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Sharpe (shoulder) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Sharpe will return to action after sitting out Thursday's exhibition. With two more preseason contests, Sharpe continues to sit atop the center depth chart.

Jefferson (back) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Jefferson will be sidelined for his third straight exhibition. The rookie forward will have one more chance to return during the preseason, which comes against the Heat on Oct. 14.

Porter (wrist) is good to go for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

As expected, Porter is back after missing Thursday's preseason game due to wrist soreness. Presumably, the Nets were simply being cautious for the exhibition.

Brown (ankle) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Brown has yet to suit up during the preseason as he continues to work his way back from a left ankle issue. His final chance to get in an exhibition is Wednesday against the Heat, a game he's targeting for his return after going through a scrimmage Monday morning.

Jones (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.

Jones has yet to make his preseason debut after suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. The forward has resumed some on-court activity, but Denver appears to be proceeding cautiously with his recovery. His status for the Nuggets' remaining preseason games remains uncertain.

Sellers (back) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to Denver.

Sellers continues to deal with lower-back soreness that has limited his preseason availability. The two-way guard will look to return to action as Chicago completes its exhibition schedule, though his immediate fantasy outlook remains limited.

Collins (toe) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to Denver.

Collins continues to deal with a toe injury that has kept him out of preseason action. The veteran big man will look to return before the regular season begins, though his availability for Chicago's next exhibition remains uncertain.

Jones (ankle) went scoreless (0-3 FG) but recorded five assists, one rebound and one steal in 10 minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to Denver.

Jones made his first preseason appearance after dealing with an ankle injury, providing solid playmaking despite struggling with his shot. He also avoided committing a turnover, an encouraging sign as he works his way back into game shape. His return gives Chicago another backcourt option heading into the regular season as the projected second-string point guard.

Johnson delivered 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Bulls.

The veteran forward was locked in from downtown as the Nuggets' starting five all played at least 23 minutes in preparation for Opening Night. Johnson has never suited up for more than 66 regular-season games in a campaign as injuries have plagued him since being the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, but he's been a valuable secondary scorer when healthy, averaging at least 12.2 points and 2.0 threes and shooting 39.0 percent or better from beyond the arc in each of the last five seasons.

Gordon dropped a team-high 25 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding six rebounds in 23 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Bulls.

Denver's starting five all played at least 23 minutes as the team gets ready for Opening Night, and while Gordon stepped up with a strong scoring effort, Nikola Jokic also appeared to be in midseason form with a triple-double. Gordon has had trouble staying on the court the last couple years, playing a combined 87 regular-season games in 2024-25 and 2025-26, but he's been healthy this preseason and is averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 boards and 2.0 threes in just 16.0 minutes across three exhibition contests.