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The Raptors waived Jackson on Monday, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Jackson was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal. Baraheni adds that Jackson is expected to suit up for Toronto's G League affiliate this season.

Hinson recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over Denver.

Hinson made a strong impression in Utah's preseason opener, with four of his six rebounds coming on the offensive glass in addition to his efficient perimeter shooting. The 26-year-old averaged 11.9 points and 2.6 three-pointers in just 20.4 minutes across 14 regular-season appearances last year, and performances like Sunday's could help him carve out a larger role in 2026-27.

Poeltl finished with nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block in 18 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to Miami.

Poeltl's production on the glass was limited, but the bigger takeaway was his health after back issues restricted him to 46 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. The veteran center overhauled his strength and conditioning routine during the offseason in hopes of putting the lingering issue behind him, and he's reportedly moving much better entering the new campaign.

Murray-Boyles finished with six points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to Miami.

Murray-Boyles was aggressive offensively despite struggling with his efficiency, with his 10 field-goal attempts ranking second on Toronto. The second-year forward also grabbed four offensive rebounds, and coach Darko Rajakovic recently praised his offseason development while indicating Murray-Boyles will see time at both power forward and center this season.

Quickley finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to Miami.

Quickley started at point guard and was held out after halftime along with the rest of Toronto's primary starters. The 27-year-old remains positioned for a significant role after averaging 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds across 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, though the return of Kawhi Leonard adds another high-usage option to Toronto's offense.

Hardaway finished with 14 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 11 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over Toronto.

Hardaway didn't miss a shot in his Heat preseason debut and finished tied for the team lead in scoring despite playing just 11 minutes. The veteran sharpshooter should provide Miami with valuable floor spacing off the bench after joining the club during the offseason, particularly alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Mitchell recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.

Mitchell drew the start at point guard alongside Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, and the entire starting unit was limited to first-half action. The 28-year-old appears to have the inside track on the starting point guard job after averaging 9.3 points and 6.5 assists across 28.6 minutes per game during the 2025-26 regular season.

James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he prepares for his first season with the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.

James' longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, is reportedly giving the 41-year-old's left foot special attention during his daily pre-practice routine, while also continuing to manage the lower-back issues that caused James to miss the first month of the 2025-26 regular season with sciatica. The arthritis isn't necessarily a new issue, as James appeared on injury reports with left foot arthritis last season, but Philadelphia has already discussed managing his workload and back-to-backs, making his availability worth monitoring throughout his 24th NBA campaign.

Duren was spotted back at practice Monday, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Duren was back in the building for the first time since signing a five-year, $200 million extension. However, it remains to be seen if the Pistons will immediately give him some live game reps for Monday's exhibition against the Suns.

Sharavjamts was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract Monday, but he will be waived later in the day, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

This is standard procedure, as the Magic will obtain Sharavjamts' G League rights with this move. Look for him to suit up for the Osceola Magic this season.