De’Aaron Fox finished with 13 points (5-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in the loss to the Warriors on Friday.

Fox totaled his lowest scoring total of the season on Wednesday while committing six turnovers for the second straight contest. He struggled with his shooting both inside and outside the arc along the way, but ended up tying a season-high in assists. Fox has seen his scoring production dip in each game since his return from injury. He’ll likely need to shake off some early-season rust before he rounds into form.

Stephon Castle totaled 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of 7 FTs), 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Castle joined Victor Wembanyama as one of two Spurs players to tally triple-doubles on Wednesday. Castle was unimpactful from beyond the arc, and used all two-point shots and free throws to finish with more than 20 points on the evening. Wednesday marked his fourth game in a row with double-digit assists, and it appears as though De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup won’t impact Castle in a negative way.

Victor Wembanyama finished Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors with 31 points (11-of-22 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three three-pointers.

Wemby recorded another phenomenal stat line on Wednesday, as he led all Spurs in points and rebounds, while tying a team-high in assists. The former first-overall pick was efficient from beyond the arc, but his eight turnovers indicated he wasn’t fully in control on the offensive end. Turnovers aside, Wemby had a productive outing against Golden State. He’ll have an opportunity to land an even better performance in Friday’s rematch.

Reed Sheppard shot 8-of-11 from the field and 0-of-1 from the foul line in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, scoring 21 points with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers.

Tari Eason accumulated 20 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

While the usual suspects played well for the Rockets on Wednesday, the team also received excellent production from its bench. Eason recorded his second 20-point game of the season and finished one three-pointer shy of his previous high. He’s ranked just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, with decreases in rebounds and steals production lowering Eason’s value. He did not record any defensive stats on Wednesday, the only thing that fantasy managers could complain about when assessing Eason’s performance.

Alperen Şengün amassed 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

Şengün has recorded six double-doubles this season, including Wednesday’s effort against the Wizards. The final stat line was modest, but Şengün has dished out at least six assists in every game he’s played. He’s providing third-round value in eight-cat formats, not too far removed from his Yahoo! ADP of 19. Şengün and the Rockets should be challenged more on Friday when they host the Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup group play matchup.

Kevin Durant accounted for 23 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

The Rockets grabbed control of Wednesday’s game early, scoring 40 points in the first quarter and 41 in the second. That may have limited Durant’s output, as he only needed to play 31 minutes. He’s failed to score at least 20 points in a game just twice this season, providing the consistent production the Rockets hoped to receive when they acquired the future Hall of Famer from the Suns during the offseason. Houston hosts Portland on Friday in an NBA Cup group play matchup.

Devin Vassell (migraine) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.

Vassell exited Monday’s win over the Spurs with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter and did not return. The good news is that he is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Vassell will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. If there are any issues, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will figure more prominently in the Spurs’ rotation.

Luke Kornet (ankle, shoulder) finished Monday’s win over the Bulls with 16 points (6-of-6 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot.

“French Vanilla,” the nickname given to the tandem of Kornet and Victor Wembanyama, is back. The former returned to the Spurs’ rotation after missing seven games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and he looked sharp. Kornet played 20 minutes off the bench and was the only Spurs reserve to finish with a positive plus/minus. What that stat never tells the whole story of a player’s impact, the Spurs are much better when Kornet is available. His return meant less playing time for Kelly Olynyk, who accounted for two assists in four minutes of action.

Stephon Castle finished Monday’s win over the Bulls with 19 points (8-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and one three-pointer.

After committing at least five turnovers in each of San Antonio’s first four games, Castle has done a better job of valuing the basketball recently. And over his last two games, the second-year guard has recorded 25 assists and three turnovers. Castle has looked good running the show alongside De’Aaron Fox, who has taken on more scoring responsibilities since returning to the court. Closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats for the season, Castle has been a top-20 player over the past two weeks according to Basketball Monster.

De’Aaron Fox accumulated 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Monday’s win over the Bulls.

