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Gobert continues to work on expanding his offensive game, including participating in three-point drills with his teammates, Andrew Dukowitz of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Gobert said shooting was an area of emphasis during the offseason and noted that competing with teammates in drills has helped make taking jumpers feel more natural in game-like situations. While it's unclear whether three-pointers will become a meaningful part of his offensive role, Gobert has worked on his perimeter shooting in previous offseasons as well.

Whitmore made a strong impression on head coach David Adelman during the Nuggets' first day of training camp, standing out alongside Aaron Gordon, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.

The 22-year-old has received plenty of praise since joining Denver on a two-way contract, and a strong camp could help him push for a spot in the rotation. Whitmore averaged 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes across 21 regular-season appearances for Washington last season and is looking to take advantage of a fresh start in Denver.

Head coach Tiago Splitter expected all of the Bulls to practice for the start of training camp Monday, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Swain missed the Summer League finale with wrist soreness but sounds to be ready to go for the start of camp. The rookie first-rounder is set to battle with Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams for playing time on the wing as a reserve to begin the year.

Adebayo (back) practiced in full Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

After a mild back issue flared up at the end of the 2025-26 season, Adebayo is at full strength to start training camp. He was notably spotted battling with Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling it a good way to "sharpen your skills."

Collins plans to use his versatility to complement Cade Cunningham after joining the Pistons during the offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

The veteran forward highlighted Cunningham's playmaking ability and said he wants to generate easy baskets by playing off the star guard. Collins shot 40.6 percent from three-point range during the 2025-26 regular season, and his combination of perimeter shooting and finishing ability should give Cunningham another versatile offensive option.

The Kings added Lakhin to their training camp roster Tuesday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

It looks like Sacramento is giving Lakhin a chance to compete for a roster spot. If he doesn't make the cut, Lakhin is likely to be sent to the G League's Stockton Kings.

James could see more playing time to begin the season if Kon Knueppel (hamstring) isn't ready for Opening Night.

If Knueppel is out for the start of the season, the Hornets have James, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale as the most likely candidates to enter the first unit. James was more of a defensive stopper for Charlotte in his rookie campaign, having averaged just 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest across 19 games as a starter in 2025-26.

Adams has been fully cleared after undergoing left ankle surgery in January, head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.

The veteran center had previously been limited prior to training camp, but Udoka expects him to play during Houston's preseason trip to Macao. Adams may still be limited during back-to-back sets early in the regular season as the Rockets manage his workload following the procedure.

Allen could open the season as a starter if Kon Knueppel (hamstring) isn't ready for Opening Night.

Knueppel has already been ruled out for the preseason, and his absence could extend into the regular season. Allen would likely see a sizable boost in streaming appeal if Knueppel isn't available for the start of the season, having averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest in 27 games as a starter for the Suns in 2025-26.

Lipsey has been added to Iowa State's roster for the 2026-27 season after receiving a temporary restraining order in the Daley v. NCAA case, the program announced Monday.

The veteran guard averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game during the 2025-26 regular season and went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft before appearing with the Pacers in Summer League. Lipsey's return gives the Cyclones an experienced option at point guard, though his eligibility situation remains subject to further legal developments surrounding the NCAA's new eligibility rules.