Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) are probable for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.

As was the case ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Kings, Murray and Gordon are considered probable for Wednesday night. That tag suggests both will ultimately be cleared to play. While Murray played 37 minutes on Tuesday, Gordon only played 30. Bruce Brown and Peyton Watson would benefit the most if Murray or Gordon were to be ruled out.

Bruce Brown recorded 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Kings.

Brown, whose production had been modest in his first nine games, had his best showing of the season on Tuesday. He established a new season-high point total and matched his high in rebounds. However, what was most notable about Tuesday’s result was Brown being part of the closing lineup, with the struggling Cameron Johnson (five points, two rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes) relegated to the bench. While neither player is providing top-200 value in eight-cat formats, Brown’s production has been superior to Johnson’s. That’s something to watch moving forward.

Jamal Murray accounted for 23 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Kings.

Murray was back in the Nuggets’ lineup after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Pacers with a calf issue, playing 37 minutes. And he was at his best in the fourth quarter, scoring ten of the Nuggets’ 37 points. Thus far, Murray has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (36) by a round in 12-team setups. Wednesday’s game against the Clippers could be an issue for Murray, even if there were no signs of the calf injury giving him any trouble during Tuesday’s victory. Consider him questionable for Wednesday night.

Aaron Gordon amassed 17 points (5-of-11 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Kings.

Back in the Nuggets’ lineup after missing Saturday’s win over the Pacers with a hamstring injury, Gordon played 30 minutes on Tuesday without any issues. What may be of interest to fantasy managers is how he’s shot the ball from deep since going 10-of-11 in Denver’s season opener. Gordon has gone 11-of-34 since that night, including 2-of-4 on Tuesday. While the percentage isn’t great, he’s remained confident in the shot, and opposing teams have been forced to respect it more. That’s good news for the Nuggets and those who have Gordon rostered.

Nikola Jokić tallied 35 points (16-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s win over the Kings.

Jokić has scored at least 30 points in four of his last five games, a stretch that includes two double-doubles and two triple-doubles. He’s been the best player in fantasy basketball for quite some time and has shown no signs of slowing down. The only concern for fantasy managers during Week 4 may be the schedule. Denver plays twice more, beginning with Wednesday’s game against the Clippers. However, even that may not be an issue, as Jokić can put up numbers in three games that most other players can’t replicate in four.

Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) are available for Tuesday’s game against the Kings.

Murray and Gordon were initially probable for Tuesday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. The Nuggets will stick with their usual starting five, with Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokić rounding out the quintet.

Dru Smith (knee) is probable to play against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Smith should be available to occupy his typical role off the bench. He has been a solid source of steals this year, but he’s only played 17.1 minutes per game. Unless there are multiple backcourt injuries in front of him, he isn’t worth rostering.

Bam Adebayo (toe) was seen after practice on Tuesday without a boot on.

Adebayo has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but this is a positive development for him. That will be a fourth straight absence for him, and his next chance to play will be on Friday against the Knicks. Kel’el Ware will continue to start at center until Adebayo is healthy. Bam was seen getting in some work after practice, with the posted video showing him doing defensive slides.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallied 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks in Monday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Jaquez was one of two Heat players to establish a new career-high in rebounds, with Kel’el Ware being the other. Challenging to assess during draft season, Jaquez has provided excellent fantasy value despite coming off the bench. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. It’s fair to question what Jaquez can do once the Heat get Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo back, but that shouldn’t be a concern at this moment. The only negative is that Miami plays only twice more in Week 4 and will be finished with their week on Friday.

Kel’el Ware produced 14 points (7-of-13 FGs), 19 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Monday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Ware’s performance and effort level against the Cavaliers is what the Heat and fantasy managers want to see consistently. The second-year center’s 19 rebounds were a career-high, and one more than the Cleveland tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined to grab. Despite the inconsistent play, Ware is still close to a top-75 player in nine-cat formats. Games like Monday’s show what he’s capable of doing when the effort level matches the upside.