While Fox had a good night shooting the basketball, the efficiency took a hit due to his committing six turnovers. However, a little rust is unsurprising, given the amount of time he missed due to injury. Fox has totaled 45 points in his two appearances, shooting 17-of-28 from the field, and he only had two turnovers in his debut on Saturday. Thus far, the positives have outweighed the negatives for Fox, who’s establishing better on-court chemistry with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

Victor Wembanyama accounted for 38 points (11-of-19 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, five blocks and six three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Bulls.

Wemby was at his best when the Spurs needed him to be, hitting multiple shots in crunch time to help San Antonio rally for the win. He shot 6-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two three-pointers in the game’s final minute, the second of which gave San Antonio a 117-114 lead that it would not relinquish. After struggling offensively in Week 3, Wembanyama has gotten his Week 4 off to an excellent start.

Devin Vassell (migraine) finished Monday’s win over the Bulls with four points (2-of-4 FGs) and four rebounds.

Unfortunately, Vassell’s night ended with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter due to a migraine headache. Given the limited production in 21 minutes before his exit, the Spurs wing may have been trying to play through the pain before having to leave. Julian Champagnie (zero points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals) replaced Vassell at the time and may return to the starting lineup if he can’t play against the Warriors on Wednesday. Keldon Johnson (10/7/1/1 in 19 minutes) is another player whose role may expand if Vassell misses time, but his fantasy ceiling is limited coming off the bench.

Luke Kornet (ankle, shoulder) is available for Monday’s game against the Bulls.

Kornet is making his return from left ankle and right shoulder sprains. He’s missed the last seven games with his various ailments. Kornet’s return could cut into Kelly Olynyk’s playing time, but neither of them have much fantasy value behind Victor Wembanyama.

Luke Kornet (ankle, shoulder) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Bulls.

Kornet is recovering from left ankle and right shoulder sprains, which have sidelined him for San Antonio’s last seven games. If he’s able to play on Monday, Kelly Olynyk’s playing time may take a hit. However, this won’t impact either center, as they don’t provide much value when Victor Wembanyama is available.

Reed Sheppard recorded 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), two assists, four steals, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Bucks.

While Sheppard got off to an inconsistent start on the offensive end of the floor, he’s picked up the production recently. The second-year guard has reached double figures in three straight games, and he’s recorded seven steals during this stretch. Sheppard’s four steals on Sunday were a career-high, surpassing the three he recorded in an October 25 loss to the Pistons. While he still isn’t at the point where he has to be rostered in 12-team leagues, Sheppard is a player to watch for the back end of Week 4, as Houston doesn’t play again until Wednesday.

Alperen Şengün amassed 23 points (10-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Sunday’s win over the Bucks.

With his streak of three straight games with a double-double ending in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Şengün got to work on another streak Sunday afternoon. Of the five double-doubles he has recorded this season, the Rockets center has scored at least 20 points in four. He and Kevin Durant have worked well alongside each other, with both ranked safely within the top-50 in eight-cat formats. The Rockets begin a three-game Week 4 on Wednesday against the Wizards.

Kevin Durant tallied 31 points (11-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Bucks.

Durant produced an offensive masterclass on Sunday, missing only four shots from the field and recording his third 30-point game of the season. And this comes on the heels of a three-game run that was anything but the norm for Durant. During that stretch, he averaged 18.7 points per game while shooting 35.2 percent from the field. It’s safe to say that Durant is back on track ahead of Houston’s three-game Week 4, and the Rockets don’t play again until Wednesday.

De’Aaron Fox made his season debut on Saturday and contributed 24 points (9-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 126-119 win over the Pelicans.

Suiting up for the first time this season, Fox had no issues getting his shot to fall. He scored 15 points in the second quarter alone and led the Spurs in scoring to help them move to 7-2. Head coach Mitch Johnson said Fox wouldn’t have a minutes restriction, and he ended up logging 30 minutes. That should increase as he logs more games, and they don’t have a back-to-back until December, which should help Fox be available for the rest of the month.

Stephon Castle recorded a double-double on Saturday with 14 points (5-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, 14 assists and one steal against the Pelicans.

