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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.

Looney will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Kings, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Walker Kessler (finger) is out, so Looney will draw the start in L.A.'s first exhibition game of the season. Joining him in the first unit for Monday's game will be Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle.

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

The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) Monday, and Jake LaRavia will come off the bench, paving the way for Williams to start. The 25-year-old is competing with LaRavia for a starting role this season, so Monday will serve as an important audition for Williams.

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

The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle) and Walker Kessler (finger) in their preseason opener, so the club will start Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Kevon Looney and Thybulle. The defensive-minded swingman is competing for a starting spot ahead of the regular season.

Anunoby contributed 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds over 14 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.

The Knicks' starters were only available for the first half of Monday's exhibition, but Anunoby looked good in his limited floor time, and his six boards were a team high. Anunoby was a third-round producer last season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.3 triples, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per contest, and he should see similar production as he enters his age-29 season.