"Nikola Jokic continues to produce in a tier of his own. He already has 10 triple-doubles in 17 games, the second-fastest mark in league history, and just logged his third 15-assist game of the season. At this point, Jokic isn't exceeding expectations, he defines them. Cade Cunningham is already a fantasy superstar, but he's now becoming more well known on the national stage."
"He's on a seven-game double-double streak, has 10 games with 20-point double-doubles, and Detroit's offense has taken a massive leap. Jalen Duren isn't far behind, stacking constant double-doubles and elite paint scoring, making that pick-and-roll one of the most valuable fantasy pairings in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has 15 games with at least 30 points in just 18 outings. He's also riding a 90-game streak of 20-point performances, a run so elite that only Wilt Chamberlain has ever done better."
"We're a little more than a month into the NBA season, and the early chaos is beginning to settle. Trends are taking shape, rotations are stabilizing and we're finally learning which early performances were real and which were noise. This column breaks down the league from the big picture to the player trends and fantasy angles you need to know right now."
Early NBA-season chaos is settling as trends emerge, rotations stabilize and true performances separate from noise. Nikola Jokic is operating in a tier of his own, recording 10 triple-doubles in 17 games, multiple 15-assist performances and redefining expectations. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a fantasy superstar with a seven-game double-double streak and multiple 20-point double-doubles, while Jalen Duren complements him with consistent double-doubles and elite paint scoring. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has an exceptional scoring run including 15 games of 30-plus points in 18 outings and a 90-game streak of 20-point games. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 33.0 PPG, second to Luka Doncic. Franz Wagner is thriving without Paolo Banchero and powering Orlando's offense.
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