With De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) available for the first time this season, Castle didn’t take the expected backseat. He accounted for nearly half of the Spurs’ assists, while Fox only had three dimes. Castle also played 35 minutes. If the plan is to take advantage of Fox’s scoring ability and keep him fresh by allowing Castle to dominate the ball, then both guards can thrive in fantasy hoops. It’s only one game, but it seems like Castle isn’t going to take a hit in production.

Victor Wembanyama posted a full line on Saturday with 18 points (8-of-19 FGs), 18 rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks, two three-pointers and five turnovers against the Pelicans.

Though he was elite to start the season, Wemby’s last few games have been rough. Over the last four games, he has shot just 39.7 percent from the floor while averaging 17 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.5 blocks per game. Of course, for most players, those are strong numbers. But it’s the inefficiency that has torn down his recent production; Wemby is also averaging five turnovers during this four-game stretch. He’ll look to get back on track in Chicago on Monday.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Dylan Harper (calf) is “not doing physical activity at this point.”

The initial report indicated Harper would miss “multiple weeks”, but a more concrete timeline wasn’t given. Clearly, he’s still not close to returning. De’Aaron Fox is making his season debut on Saturday, so Fox and Stephon Castle will occupy all the point guard minutes until Castle returns.

Jeremy Sochan (wrist) is available to play against the Pelicans on Saturday.

Sochan played 23 minutes in his season debut on Wednesday and 15 minutes against Houston on Friday. He’ll occupy a role off the bench once again, and he should see 15-20 minutes, though that may not be enough time for him to make an impact in the box score.

Kelly Olynyk (heel) is available to play against the Pelicans on Saturday.

Olynyk will be available for a third straight game, which means he will be the primary backup center. However, he has played fewer than 10 minutes in each game he has played in this season.

Luke Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out against the Pelicans on Saturday.

This will be a seventh consecutive absence for Kornet, though the initial questionable tag should indicate that he’s getting closer to a return. Kelly Olynyk will occupy the backup center role once again, but that hasn’t resulted in many minutes for him.

De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes and Victor Wembanyama will start against the Pelicans on Saturday.

Fox will be available for the first time this season and will push Julian Champagnie to the bench in his first game back. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Fox won’t have a minutes restriction, which is great news for managers that have been awaiting his return to the lineup.

Kelly Olynyk (heel) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Olynyk returned from a heel injury to play in the Spurs’ last two games. It remains an open question if he’ll play the second game of a back-to-back against the Pelicans on Saturday. Olynyk doesn’t have much fantasy value as the backup center even if he’s available.

Jeremy Sochan (wrist) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Sochan has played in the last two games after returning from a wrist injury. The question remains if he’ll play the second game of a back-to-back against the Pelicans on Saturday. If the Spurs rest Sochan, Carter Bryant could return to the rotation.

Luke Kornet (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Kornet has missed six consecutive games, but at least has a chance to return Saturday against the Pelicans. Kelly Olynyk (heel) is also questionable, but would be the backup center if he’s available and Kornet isn’t. If Olynyk is out, that honor would fall to Bismack Biyombo.

Kevin Durant tallied 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Spurs on Friday.

Durant added another 20-point game to his collection, marking the sixth time he’s done so as a Houston Rocket. As he often does, the two-time Finals MVP thrived as a scorer at all three levels and also found production at the free-throw line. However, he committed a season-high eight turnovers and totaled his fewest rebounds of the season. Durant lacked the all-around production on Friday, but he will have a chance to have a more balanced performance on Sunday against the Bucks.

Alperen Sengun amassed 25 points (10-of-22 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer on Friday against the Spurs.

Sengun had another balanced performance on Friday against the Spurs, which was good enough to nearly collect a triple-double. Such well-rounded stat lines are the new normal for Sengun in his fifth NBA season, having firmly placed himself on the short list of upper-echelon centers. Inefficient shooting from beyond the arc ultimately led to him falling short of his scoring average and prevented him from achieving an even more dominant final stat line. Still, Sengun logged another solid game overall.

