OCTOBER 24, 2022•FANDUEL.COM
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Rui Hachimura - Strong output off benchHachimura registered 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
ImpactFor the first time in three games this season, Hachimura managed to outplay Kyle Kuzma and posted better numbers despite coming off the bench. The four-year pro has now scored in double digits in each of his last two contests while also showing efficiency -- he has made 50 percent of his shots from the field and from three-point range thus far.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Monte Morris - Hands out six dimesMorris accumulated 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
ImpactJudging by the numbers, Morris had his best game of the season Sunday since he posted double-digit scoring figures for the first time in 2022-23 while also tying his season-high mark in assists. Morris is off to a good start from deep, connecting on five of his seven long-range attempts. He closed last season in Denver shooting 39.5 percent from three on 4.2 attempts per game.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Delivers double-doublePorzingis accumulated 18 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime loss to the Cavaliers...
ImpactThe 18-point haul represented a season-high mark for Porzingis, who also posted a double-double for the second time in three appearances. While Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal have posted better, more consistent numbers throughout the opening week of the campaign, Porzingis remains a valuable contributor for Washington and should be treated as the team's third-best offensive option -- behind the two aforementioned players -- while also being a double-double threat every time he steps on the court.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Cedi Osman - Drains three treysOsman produced 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime victory over the Wizards.
ImpactOsman has been coming off the bench to start the season but has a clear, defined role as one of the top reserves on the team -- he has scored in double digits while playing at least 25 minutes in each of Cleveland's first three outings. While his fantasy value will ultimately be capped by his role, there's no question he's started the campaign on a strong note.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jarrett Allen - Puts up double-doubleAllen recorded 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime win over the Wizards.
ImpactOne of the best two-way big men in the league, Allen has recorded two double-doubles in three appearances and his numbers have not suffered too much following the addition of Donovan Mitchell to the offensive scheme. Fantasy managers know what to expect from Allen at this point. He'll continue to be a nightly double-double threat who adds blocks but doesn't contribute threes, assists or steals at a high rate.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Johnny Davis - Buried on bench to begin seasonDavis has yet to see the floor in any of the Wizards' first three regular-season games.
ImpactThe No. 10 overall pick in the 2022 Draft struggled mightily during Summer League and didn't look much better in the preseason, but it's still rather surprising that the Wizards are yet to give him a chance. Thus far, coach Wes Unseld Jr. has stuck to a tight, 10-man rotation with Delon Wright, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill all getting minutes over Davis. Washington is also without Corey Kispert (ankle), who will likely be ahead of Davis on the depth chart when he returns from injury sometime next month. For now, Davis should not be held in most fantasy leagues, though it's obviously far too early to write him off as a bust.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
