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Roberson appeared in a pair of games but he’ll be jettisoned prior to the deadline for guaranteeing his contract. It’s great to see him healthy and playing again, and he plans to sign a 10-day deal with Brooklyn after clearing waivers, but he’s not a fantasy asset.

Towns was traded to the Knicks on September 27, and he’ll likely make his team debut just over a week later. Towns set the Timberwolves franchise record with a career-high 62 points against the Hornets on January 22, but we’re not expecting him to score anywhere close to that when he faces Charlotte in a Knicks uniform on Sunday.

Pritchard led all scorers in Friday’s 107-103 win over the Nuggets, and he provided another strong offensive punch off the bench in Sunday’s rematch. The dynamic, microwave scorer ends his run in Abu Dhabi with 35 points and eight triples in 32 minutes.

Brown scored only eight points in Friday’s win over the Nuggets, but he led all scorers in the rematch. The 2024 Finals MVP was efficient from the floor in his limited time on the court, and he’ll get six days off before Boston plays again on Saturday against Philadelphia.

Tatum saw limited playing time in this one, but he finished second to Jalen Brown (21 points) in the scoring department, albeit in an inefficient shooting performance. Tatum scored 12 points in 19 minutes Friday in the first Abu Dhabi matchup against Denver, and the Celtics will head home 2-0. Boston doesn’t play again until October 12 when the Celtics host the 76ers.

Tyson led all players in minutes and boards, and he enjoyed a solid showing in Abu Dhabi in a rematch of Friday’s loss to Boston. Tyson logged only 2.7 minutes per game across 18 appearances as a rookie, but heading into Year 2, the Clemson product is expected to see an uptick in playing time. He and Julian Strawther (17 points in 29 minutes) are both worth a look as late-round flyers in deeper leagues for the 2024-25 campaign.

Strawther finished behind only Nikola Jokic (20 points) for team lead in the scoring department, and only Hunter Tyson (30 minutes) saw more playing time. Strawther is expected to see an expanded role in the upcoming season, and he’s worth a look in the later rounds of deeper leagues.

Jokic led his team in scoring with a 7-of-13 mark from the field, and the reigning MVP bowed out of the Abu Dhabi preseason matchup after playing less than 20 minutes. He and Denver’s usual starters aren’t expected to do much heavy lifting before the regular season officially tips off, but this was a strong performance nonetheless.

The Dubs acquired Waters from the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 52 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft over the summer. He shot 43.5% from beyond the arc in 2023-24 but could struggle to find regular opportunities given all other snipers at Golden State’s disposal.

Brown built on his strong Summer League showing with an impressive 2024 preseason debut. The second-year forward could be poised to step into a larger role after getting limited minutes as a rookie. He logged a game-high 27 minutes in Saturday’s contest.

Harden looked ready to take on a lead guard role ahead of the 2024-25 season. While he didn’t have the best shooting night, he got to the charity stripe and distributed the ball effectively. Fantasy managers should take note of his potential as a primary ball handler in his second campaign with the Clippers.