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Jakucionis was a DNP-CD during Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Jakucionis was one of several Bucks who didn't see the floor despite Milwaukee using 14 players. The second-year guard was acquired from Miami during the offseason and should have additional opportunities to make his preseason debut as Milwaukee evaluates its revamped backcourt rotation.

Dieng was a DNP-CD during Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to Minnesota.

Dieng was available but didn't see the floor in Milwaukee's first preseason contest. The 23-year-old will look to earn a role in a crowded Bucks frontcourt during the remainder of the preseason.

The Bucks waived Butler on Tuesday.

No surprise here, as Butler was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal. Look for him to join Milwaukee's G League affiliate, the Herd.

The Bucks signed Broome to a contract Tuesday.

Broome made 11 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia as a rookie in 2025-26 but spent most of the campaign in the G League, averaging 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 32.9 minutes across 26 games for Delaware. The 2025 second-round pick is presumably on an Exhibit 10 deal and will compete for a roster spot.

Williams finished with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and three steals in 21 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over the Kings.

Williams drew the start with Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) unavailable and made a strong impression on both ends of the floor. The 25-year-old is competing with Jake LaRavia and several other wings for a prominent role, and his combination of perimeter shooting and defense should help his case.

LaRavia recorded 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over Sacramento.

LaRavia came off the bench but was productive across the board, finishing with a game-high plus-27 rating. He's firmly in the mix for a significant role on the wing and remains a candidate to start once the Lakers settle on their regular-season rotation.

Carr totaled 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over the Kings.

Carr led the Lakers' reserves in scoring and continued to make a case for a rotation role after an impressive Summer League. Coach JJ Redick indicated during training camp that the rookie could earn opportunities this season, and Monday's performance was an encouraging first step.

Sabonis finished with four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 10 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.

Sabonis saw a light workload in Sacramento's preseason opener, playing exclusively during the first half. The veteran center remains one of the NBA's premier rebounders and distributors at his position after averaging a double-double during the 2025-26 regular season.

Raynaud recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Monday's preseason loss to the Lakers.

Raynaud was one of Sacramento's first five players off the bench and grabbed three offensive rebounds, though he also committed five turnovers. The second-year big should continue to see plenty of opportunities during the preseason as the Kings evaluate their frontcourt rotation.

Clifford finished with 23 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Monday's preseason loss to the Lakers.

Clifford came off the bench but led Sacramento in scoring while grabbing three offensive rebounds and committing just one turnover. The second-year wing was also among the Kings' first five reserves to enter the game, an encouraging sign for his chances of securing a consistent rotation role.