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Bradley tallied 10 points (5-5 FG) and two rebounds over seven minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Bradley made the most of his limited playing time, knocking down all five of his field-goal attempts down the stretch of Monday's defeat. With Karl-Anthony Towns slated to rest for the second half of the back-to-back set, Bradley could see extended minutes alongside Drew Eubanks and Andre Drummond at center Tuesday against the Raptors.

Dosunmu chipped in 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.

After resting Saturday, Dosunmu returned to action and provided a spark off the bench with three triples. His three steals also matched a game high. The Illinois product averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 24 regular-season appearances (nine starts) with the Timberwolves last season and is positioned to be a key contributor during the 2026-27 campaign.

Ball supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over New York.

After resting Saturday, Ball returned to action and showcased his playmaking skills with a game-high seven assists, though the 25-year-old also committed a game-high five turnovers. Coming off a 2025-26 campaign with Charlotte in which he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 72 regular-season appearances, Ball will look to form a dynamic backcourt duo with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

McDaniels tallied 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.

McDaniels was sharp from beyond the arc, knocking down all but one of his attempts from downtown. The forward has converted four triples in back-to-back appearances, with Monday marking his first time eclipsing the 20-point mark in preseason play. McDaniels is coming off a strong 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks across 73 games. The 26-year-old could see a slight uptick in usage this year with Julius Randle traded to the Nets.

Gillespie registered 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three steals and one rebound over 25 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Gillespie provided a major scoring punch off the bench, contributing a game-high 25 points. In addition to his offensive production, the Tennessee product made his presence felt defensively with three steals. The rookie guard was electric Monday, but he's likely to face an uphill battle for playing time during the regular season in a loaded backcourt featuring De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.

Peterson produced 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over San Antonio.

Peterson put together a solid offensive effort, finishing as Utah's leading scorer in a well-rounded team victory. After a quiet three-point performance in his preseason debut Oct. 4, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has fared much better in his two most recent appearances. The Kansas product is penciled in as the Jazz's starting shooting guard for the 2026-27 campaign.

Kawamura was waived by the Clippers on Monday.

Competing on an Exhibit 10 contract, Kawamura tallied 10 points in Saturday's preseason loss to the Raptors but will ultimately fall short of earning an Opening Night roster spot. The guard is now a likely candidate to see action with the G League's San Diego Clippers.

Coulibaly recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist, three steals and a block across 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

Coulibaly provided an impressive two-way performance off Washington's bench, shooting 63.6 percent from the field while also notching strong numbers on the defensive end. This is a make-or-break year for Coulibaly, who's expected to open the season as a bench alternative after the Wizards drafted AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Coulibaly can be an intriguing fantasy option as long as he logs enough playing time, but his role remains uncertain this season after posting down numbers in the 2025-26 campaign, when he averaged 11.7 points, 4.3 boards and 2.6 assists per game -- all downgrades compared to 2024-25.

Young finished with 11 points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

On one hand, Young struggled to find his shooting rhythm, making just one field goal and relying heavily on free throws for his scoring. However, the veteran point guard dazzled as a playmaker with 11 assists, even if the eight turnovers were concerning. Still, the fact that Young posted a double-double despite his offensive inefficiency is a great sign of him being ready for the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Young's passing volume remains an important fantasy asset, but his ball security and shooting efficiency will be worth monitoring. If he stays healthy, he should have a sizable role as the team's primary floor general in a dynamic lineup alongside AJ Dybantsa, Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis.

Dybantsa recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 25 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

Dybantsa overcame a slow start to deliver an encouraging performance, becoming more involved offensively during the second half. His shooting efficiency remained inconsistent, but he contributed in several categories while grabbing four offensive rebounds. The rookie is slated to open the 2026-27 season as the Wizards' starting small forward and should see consistent playing time out of the get-go in his first year in the league.