Another week of the NBA season is in the rearview, which has led to more storylines. The Grizzlies are 6-0 with their young squad led by Cameron Boozer and Ty Jerome. The Kings are 0-6 despite Darius Acuff Jr. putting up monster numbers as a rookie.

With these storylines, more dynasty risers and fallers have presented themselves. Let’s break down two risers and two fallers from this past week.

📈 Dynasty Risers of the Week

Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder have sustained injuries to Jalen Williams (leg), Cason Wallace (labrum), and Chet Holmgren (patellar tendon), which has cleared the way for Ajay Mitchell to be a high-usage player. The 24-year-old is averaging 17 PPG, 3.6 REB, 3.4 AST, shooting 50 percent from the field, 19 percent from three, and 95.5 percent from the free throw line in 26.9 minutes per game.

With Williams sidelined, Mitchell has averaged 15.2 FGA per game compared to the 9.5 he got in the two games before the injury and 10.4 he got last season. His ability to get into the paint, take on usage with defensive attention, and play good defense will keep him on the court.

Mitchell’s elite skill is his ability to finish around the rim, which is at 66.7% this season. The next step is the three-point shot. At UC Santa Barbara, he shot 33.2% on 2.3 attempts per game. In the NBA, his career average is 34.2% on 2.6 attempts per game. He’s shot 87.2% from the free throw line for his NBA career, which would indicate that he has touch.

If the three-point volume increases and Mitchell returns to his career average for making them, teams will start to respect the shot more, which will open up the floor even more for him.

Mitchell signed a three-year deal with the Thunder with a team option for the 2027-28 season. The Thunder have historically taken care of their players, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them decline the team option and sign him to a longer extension like they did with Jaylin Williams.

Mitchell began the season near the backend of the top 100 in dynasty rankings, but he’s climbed to No. 63 in Rotoworld’s latest update. If Mitchell ever gets to a new team where he’s the guard running the show, the fantasy upside would take another jump. I’d only entertain selling Mitchell if I got a young established starter back, like Stephon Castle or Keyonte George.

Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz

As a prospect coming out of Rutgers, Bailey was a scoring wing who relied on his athleticism and size to make up for questionable shot selection and inconsistent decision-making. When Bailey came to the Jazz, they minimized his role on offense and used him as a spot shooter and not someone who would put the ball on the deck. This summer, he worked on refining more of the non-scoring aspects of his game, and the results have been tremendous.

With Bailey’s athleticism and size, he’s able to cover so much ground and take on different assignments. His rebounds have increased from 4.2 to 7.6; his blocks have increased from 0.7 to 1.6. He still misses defensive rotations, and his handle could use work, but it’s been a great showing to begin year two.

Bailey was likely around the back end of the top 100 in dynasty rankings at the beginning of the season, but he’s climbed to No. 64 in Rotoworld’s latest update.

Since Bailey was a top draft pick, he’s likely rostered by managers who are looking to the future. Unless I’m getting an overpay like a Deni Avdija or his teammate Darryn Peterson, I’d keep him and not entertain offers. He’s only 20 years old and will likely continue to improve.

📉 Dynasty Fallers of the Week

Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves

Gobert is currently averaging 7.4 PPG, 12 REB, and .6 BLK, shooting 42.5 % from the field and 43.9% from the line. The main reason why the field goal percentage has dropped is that he went from averaging 77.3 percent at the rim in the 2025-26 season to 57.7 percent at the rim this season. On the defensive end, he’s still been exactly as advertised. The Minnesota Timberwolves are second in defensive rating at 104.1, and Gobert is the main defensive anchor on that end.

The rim finishing will likely improve given that we have plenty of evidence that Gobert is not this bad of a rim finisher. However, he is 34 years old, and the Timberwolves drafted Joan Beringer No. 17 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. If Gobert continues to struggle around the rim, it will be detrimental to their offense to the point where Minnesota could begin to reduce his minutes. Especially when we see instances like this:

On Rotoworld’s dynasty rankings, Gobert is currently sitting at No. 142. I would not be panic selling him because of the bad shooting. He’s still too impactful of a defensive player to not play. I would wait until the rim finishing improves before making a move.

Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Green is currently averaging 3.2 PPG, 5 REB, 6.3 AST, shooting 38.9 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three, and 75 percent from the free throw line. In the past, he’s been so good with his timing and his brain that he could play as a small-ball five and help lead a great defense.

While Green’s basketball IQ is off the charts, his body is starting to show signs of regression. He doesn’t have the athletic pop that he used to have, which is affecting his ability to play center. While the offense has never been a strong suit for Green, his usage has gone from 16.1 percent to 10.2 percent, which decreases his shot attempts across the board. Fortunately for the Warriors, he processes the game at a high enough level to where he can run as a point guard on offense and likely not have it affect the team as much.

In Rotoworld’s latest dynasty rankings update, Green checks in at No. 232. Selling Green is a bit harder because his categorical skillset is very reliant on rebounds and assists at the big man position. If you’re a competing team and are looking for a boost in those categories, Green might be the best option for the current dynasty ranking price if you can live with the bad shooting. If you’re looking to sell, I would be paying attention to the other good teams in your league and see who could use what Green provides and then look for someone who fits your timeline or draft capital.

▶ Prospect Corner

Tyran Stokes made his Kansas debut against Fordham on Monday. In 25 minutes, the 19-year-old put up 15 points (5-of-7 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, an assist, a block, and four turnovers. He looked exactly how a potential No. 1 pick should look. Stokes had some good reads in the pick-and-roll and he also made an impact defensively. Ideally, he’d get more than seven shot attempts, but he’s shown that he can be more aggressive against good teams.