In a thrilling adjustment to their lineup, the Portland Trail Blazers are seeing promising contributions from rookie center Donovan Clingan. With Deandre Ayton sidelined for four weeks due to a calf strain, Clingan stepped up in a tough matchup against Nikola Jokic, producing a career-high 20 rebounds alongside 17 points and 3 blocks. His performance highlights his potential as a valuable fantasy asset, especially given his ability to contribute in key statistical categories.

Other players making waves include Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs, whose performance has improved since De’Aaron Fox's arrival. Castle's adaptability off the bench adds fantasy depth for managers. Meanwhile, Max Christie of the Dallas Mavericks is taking full advantage of his starting role, particularly during Anthony Davis's absence. The Kings' Keon Ellis also shone brightly with an impressive scoring outing, while Precious Achiuwa has filled in admirably for the Knicks, further enhancing his fantasy appeal. As the roster shakeups continue, players like Clingan and Castle could be smart pickups for fantasy managers looking to bolster their squads.