Andrew Wiggins amassed 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Based on his Yahoo! ADP of 11o, Wiggins was expected to provide late-round value in 12-team leagues this season. He’s been better than that so far, sitting within the top-75 in nine-cat formats. He made the game’s biggest play in Monday’s overtime thriller, slamming home an alley-oop pass from Nikola Jović as time expired to give Miami the win. The Heat not having Tyler Herro or Bam Adebayo gives Wiggins more room to work out of necessity, and he’s answered the call more often than not so far.

Norman Powell finished Monday’s win over the Cavaliers with 33 points (8-of-19 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers.

Having recorded six games of 20 points or more in his first seven appearances for the Heat, Powell dropped his first 30-point game on Monday. He was in “attack mode” throughout, resulting in the veteran guard attempting 14 free throws. With Bam Adebayo joining Tyler Herro on the sideline, even more of the offense runs through Powell, and he’s been up to the task. With unrestricted free agency on the horizon, Powell is providing top-25 value in nine-cat formats.

Kel’el Ware (hip) is available for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Ware popped up on the injury report with a hip injury, but was ultimately ruled in against the Cavaliers on Monday. With Bam Adebayo (toe) set to miss another game, Ware is an excellent streaming option despite the difficult matchup with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

Kel’el Ware (hip) is probable for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Ware popped up on the injury report with a right hip flexor strain. While that all sounds concerning, the Heat are listing him as probable for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers. With Bam Adebayo (toe) already ruled out, Ware is a worthwhile streaming option if he plays.

Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) are expected to play in Tuesday’s matchup with the Kings, according to Nuggets writer Brendan Vogt.

Murray and Gordon sat out Saturday for the second leg of Denver’s back-to-back set, but both are expected to suit up for Denver’s upcoming matchup with Sacramento. If both are cleared to play, Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson are expected to shift back to the bench after earning spot starts on Saturday.

Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain out for Monday’s matchup with the Cavaliers.

Adebayo will miss a third straight game, which should mean another start for Kel’el Ware. Over his last two games sans Bam, Ware has recorded 18 rebounds, two steals and six blocks.

Nikola Jokić delivered 32 points (10-of-14 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), 14 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 31 minutes, propelling the Nuggets to a 117-100 blowout win over the Pacers.

Jokić picked up the slack for a short-handed Denver lineup with Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson starting in place of an injured Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring), recording his third double-double in nine games this season — securing it with more than seven minutes left in the third quarter — as the Nuggets cruised to an easy win, leading by 13 heading into the final frame. The 30-year-old generational talent been the top overall fantasy performer so far, averaging 25 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one block through nine games. At this point, Jokić averaging a triple-double isn’t news — it’s just gravity doing what gravity does.

Nikola Jović amassed a career-high 29 points (10-of-16 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 31 minutes, powering the Heat to a 136-131 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Jović nearly recorded a triple-double off the bench against a Portland team that entered the night ranked ninth in defensive rating. He connected on three of seven attempts from beyond the arc and shot 63 percent from the field overall. The 22-year-old hasn’t exactly been a consistent fantasy contributor this season, but performances like this offer glimpses of his all-around upside as he continues to develop. An increase in three-point volume would go a long way toward unlocking his long-term scoring ceiling.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. accounted for 14 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Jaquez, who entered the night questionable with an ankle injury, served as Miami’s offensive catalyst, dishing out seven assists and delivering several clutch buckets — including a go-ahead layup with just over two minutes left. The 24-year-old guard has done a little bit of everything for the Heat while Tyler Herro remains sidelined following offseason ankle surgery, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes per game — all career highs.

Jalen Pickett, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Peyton Watson and Nikola Jokic will start against the Pacers on Saturday.

Pickett and Watson join the starting lineup with Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) sidelined. Bruce Brown should play a larger role off the bench for Denver with two starters out.

Zeke Nnaji (ankle) is available against the Pacers on Saturday.

Nnaji was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t surprising. Nnaji played four minutes in a blowout win on Friday, and while he could play more minutes with Aaron Gordon out, he won’t play enough to provide any real value in the box score.

Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Pacers on Saturday.

AG will be sidelined for the second night of this back-to-back. Peyton Watson should slide into the starting unit for this game, though there could be a few minutes for Zeke Nnaji or Hunter Tyson off the bench.

