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Dennis (Achilles) supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Dennis ended the Las Vegas Summer League on the inactive list due to a right Achilles issue, though he returned to game action Monday. The two-way player was one of six Hawks players to score in double figures, and he also tied for the team lead in steals. He's expected to spend the majority of the 2026-27 campaign with the Hawks' G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

McKneely (shoulder) didn't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis.

McKneely, who signed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Atlanta in June, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in San Antonio.

Looney will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Kings, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Walker Kessler (finger) is out, so Looney will draw the start in L.A.'s first exhibition game of the season. Joining him in the first unit for Monday's game will be Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle.

Williams will start Monday's preseason game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) Monday, and Jake LaRavia will come off the bench, paving the way for Williams to start. The 25-year-old is competing with LaRavia for a starting role this season, so Monday will serve as an important audition for Williams.

Thybulle will start Monday's preseason game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle) and Walker Kessler (finger) in their preseason opener, so the club will start Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Kevon Looney and Thybulle. The defensive-minded swingman is competing for a starting spot ahead of the regular season.

Anunoby contributed 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds over 14 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.

The Knicks' starters were only available for the first half of Monday's exhibition, but Anunoby looked good in his limited floor time, and his six boards were a team high. Anunoby was a third-round producer last season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.3 triples, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per contest, and he should see similar production as he enters his age-29 season.

Brown contributed 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.

With LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sitting out the 76ers' preseason opener, VJ Edgecombe and Brown ran the show. The star forward didn't play in the second half but still erupted for a game-high 22 points, scoring 13 in the first quarter alone. He also turned in an efficient shooting performance and tied for the game-high mark in triples made.

Hukporti didn't return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks due to an Achilles injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one assist in five minutes before exiting.

The team has yet to release any additional information on Hukporti's injury, but the fact that he's been diagnosed with an Achilles injury and needed help off the court is concerning. The Sixers will presumably wait until he undergoes additional imaging Tuesday before putting out on update on his availability going forward.

Murray (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

It's unclear why Murray is sitting out Sacramento's preseason opener, though his next chance to play in the preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against the Lakers. Precious Achiuwa, Dylan Cardwell and Alex Karaban are all candidates to see a bump in minutes due to Murray being sidelined.

Monk (rest) won't suit up for Monday's exhibition versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

The Kings didn't list an injury for Monk, so this is likely just a rest day for the 28-year-old veteran. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Lakers on Thursday.