Steve Alexander

Nov 9, 2026, 11:38 AM ET

Risers and Fallers is back this week with a look at three players who are on the rise and might be worth adding, along with three others who are struggling to the point of being potential drop candidates.

I didn't write up Oklahoma City big man Aday Mara , but if you're in need of a center, Chet Holmgren is out for about three months and Mara simply has to play. I think he's going to have a big second half, and he's only rostered in 18.7% of ESPN leagues.

Fellow rookie Kingston Flemings is starting for the Atlanta Hawks and is also worth a close look, while Duncan Robinson is having a career year for the Detroit Pistons .

Here's a closer look at the latest fantasy risers and fallers around the league.

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Grayson Allen , SG/SF, Charlotte Hornets (18.3% rostered in ESPN leagues)

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