Jamal Murray (calf) has been ruled out against the Pacers on Saturday.

Murray is out for the second leg of this back-to-back, which should result in Bruce Brown entering the starting lineup. Jalen Pickett should fill out some of the reserve point guard minutes, but Nikola Jokic will continue to be the lead playmaker.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is available to play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Jaquez exited early on Friday with an ankle injury and popped up on the injury report as questionable as a result. However, Jaquez will be available and should play a significant role off the bench after logging 33 minutes in a blowout win against Charlotte.

Norman Powell (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) are available against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Both wings were initially listed as probable, so their availability isn’t surprising. They’ll both occupy their typical spots in the starting lineup, barring a change from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.

Gordon is managing a left hamstring injury and could miss Saturday’s game against the Pacers. The 30-year-old power forward is off to a hot shooting start this season. Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji would be the primary candidates to see extra minutes in Gordon’s absence.

Jamal Murray (calf) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.

Murray is dealing with left calf tightness, but hasn’t missed a game yet this season. If he’s out, Bruce Brown is next in line to pick up the slack as the backup point guard and would see a boost to his fantasy value.

Pelle Larsson (illness) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Larsson is still likely to play given his probable designation. He would even have some fantasy value in deeper formats if Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. are unable to suit up after suffering injuries on Friday night. Larsson is coming off a 20-point game on Friday night as well.

Jaime Jaquez (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Jaquez left Friday’s game against the Hornets with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old shooting guard sprained his ankle with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. His status is up in the air given his questionable designation. If Jaquez is ruled out, Nikola Jovic figures to see additional minutes.

Norman Powell (ankle) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Powell briefly left Friday’s game against the Hornets with a sprained ankle. The 32-year-old point guard finished the game with a team-high 25 points in 27 minutes. Powell is on the injury report for Saturday, but he’s likely to suit up given his probable designation.

Bam Adebayo (toe) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Adebayo was diagnosed with a big toe sprain earlier this week. While the 28-year-old center is set to miss his second consecutive game, it’s a relief for fantasy managers that he avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware should continue to start in place of Adebayo until he returns.

Nikola Jokić finished Friday’s win over the Warriors with 26 points (12-of-15 FGs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and two three-pointers.

Jokić needed only 29 minutes of game action to nearly tally a second straight double-double. He fell one rebound and one assist short of the feat, but utilized extremely efficient shooting to land his sixth straight game with at least 20 points. The Warriors, without Stephen Curry and Al Horford available for this game, struggled to keep pace with the high-powered Nuggets’ offense, which featured six different players scoring in double figures, with Jokić leading the way. After a slower start to the season, he appears back in his MVP-like form.

Jamal Murray amassed 23 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers in Friday’s victory over the Warriors.

Murray did a little bit of everything for the Nuggets in their win on Friday. He made an impact offensively as both a facilitator and scorer, with his production from beyond the arc being key to his point total. But even on the defensive end, the veteran guard showed up and collected three steals. Again, he impressed on both ends of the floor and remains a key piece to Denver’s success on a nightly basis.

Jonas Valančiūnas notched 16 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in the win over the Warriors on Friday.

Valančiūnas logged his most productive line as a member of the Nuggets on Friday. He scored a season high in points and hit his first couple of threes of the season during his 16 minutes of game action. The veteran center has served as a nice depth piece for Denver in his first season with the team. He likely won’t move the needle in fantasy basketball leagues, but could continue to play an important role for the Nuggets throughout the season.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) finished Friday’s win over the Hornets with 18 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.

Jaquez has gotten off to an excellent start this season, providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Unfortunately, fantasy managers will have to account for the possibility that he doesn’t play in Saturday’s game against Portland after spraining his left ankle with just over a minute remaining in Friday’s victory. If Jaquez sits, that would free up additional minutes for fellow reserve Nikola Jović, who finished with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one blocked shot in 19 minutes.

Kel’el Ware recorded seven points (3-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in Friday’s win over the Hornets.

Friday’s game was the first for Miami since losing Bam Adebayo to a foot injury during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets. After coming off the bench in the two previous games, Ware moved into the starting lineup on Friday, and he struggled offensively. The second-year center shot 2-of-7 inside the restricted area, which was a disappointing output. Depending on how long the Heat will be without Adebayo, they’ll need Ware to be consistently productive.

