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Fears posted 20 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during the Pelicans' 121-99 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Fears filled up the box score for a second consecutive game, leading the Pelicans in assists while finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Saddiq Bey (25 points). Fears struggled with his shot over his first four games of the 2026-27 regular season, but he's gone 18-for-28 (64.3 percent) from the field over his last two outings, including 4-for-7 from three-point range. The second-year pro is trending in the right direction and will have momentum on his side heading into Monday's road tilt against the Grizzlies.

Maxey finished with 38 points (13-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 win over Charlotte.

With LeBron James (rest) and Joel Embiid (foot) sidelined for this contest, Maxey stepped up to lead Philadelphia to its sixth win of the 2026-27 campaign. The 25-year-old got off to a hot start, and while he cooled off in the second and third quarters, he got back on track in the fourth by scoring 15 of his 38 points to seal the deal. Maxey has played at an MVP level, averaging a career-best 29.6 points along with 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.7 steals over 37.6 minutes per outing in seven regular-season appearances.

Johnson (ankle) did not return to Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans. He finished with 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes.

Johnson was on the court for the final seconds of the third quarter but didn't see the floor for the entire fourth. The Hawks were facing a large deficit, so the decision to keep him sidelined for the final quarter may have been a precautionary measure. Nevertheless, Johnson's injury status is worth monitoring heading into the Hawks' next game, which takes place Monday against the Pacers. If he were to miss time, then Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort would likely be the top candidates to enter Atlanta's starting lineup.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Johnson may have tweaked his ankle toward the tail end of the third quarter, as he was subbed out for Dyson Daniels for the start of the fourth. Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort are both in line for more minutes while Johnson is out of the game.

Landale (hip) won't return to Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Landale only logged one minute Saturday before exiting the contest. His next opportunity to get back on the floor will come Monday versus Indiana. In the meantime, Asa Newell should see more playing time behind Onyeka Okongwu.

Carr (oblique) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Carr, the No. 24 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, has been cleared to make his regular-season debut Saturday following his recovery from a right oblique strain that he picked up during the preseason. It's not clear what his role in the rotation will look like, but he could see most of his minutes in the G League.

Williams (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Williams has missed the past two games for the Lakers, and with Sunday's game being the first of a back-to-back, he might need to spend one more game on the inactive list. If he's out again, Quentin Grimes will help fill his minutes.

Thomas (foot) is listed as available for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

After missing Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks, Thomas will be back on the floor Saturday. The rookie has appeared in two regular-season games thus far, averaging 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 20.0 minutes per contest. He has also shot an efficient 66.7 percent from downtown.

Spencer is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday.

Spencer has come off the bench in each of the first five games of the regular season, but he'll get his first start of the 2026-27 campaign Saturday due to the absence of Ty Jerome (back). Spencer is averaging 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 18.0 minutes per game.

Beringer will start Saturday against the Spurs, Jack Borman of Lockedon Wolves reports.

Beringer will draw the start with Rudy Gobert (back) out, making him an intriguing plug-and-play option in daily fantasy leagues. Beringer can struggle with foul trouble, and he'll have a tough matchup against San Antonio, but he can rack up the rebounds and defensive stats when given the opportunity.