Reed Sheppard finished Friday’s 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Spurs.

Sheppard set a new season-high in points and logged his second double-digit scoring performance in a row, again using the three-point shot to his advantage on Friday. His best moments came during the second quarter, when he led the Rockets in scoring, tallying eight points and a pair of triples. The second-year guard has seen increased opportunities early in this season and is taking advantage of them. He’s not an impactful fantasy player yet, but he could potentially become one if he remains on this upward trajectory.

Stephon Castle amassed 14 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and one block in Friday’s win over the Rockets.

Castle landed his first double-double of the season on Friday, posting a new season-high in assists in the victory. Poor shooting from beyond the arc hurt his overall scoring efficiency against the Rockets, but his accuracy inside the arc, combined with solid production from the free throw line, allowed the young point guard to finish in double figures as a scorer for the eighth straight time to begin the season. De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) seems to be nearing a return, which could potentially impact Castle’s production. Until then, the second-year guard remains San Antonio’s lead ball handler and main distributor.

Victor Wembanyama totaled 22 points (8-of-16 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks on Friday in the win over the Rockets.

Wemby cracked the 20-point mark for the first time in November after struggling with his shooting over the previous couple of games. He didn’t post a dominant stat line, but was efficient as a shooter while making contributions across several other statistical categories. Fantasy managers may still be waiting for Wembanyama to return to his early-season form when he was posting MVP-like numbers, but his increased production on Friday was a positive sign nonetheless.

Julian Champagnie logged 22 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, five steals and six three-pointers on Friday against the Rockets.

Champagnie logged an impressive two-way performance in Friday’s win. He posted season-highs in points and three-pointers on the offensive end while accounting for a third of the Spurs’ 15 steals on defense. The fourth-year forward also was one of San Antonio’s better rebounders on Friday to cap off what was arguably his best performance of the season.

Steve Adams (hip) will play against the Spurs on Friday.

Adams will rejoin the Rockets’ rotation after a one-game absence due to a hip injury. He’ll remain off the bench for the fifth straight game following his initial inclusion in the starting lineup to begin the season. The veteran is averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 1.0 steals per game through six regular-season appearances.

Kelly Olynyk (heel) is available for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Olynyk, who made his season debut on Wednesday, is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll serve as Victor Wembanyama’s primary backup, which isn’t a spot where much fantasy value can be provided unless the Spurs phenom gets into early foul trouble.

Jeremy Sochan (wrist) is available for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Sochan is good to go after being listed as questionable on the Spurs’ initial injury report. He played 22 minutes in his first action of the season on Wednesday and may be asked to take on a similar workload.

Jeremy Sochan (wrist) is questionable to play against the Rockets on Friday.

Sochan played 22 minutes off the bench in his season debut on Wednesday. If he ends up missing this game against Houston, Carter Bryant return to the rotation, while Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes should take on a few extra minutes.c

Kelly Olynyk (heel) is questionable to play against the Rockets on Friday.

Olynyk logged nine minutes in his season debut against the Lakers on Wednesday and is now back on the injury report. If he doesn’t suit up, Bismack Biyombo will fill out the backup center minutes, though that won’t be a large role with Victor Wembanyama healthy.

Luke Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out against the Rockets on Friday.

This will be a sixth straight absence for Kornet, who was excellent in the last game that he appeared in. Kelly Olynyk (heel) is questionable and will fill out the backup center minutes if he plays. If not, Bismack Biyombo will continue to fill the void.

Steven Adams (hip) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Friday.

After missing the Rockets’ last game with a hip injury, Adams is in danger of missing another. Clint Capela had 10 rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday and should fill the backup center minutes again if Adams remains out.

Alperen Sengun had 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 16 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Sengun has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. While the 23-year-old plays the center position, he gets a good amount of assists and is currently on pace for a career-high in assists with Fred VanVleet (knee) out this year. Sengun had a second-round ADP this draft season and he’s certainly living up to it so far this season.

