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Shaw isn’t thrilled that the Lakers took three weeks to notify him of Brown’s hiring, nor does he understand the league’s apparent disdain for the triangle. Apparently, Phil Jackson and Tex Winter were the only guys smart enough to put a team together that could run it effectively.

Barrett returned after a three-game absence due to an illness. Despite a minutes restriction, he played 32 minutes. His return did help matters much for Toronto as the Raptors were blown out by 24 points. Still, the 24-year-old small forward had a team-high 25 points and nearly had a double-double with nine rebounds. Barrett is still a top-100 fantasy player on the year.

Portis only played 23 minutes in the blowout win, but still got his numbers. He poured in 20 points on 12 shots, making 4-of-6 attempts from behind the 3-point line. The 29-year-old power forward also had seven rebounds and three assists. Portis’ ceiling is capped while he comes off the bench, but he’s still a more than serviceable fantasy option.

After shooting 14-of-21 from the field and scoring 36 points in his first two games of 2025, Caldwell-Pope struggled in Sunday’s loss to the Jazz, scoring two points on 1-of-8 shooting. He cleaned things up on Monday and has made at least three 3-pointers in three of his last four outings. Over the past two weeks, Caldwell-Pope has provided 8th-round value in 9-cat formats and sits just outside the top 100 in season-long value.

After providing minimal production in Sunday’s loss to the Jazz, Anthony played far better against the Knicks. The New York City native and former Archbishop Malloy standout was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting 50% from the field and finishing with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. While Jalen Suggs’ back injury makes Anthony worth the risk in deep leagues, efficient performances have not been his norm. Hopefully, Monday’s game marks the beginning of a turnaround.

Lillard only played 26 minutes in the 24-point Bucks win, but still made his presence felt with 25 points on 12 shots. He knocked down 5-of-8 attempts from behind the 3-point line and was 6-of-7 from the free throw line. The 34-year-old point guard was +20 and only had one turnover. He’s still a top-15 player in fantasy on the year.