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Porter posted 23 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and a steal across 36 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 win over the Pacers.

Porter led Brooklyn in scoring and narrowly missed what would've been his second double-double of the season en route to helping the Nets secure their first victory of the season. Porter continues to offer a strong combination of scoring, perimeter volume, and rebounding, making him a valuable fantasy contributor across all formats and one of Brooklyn's go-to options on offense alongside Julius Randle. Porter has scored at least 20 points in four of his six appearances so far.

The Clippers recalled Niederhauser (foot) from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.

Niederhauser remains unlikely to play a meaningful role in the short term following a seven-month recovery from foot surgery. The 23-year-old might instead make a phased return to action, possibly seeing limited minutes at some point in upcoming weeks and making some appearances in the G League. Last season, he averaged 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per regular-season game during his rookie year.

The Clippers recalled Ingram (Achilles) from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.

Ingram appears to be making steady progress after missing the opening run of the 2026-27 season through a partial Achilles tear, although it remains unclear when he'll be an option again for the Clippers and how quickly he'll regain playing time. Having worked with the G League squad Sunday, the versatile man is back with the main team, and his eventual return to action will restore a major piece of the rotation. However, while Ingram remains out, Darius Garland and Kris Dunn look set to carry most of the workload in upcoming contests.

Richardson contributed four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), a rebound and three assists across 26 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 loss to the Celtics.

Richardson struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, missing all four of his three-point attempts while contributing little outside of playmaking. His 26-minute workload provided opportunities, as he continues to start due to the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee), but his lack of production is concerning. Through four starts, Richardson is averaging just 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. His inconsistent shooting and modest statistical contributions make him difficult to trust outside deeper formats.

Wagner finished with 14 points (5-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists across 40 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 loss to the Celtics.

Wagner endured a difficult shooting performance but compensated with a career-high 12 assists, demonstrating his ability to generate fantasy value through playmaking while getting his teammates involved. His 40-minute workload and 20 field-goal attempts highlighted his substantial offensive responsibilities with Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) unavailable. Wagner's expanded facilitating role provides considerable upside, although his efficiency remains an important factor in his overall fantasy production. Through six games, he's shooting just 39.6 percent from the field and 19.4 percent of his threes.

Bane delivered 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 40 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 loss to the Celtics.

Bane was Orlando's most effective perimeter scorer and has been on a tear lately, sinking at least four three-pointers in three of his last four appearances while shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc over that stretch. Bane has also scored at least 19 points three times in that span and should continue to play a prominent offensive role for a Magic team missing Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee).

The Clippers recalled Strus (foot) from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.

Strus spent the weekend on assignment with San Diego as he continued to work in overcoming a partially torn plantar fascia that has prevented him from making his season debut. Following a considerable absence, he may initially play at the G League level, looking to get back on track before offering the NBA squad a reliable second-unit contributor of points and rebounds.

Garza tallied 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 108-97 win over the Magic.

Garza made an efficient contribution in limited action, setting a new season-high mark in scoring while also putting up solid peripheral contributions in other categories. He's likely to remain the No. 3 center behind Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, so even if he has solid contributions like Sunday's, his fantasy upside will remain close to minimal. His reserve role and modest playing time limit his fantasy reliability, making him more appealing in deeper leagues.

White registered 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 win over the Magic.

White has been underwhelming to start the season, and fantasy managers likely expected better numbers from the veteran combo guard. While White continues to see steady playing time above 30 minutes, reaching that mark in four of his six appearances, he has scored 15-plus points just twice. White's defensive activity and three-point shooting provide a useful foundation, but his scoring numbers are down compared to recent years -- he's averaging just 11.8 points per game, and that would be his lowest mark since joining the Celtics in the 2021-22 season.

New Orleans recalled Johnson from the G League's Laketown Squadron on Sunday.

Johnson has recorded just three minutes of NBA play this campaign as he continues to be constantly assigned to the G League side. Still, he may have an opportunity to add backup behind the primary options Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears in upcoming contests. While his value is limited in his current role, Johnson may be more active for the Squadron if he's assigned again when they open their G League season Nov. 8.