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The Pistons fully guaranteed Reed's $5.6 million contract for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

This was essentially a formality for the Pistons after Reed put together a solid 2025-26 campaign. Across 65 regular-season contests, he shot 61.7 percent from the field for averages of 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 13.9 minutes per contest. He's penciled in as the backup center ahead of the new campaign, assuming Jalen Duren ultimately re-signs.

Jokic (illness) registered eight points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Serbia's 76-64 win over Italy in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Jokic has been playing through an illness for the Serbian national team, per Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com, so he hasn't been looking like his usual dominant self on the court. The perennial MVP candidate figures to be well past whatever's ailing him come time for training camp with the Nuggets later this fall, and he's paralleled by only Victor Wembanyama in discussions for the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy circles.

Hansen registered 19 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during China's 89-87 win over Lebanon in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Hansen starred for China on Monday, leading the club in scoring and rebounding. Hansen, a 2025 first-rounder, is looking to carve out a more prominent role in his second season with Portland, but he'll likely need to overtake Robert Williams and Micah Potter for a rotation spot. With that in mind, Hansen's most likely pathway to steady playing time resides with the G League's Rip City Remix.

Queta (ankle) registered 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and four blocks in 30 minutes during Portugal's 98-90 loss to Georgia in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Queta turned his ankle and couldn't finish Friday's exhibition against Spain, so his presence on the floor Monday was encouraging. The big man, who's lined up to share Boston's center minutes with Mitchell Robinson in 2026-27, should be a full participant for training camp with the Celtics later this fall.

Mara registered 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Spain's 108-106 loss to Greece in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Mara led the club in boards Monday and scored an efficient 15 points. Although the prospect of a larger role diminished once Isaiah Hartenstein re-signed with the Thunder this offseason, the door is still open for Mara to have an impressive camp and seize an Opening Night role. The rookie No. 12 overall pick is set to battle with Jaylin Williams for the backup center gig.

Duren and the Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations, with Detroit offering approximately $35 million annually while Duren is seeking more than $40 million per year, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.

The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement throughout the summer, leaving Duren as one of the NBA's most prominent remaining restricted free agents. The 22-year-old could accept his $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, but Detroit has maintained that it wants to retain him long-term, making an eventual agreement the more likely outcome. Duren is coming off a breakout 2025-26 regular season in which he earned his first All-Star and All-NBA selections while averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds on 65.0 percent shooting.

Fall signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the 76ers on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Fall has played overseas in recent years and hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season. The 76ers will bring him in for camp, presumably to sign him to their G League affiliate.

Wembanyama registered 18 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks in 29 minutes during France's 84-69 win over Sweden in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

The superstar big man led France in both scoring and rebounding Sunday, helping pick up the slack left behind by the absence of Rudy Gobert. Wembanyama, the NBA's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game across 64 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, and he's likely to be either the first or second player off the board, perhaps behind only Nikola Jokic, in most fantasy drafts for the 2026-27 campaign.

Raynaud registered 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 18 minutes during France's 84-69 win over Sweden in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Raynaud made the most of his playing time Sunday, supplying an efficient 13 points. The 2025 second-rounder is preparing to compete with Dylan Cardwell for Sacramento's backup center role behind Domantas Sabonis during training camp in the fall.

Zubac registered 24 points (8-10 FG, 8-11 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Croatia's 101-99 win over the Netherlands in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Zubac co-led the club in scoring alongside Dario Saric on Sunday, and the former paced Croatia in boards as well. Zubac is set to begin the new season as Indiana's starting center following an injury-riddled 2025-26 regular season, when the veteran center averaged 14.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 30.1 minutes per game across 48 appearances between the Clippers and Pacers.