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Malachi Flynn - Scores five pointsFlynn produced five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three turnovers across 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.

ImpactDennis Schroder got the nod as the starting point guard, but it looks like Flynn is the favorite to back him up. He's in a good position to play much more than last season in which he averaged just 13.0 minutes across 53 games.

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O.G. Anunoby - Scores in double figuresAnunoby recorded 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over Sacramento.

ImpactAnunoby was one of two Raptors to connect on multiple three-pointers during Sunday's preseason opener, and he had a solid scoring line behind an efficient showing from the floor. The 26-year-old appeared in 67 matchups last season and averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals in 35.6 minutes per game.

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Scottie Barnes - Scores 15 points in openerBarnes recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Kings.

ImpactBarnes led Toronto's starters with 15 points, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. He also committed three turnovers, but the Raptors were plus-20 with Barnes on the court, which was a team-high mark. With Fred VanVleet in Houston, Barnes is slated to handle more usage this season, and while that should help him increase his statistical output, fantasy managers in category leagues should be wary of a decrease in efficiency.

OCTOBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Thaddeus Young - Plays 15 minutesYoung accounted for two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes of Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.

ImpactPrecious Achiuwa (groin strain) sat this one out, while Chris Boucher and Jalen McDaniels each had decent roles off the bench behind Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl. Young still has plenty left in the tank, but he's not guaranteed a rotation spot on Opening Night.

OCTOBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kessler Edwards - Hauls in four reboundsEdwards logged one point (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in nine minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason loss to Toronto.

ImpactAlthough Edwards played single-digit minutes off the bench during Sunday's preseason opener, he finished second on the team in rebounds. He saw an increase in playing time after being traded from the Nets to the Kings last year, averaging 4.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game over 21 appearances with Sacramento.

OCTOBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Plays 20 minutes in openerSiakam recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Kings.

ImpactSiakam struggled from deep and committed two turnovers, but he was otherwise solid during Toronto's preseason opener. With Fred VanVleet gone, Siakam is expected to take over as the Raptors' go-to player on both ends of the court. If that's the case, the veteran forward should see statistical increases across the board, but his efficiency may take a hit, which is important to monitor when playing in category leagues.

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De'Aaron Fox - Plays 16 minutesFox recorded two points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one turnover in 16 minutes of Sunday's 112-99 preseason loss to Toronto.

ImpactNo one in Sacramento's starting lineup played more than 16 minutes as the Kings begin to ramp up everyone slowly. One disappointing showing for Fox in the preseason is nothing to worry about as he looks to shake off the rust.

OCTOBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE