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Boozer tallied 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 18 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks.

Boozer had his minutes monitored in Memphis' first exhibition game, but he led his team in shot attempts and did a nice job playmaking out of the post. Boozer will be a fixture in Memphis' offense and should give AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson some serious competition for the Rookie of the Year award.

Peavy (ankle) did not see the floor in Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks.

Peavy turned his ankle in late September and is still on the mend. The severity of the injury is unclear, though his next chance to suit up in the preseason will come Wednesday against Orlando.

Lopez (hamstring) tallied two points (1-2 FG), one rebound, two steals and one block in eight minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta.

Lopez has managed to recover from a hamstring injury that plagued him during Summer League and came off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason opener. The 19-year-old rookie is looking to carve out a role in the rotation in the frontcourt and will battle throughout the preseason with the likes of GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer for playing time.

Stewart exited Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks in the first quarter and did not return due to a left ankle injury, finishing with one rebound in two minutes.

Stewart landed on an opposing player's foot and took a hard fall before limping back to the locker room. He was eventually deemed doubtful to return and never checked back in. The big man's next opportunity to play in the preseason will come Wednesday versus Orlando.

Booker recorded 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 16 minutes in Monday's 109-107 preseason loss to the Pistons.

Booker was limited to the first half of play in the Suns' first preseason game, but he looked good in his limited minutes and finished with a plus-18 differential. He did a nice job running the offense and was aggressive with his shot selection, so he looks all set up for another big season as the main man in Phoenix.

Gilbert (hip) posted two points (1-3 FG), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 15 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Gilbert ended the Las Vegas Summer League on the inactive list with a hip issue, though he returned to action in the Hawks' preseason opener. The 23-year-old is signed to a two-way pact and figures to spend the majority of his time with Atlanta's G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

Newell finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to Memphis.

Newell put together an impressive showing off the bench, as he shot the basketball with efficiency and crashed the glass for a team-high 12 rebounds. The Georgia product is in the mix for an increased role heading into the 2026-27 campaign, and Monday's performance will certainly help his case.

Achiuwa will start Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

With Keegan Murray (undisclosed) sitting out the Kings' preseason opener, Achiuwa will get the starting nod. The big man started 57 of his 73 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, though he's expected to come off the bench when the first unit is at full strength this year.

Dennis (Achilles) supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Dennis ended the Las Vegas Summer League on the inactive list due to a right Achilles issue, though he returned to game action Monday. The two-way player was one of six Hawks players to score in double figures, and he also tied for the team lead in steals. He's expected to spend the majority of the 2026-27 campaign with the Hawks' G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

McKneely (shoulder) didn't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis.

McKneely, who signed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Atlanta in June, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in San Antonio.