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Zeke Nnaji Wins First DPOG of the Preseason

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Jusuf Nurkic - Perfect from charity stripeNurkic posted 10 points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a steal across 16 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 loss to the Nuggets.

ImpactWhile Nurkic's night didn't look impressive on paper, he successfully defended one of the league's best players. The former Portland Trail Blazer was all over Nikola Jokic, providing the kind of defensive mettle needed inside after the departure of Deandre Ayton, who took Nurkic's place in Rip City. Nurkic is slated to be the team's starting center, but newcomer Bol Bol is already a crowd favorite and will hear his name chanted often.

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Saben Lee - Fills in with nine assistsLee tallied 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nien assists and two rebounds across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 loss to the Nuggets.

ImpactBradley Beal and Devin Booker took a seat Tuesday, giving Lee a chance to show his stuff as the team's floor manager. Lee will have to contend with newcomers Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen for minutes in the second unit, and while a spot on the team is likely, a trip to the G League may be a possibility based on the team's backcourt depth.

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Josh Okogie - Leads team with 17 pointsOkogie recorded 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocked shots across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 loss to the Nuggets.

ImpactOkogie's night will likely be representative of his expected output during the season, as the Suns will depend on his defensive skills. He's projected to begin the season with the first unit, but newcomers Nassir Little and Keita Bates-Diop will also compete for time at the wing. Okogie could emerge as a DPOY nominee in 2024 if he gets starter's minutes.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Dailed in against SunsCaldwell-Pope tallied 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound and an assist across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns.

ImpactCaldwell-Pope's role should be enhanced with Bruce Brown off the team. Alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, one should temper their expectations regarding his fantasy potential, but as he demonstrated in the 2023 Playoffs, he can make a significant impact when needed.

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Reggie Jackson - Pours in 14 points in reserve roleJackson netted 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns.

ImpactWith Monte Morris shipped to Detroit, the door is open for Jackson to assume the backup role to Jamal Murray. The veteran guard isn't getting any younger, and it may be his last opportunity to make a significant impact with a team. Murray's injury history is well-documented, but barring a disaster, Jackson would be lucky to see more than an average of 15 minutes on the floor this season.

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Zeke Nnaji - Puts up 17 points off benchNnaji recorded 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns

ImpactNow in his third season with the Nuggets, Nnaji is once again trying to hold on to a spot in the rotation as Nikola Jokic's backup. He put in more work than his competition, as Deandre Jordan and Peyton Watson saw limited action. His role seems safe for now, but with Jokic playing max minutes in the regular season, Nnaji's fantasy impact will be negligible.

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