Pelle Larsson tallied 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday’s win over the Hornets.

Larsson has started Miami’s last six games, providing inconsistent value on the offensive end of the floor. He’s reached double figures three times, with Friday’s point total being a career-high for the second-year wing. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Larsson has been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats since moving into the starting five. If Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. cannot play in Saturday’s game against Portland after suffering sprained ankles during Friday’s victory, Larsson will be worth the risk in deeper leagues.

Andrew Wiggins accounted for 20 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Hornets.

For the first time this season, Wiggins has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. A top-50 player over the last week, the Heat forward has been a seventh-round player in nine-cat formats this season. His short-term value will be impacted by the availability of Norman Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr., who both suffered sprained ankles during Friday’s victory. Add Bam Adebayo’s foot injury, and this is a good time to have Wiggins on your fantasy roster.

Norman Powell (ankle) amassed 25 points (10-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Hornets.

Powell, who missed three games last week with a groin injury, exited Friday’s game during the second quarter after spraining his right ankle. The good news is that he was back on the court to begin the third quarter and ultimately logged 27 minutes. However, with the Heat hosting the Trail Blazers, there may be some concern surrounding Powell’s availability. Consider him questionable for Miami’s final game of Week 3.

Zeke Nnaji (ankle) is available for Friday’s game against the Warriors.

Nnaji is officially available after being listed as probable on the Nuggets’ initial injury report. However, this does not mean he’ll play rotation minutes. Fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire.

Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Kel’El Ware will start on Friday against the Hornets.

Ware rejoins Miami’s starting lineup in the absence of Bam Adebayo, who suffered a toe injury in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets. Ware has been in and out of the starting lineup to begin his second NBA season, but given the expected boost in opportunities, he could be on double-double watch on Friday. The Heat will look to get on the right side of .500 as they take on the Hornets.

Pelle Larsson (illness) is available for Friday’s game against the Hornets.

Larsson has been upgraded from questionable to available and should retain his place in the starting lineup. While he’s had his moments, the second-year wing has not been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Pelle Larsson (illness) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Hornets.

Larrson was added to the injury report early Friday afternoon, potentially leaving the Heat down a wing within the rotation. If he can’t play, one of Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović or Simone Fontecchio will move into the starting lineup. Of the four options, Jaquez offers the highest fantasy upside.

Zeke Nnaji (ankle) is probable to play against the Warriors on Friday.

Nnaji should be available, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to play. He hasn’t seen the floor during Denver’s last three games and has yet ot play 10 minutes in a game this season.

Bam Adebayo is day-to-day with a left big toe sprain, but he will not play on Friday against the Hornets.

Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI today, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware figures to pick up big minutes on Friday and would be worth an add in fantasy leagues as long as Adebayo is out.

Bam Adebayo is day-to-day with a left big toe sprain and will not play on Friday against the Hornets.

Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI on Thursday, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware should start in place of Adebayo and see a big boost in production until Adebayo returns.

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said after Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets that they’ll learn more about the severity of Bam Adebayo’s foot injury on Thursday.

Adebayo injured his left foot during the first half of Thursday’s game, and while the Heat announced that he was questionable to return, the three-time All-Star never did. Losing Bam for an extended period of time would be massive for the Heat, thrusting Kel’el Ware into the spotlight. He played 27 minutes off the bench in Denver, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, one block and two three-pointers. Ware is rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and managers in 10-team leagues may want to get ahead of the rush to add the second-year center.

Norman Powell had 23 points (5-of-15 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, one steal and four three-pointers against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Powell returned from a groin injury that caused him to miss three games on Monday with 21 points in a win over his former team the Clippers. The 32-year-old shooting guard continues to look like he’s over the injury as he dropped 23 points and four threes on the Nuggets on Wednesday. Powell will have Thursday off before the Heat play a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. Playing in both of those games appears to be the last hurdle for Powell.