Amen Thompson had 28 points (13-of-26 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the Rockets’ 124-109 victory over the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Thompson stayed hot on the offensive end as the Rockets won their fifth game in a row against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The 22-year-old point guard followed up his 27-point effort on Monday with 28 points on Wednesday. Thompson is one of the best rebounding guards in the league and has had at least seven assists in four of his last five games. If his scoring keeps up, he could have a monster season with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely to miss the entire year.

Steven Adams (hip) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Due to tightness in his right hip flexor, Adams will not play in Wednesday’s game. However, the Rockets welcome back Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) after a one-game absence, so Houston should be fine from a depth standpoint. Clint Capela can take on some of the minutes that would have gone to Adams.

Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Smith is back after a one-game absence. He’ll regain his place in the starting lineup, with Tari Eason heading back to the bench. While his fantasy ceiling is lowered when used in a reserve role, Eason should still be rostered in 12-team leagues.

Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Smith did not play in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, and Tari Eason replaced him in the starting lineup. If Smith cannot return on Wednesday, Eason will retain that role, raising his fantasy ceiling.

Kevin Durant shot 6-of-18 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Monday’s win over the Mavericks, finishing with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.

Durant struggled with his shot on Monday, making two of his eight attempts from beyond the arc. However, he did record a complete stat line, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Thus far, Durant has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. KD and the Rockets play three more games during Week 3, starting with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Alperen Şengün tallied 26 points (10-of-20 FGs, 6-of-11 FTs), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in Monday’s win over the Mavericks.

Şengün finished Monday’s victory with his third double-double of the season and second in as many games. The Rockets center has been a top-30 player in eight- and nine-cat formats thus far, proving slightly more valuable in the former. Şengün is currently averaging a career-high 7.3 assists per game, benefiting from more opportunities to facilitate with Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined. At this rate, it would be unsurprising if Şengün produced a top-25 fantasy season.

Amen Thompson amassed 27 points (11-of-18 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Monday’s win over the Mavericks.

Thompson came out hot to begin Monday’s game, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in the first half. That’s the highest point total he’s recorded in a single half in his NBA career. The Mavericks did a better job defending Thompson after the intermission, but he still recorded an excellent overall stat line. His fantasy value has been low thus far, due mainly to turnovers and a low free-throw percentage. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially with Fred VanVleet (knee) likely missing the entire season.

Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason and Alperen Sengun will start against the Mavericks on Monday.

Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined with an ankle injury, which opens the door for Eason to move into the starting unit. Eason started the year off slow but has played well over the last three games. This will be his first start of the season, which will provide him with a nice boost in fantasy.

Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks.

Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out, opening up a spot in the Rockets’ starting lineup. Tari Eason will move into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming for the rebounding and defensive potential.

Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Mavericks.

Smith is on the injury report with a sprained right ankle sustained during Saturday’s comfortable win over the Celtics. If he cannot play on Monday, Tari Eason and Steven Adams are potential replacements in the starting lineup. With the Mavericks’ lack of interior depth, Eason may be the more likely choice.

Kevin Durant amassed 26 points (8-of-11 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 29 minutes to power the Rockets to a 128-101 blowout win over the Celtics.

Durant’s unmatched scoring ability has elevated Houston’s offense to another level, as the Rockets boast a league-best 125.2 offensive rating through the season’s first week. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer came out blazing in this one, knocking down 7-of-8 shots and pouring in 20 first-half points to give Houston an 18-point cushion at the break. He likely would’ve cleared the 30-point mark for the third time in six games had Boston kept it closer down the stretch. Durant will lead the Rockets into a four-game week beginning Monday at home against the Mavericks before a three-game road swing through Memphis, San Antonio, and Milwaukee.

Alperen Sengun registered 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks across 30 minutes in Saturday’s one-sided win over the Celtics

Sengun fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double as Houston’s sheer size and athleticism advantages were simply too much for the undersized Celtics. He shot just 38 percent from the floor in this one, but he was able to pull down 10 rebounds and served as the Rockets de-facto point guard for large stretches of the contest. The 23-year-old burgeoning star has certainly lived up to his lofty second-round ADP for fantasy managers in the early stages of the season.