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  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Goes through practice Monday

    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.

  • Mike Sharavjamts: Waived by Orlando

    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.

  • Keaton Wagler SG | LAC

    Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Clutch despite poor shooting

    Wagler totaled 15 points (3-15 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.

    Wagler struggled badly from beyond the arc in his preseason debut, but the No. 5 overall pick still filled the stat sheet and knocked down the go-ahead jumper with 14 seconds remaining. The rookie's team-high 30 minutes are encouraging, though he'll face plenty of competition for touches in a veteran-heavy Clippers rotation.

  • Darius Garland PG | LAC

    Clippers' Darius Garland: Perfect from field

    Garland recorded 15 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.

    Garland was extremely efficient in his brief appearance, accounting for 15 points on only four field-goal attempts while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard is coming off a 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 18.8 points and 6.7 assists per game, and he remains firmly entrenched as one of the Clippers' primary offensive initiators.

  • Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Swats two shots Sunday

    Jackson finished with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.

    Jackson started over Brook Lopez and was limited to the first half as planned. The 24-year-old is competing with Lopez for the starting center job and has spent time with the first unit during training camp, making that battle worth monitoring throughout the preseason.

  • Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Grabs nine boards Sunday

    Lendeborg totaled four points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Clippers.

    Lendeborg drew the start in his preseason debut and led Golden State on the glass despite struggling with his shot. Coach Steve Kerr said afterward that he wants the rookie to be more aggressive offensively, and Lendeborg's starting assignment suggests he's firmly in the mix for a significant role early in his first season.

  • Warriors' Charles Bassey: Productive off bench

    Bassey finished with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist in 16 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Clippers.

    Bassey made an immediate impact on the glass, grabbing six offensive rebounds while tying for the team lead in scoring. With Kristaps Porzingis (undisclosed) currently sidelined and Golden State potentially needing additional frontcourt depth, Bassey could make a case for rotation minutes with more performances like this.

  • Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Struggles in preseason

    Podziemski recorded seven points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Clippers.

    Podziemski struggled from the field after earning a starting spot alongside Stephen Curry in Golden State's preseason opener. Despite the poor shooting performance, Podziemski appears positioned for a prominent role after a strong training camp, and coach Steve Kerr recently called him one of the Warriors' best players.

  • Alex Sarr C | WAS

    Wizards' Alex Sarr: Progressing in recovery

    Sarr (foot) is expected to begin contact work soon after undergoing surgery this offseason, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

    Sarr is nearing the next step in his recovery from surgery he underwent in mid-June to repair a fractured right foot. The Wizards planned to hold the big man out of contact drills during the first week of training camp, but he's expected to begin full-contact work soon. Sarr remains on track to be ready for the start of the regular season, though his availability for preseason action remains unclear.

  • Nuggets' Marvin Bagley: Grabs seven boards off bench

    Bagley totaled five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 FT, 0-1 3Pt) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason loss to the Jazz.

    After being acquired by Denver during the offseason, it appears as though Bagley could be in line to play the primary backup role behind Nikola Jokic. Despite a somewhat modest performance Sunday, Bagley was the first big off the bench, a role that could yield backend fantasy value, should it maintain for any length of time. Bagley has always struggled to deliver consistent fantasy value, seen more as a points league asset. For those in category leagues, he is best left for deeper formats.

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