Kel’el Ware had 13 points (4-of-6 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, four steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Ware moved back to the bench on Monday with Norman Powell returning after missing three games with a groin injury. The 21-year-old center then ended up starting the second half on Wednesday while Bam Adebayo didn’t return to the game after suffering a foot injury. Ware was able to manage a double-double in 27 minutes off the bench. His fantasy value would increase significantly if Adebayo were to miss time. Ware is rostered in just 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Aaron Gordon had 24 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer against the Heat on Wednesday.

Gordon dropped 50 points in the Nuggets’ season-opening overtime loss to the Warriors. The 30-year-old power forward failed to record even 20 points in the next four games, but has now bounced back with at least 20 points in the last two games. Gordon’s shooting seems to be improved this season and the Nuggets are in no position to curb his usage on offense this year.

Nikola Jokić had 33 points (12-of-18 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 15 rebounds, 16 assists, three steals and two three-pointers in the Nuggets’ 122-112 victory over the Heat on Wednesday.

Jokić is back with a triple-double after two games where he failed to record a triple-double. Those two games of course came after the 30-year-old center began the season with a streak of four consecutive games with a triple-double. Jokić is the top player in fantasy until someone takes the crown from him, though Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are worthy adversaries.

A late addition to the Nuggets’ injury report, Strawther is available to contribute off the bench. However, he’s averaged fewer than six minutes per game this season, so his availability will not impact fantasy basketball.

Jamal Murray (calf) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

As expected, Murray is available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Nuggets’ starting lineup, while Bruce Brown misses out on a potential boost to his fantasy value.

Julian Strawther (back) is probable to play against the Heat on Wednesday.

Strawther wasn’t on the initial injury report, and back pain isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup against Miami. Strawther has played 5.6 minutes per game this season, so his status won’t have an impact on Denver’s rotation.

Jamal Murray (calf) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

Murray is still experiencing tightness in his left calf, but he has yet to miss a game this season. He should take on his usual job as the Nuggets’ starting point guard, with Bruce Brown waiting in the wings to pick up the slack if Murray cannot play.

Jamal Murray tallied 15 points (6-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists and one blocked shot in Monday’s win over the Kings.

Murray was 0-of-5 from three on Monday, but fantasy managers still received solid production in the rebound and assist categories. The Nuggets point guard has scored at least 22 points in four of six games, sitting safely within the top-50 in eight- and nine-cat formats. More concerning than the subpar three-point shooting on Monday is Murray’s left calf, which has been an issue for a few games. He’s played through the issue thus far, but the Nuggets end Week 3 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back.

Aaron Gordon accumulated 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Kings.

Gordon hasn’t approached the heights he reached in Denver’s opener, scoring 50 points in a loss to the Warriors. In fact, Monday’s effort was his first 20-point game since then. However, Gordon is still shooting the ball with excellent accuracy and averaging 2.5 three-pointers per game. The veteran forward is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, something few fantasy managers expected before the season began. Maintaining that production level may prove difficult, but Gordon’s improved shooting has done wonders for his fantasy profile.

Christian Braun accounted for 21 points (7-of-10 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Monday’s win over the Kings.

Braun had his most productive outing of the season on Monday, with the 21 points being the most he’s scored in a game. However, the three-point line remains an issue for the fourth-year wing. Having entered Monday shooting 18.2 percent from deep, Braun was 1-of-3 against the Kings. Decreased production in the three-point and steals categories is why Braun is ranked well outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats. The role makes him a player who should be rostered in most leagues, and managers need to consider buying low on Braun.

Nikola Jokić finished Monday’s win over the Kings with 34 points (14-of-22 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, 14 assists, four steals, two blocks and four three-pointers.

Jokić finished Monday’s victory three rebounds shy of a triple-double, but he still gave fantasy managers a robust stat line. The 34 points were a season-high, while the 14 assists were one shy of his high. The hot starts of Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mean that Jokić has serious competition for the top spot in fantasy basketball. That said, it will be tough to dethrone the Joker, given his consistent excellence.

Jamal Murray (calf) is available to play against the Kings on Monday.

As expected, Murray will once again play through tightness in his left calf. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting lineup to try and help the Nuggets bounce back after dropping their last game against the Trail Blazers.