Start James Cook. Bench Kyren Williams. James Cook leads at 14.7. Kyren Williams is the first one out, 1.6 short.

Crowd: started Cook 99% · Williams 96%

Nuvela’s read

James Cook projects 14.7 points on a 9.5–24.0 range. The matchup grades as tough against HOU. Usage: carries / game at 18.2. Net: James Cook is start this week.

Kyren Williams projects 13.2 points on a 12.2–19.9 range. The matchup grades as run-funnel against SF. Usage: carries / game at 15.2. Net: Kyren Williams is a bench this week.

What flips it: Sit Kyren Williams — projects 13.2, a run-funnel matchup vs SF, but the role is cooling.

Ask a follow up

Week 1 hasn’t kicked off — recent form, opportunity and matchup are based on the 2025 season, and update as the season is played.

	CookStart	WilliamsBen
Projection (median)	14.7	13.2
Floor	9.5	12.2
Ceiling	24.0	19.9
Touch share	38%	35%
Opportunity score	14.3	12.9
Matchup grade (recency weighted)	D+	B+
Implied team total	23.0	26.0

History

Recents

Start James Cook. Bench Kyren Williams. James Cook leads at 14.7. Kyren Williams is the first one out, 1.6 short.

Start James Cook. Bench Kyren Williams. James Cook leads at 14.7. Kyren Williams is the first one out, 1.6 short.