scoring lead despite struggling from beyond the arc, making just two of 10 three-point attempts. His 20 field-goal attempts once again showed the prominent role he has on offense for the Grizzlies, although four turnovers diminished his fantasy production. Jerome's scoring opportunities provide meaningful upside, and he's enjoying an outstanding start to the season with averages of 27.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest.

Edey delivered 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers.

Edey delivered his first double-double of the season while providing two blocks despite playing just 25 minutes. His efficient shooting and strong rebounding helped compensate for limited offensive opportunities. Edey's fantasy value remains anchored by rebounds, field-goal percentage and rim protection, although his relatively modest workload and scoring figures can restrict his overall ceiling. He's averaging just 7.4 points, albeit with 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, per game.

Boozer finished with 10 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers.

Boozer endured a difficult shooting performance, converting just four of 14 attempts while committing four turnovers. His six rebounds and four assists helped salvage some fantasy value, but the lack of efficient scoring restricted his overall impact. Boozer continues to find ways to produce, but his lack of shooting efficiency limits his fantasy impact. Through eight games, he's making just 36.4 percent of his shots and 36.7 percent of his threes.

Jackson tallied 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 win over the Grizzlies.

Jackson made a meaningful impact in limited action, connecting on three three-pointers while collecting seven rebounds and two steals. His ability to contribute across multiple categories was encouraging, but his modest playing time remains a limitation for fantasy consistency. He might have some upside in deeper leagues, but he doesn't carry a ton of appeal in standard formats.

Nesmith registered 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), a rebound, two assists, three steals and a block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 win over the Grizzlies.

Nesmith delivered the decisive three-pointer in the closing seconds, extending Indiana's lead after Memphis had pulled within one point. His four combined defensive stats significantly boosted his fantasy production despite modest rebounding and playmaking totals. Nesmith's established playing time and defensive contributions support his value in category formats, although his scoring consistency remains dependent on perimeter efficiency. He's been trending in the right direction, however, as he has scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances.

Siakam posted 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 win over the Grizzlies.

Siakam delivered an efficient offensive performance while adding three combined defensive stats, helping Indiana snap its five-game losing streak. His 30-minute workload was slightly modest for a primary scoring option, but his balanced contributions supported another productive fantasy outing. Siakam remains a dependable source of points and rebounds, with defensive activity providing additional value.

Cleveland recalled Diop (knee) from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Thursday.

Diop is apparently nearing his return to action following a few days of work with the G League team. However, it remains unclear when he'll be cleared to take part in an NBA game. Still, the center is currently not projected as a primary option for the squad and will likely see limited minutes once he's healthy, sitting behind Jarrett Allen and Thomas Bryant in the rotation.