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Collins (toe) was a big part of Tuesday's practice, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Coach Tiago Splitter said Collins probably needs a bit more time before getting the green light to return. For now, he can be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns.

Turner recorded seven points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 19 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Turner provided a full stat line in Milwaukee's preseason opener Monday. The veteran center is a rumored trade candidate but has two years left of team control on his contract, including 2026-27, so the rebuilding Bucks might want to see Turner revert closer back to form from his time with the Pacers before considering swinging a deal.

Cardwell recorded nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 29 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.

Cardwell was among Sacramento's first five reserves and grabbed four offensive rebounds while filling up the defensive stat sheet. The second-year big is competing for frontcourt minutes behind Domantas Sabonis after averaging 5.4 points and 7.5 rebounds during the 2025-26 regular season.

Jaquez recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Jaquez most notably started Milwaukee's preseason opener, implying he's the favorite to start Opening Night in favor of Kevin Porter. He already averaged career bests in points (15.4), boards (5.0), dimes (4.7) and minutes per game (28.3) while shooting 50.7 percent from the field over 75 regular-season games in 2025-26 with the Heat, and Jaquez has room for growth in his debut season for the rebuilding Bucks.

Hunter finished with three points (3-3 FT) in 13 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to Los Angeles.

Hunter started at small forward but didn't attempt a field goal during his limited action. The 28-year-old joined Sacramento late last season and appears positioned to open the 2026-27 campaign in the starting lineup.

LaVine finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.

LaVine started at shooting guard but played only during the first half as Sacramento limited the workload of its veterans. The 31-year-old remains one of the Kings' primary scoring options after averaging 19.2 points during the 2025-26 regular season.

Plowden finished with 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.

Plowden was among Sacramento's first five players off the bench and received a sizable workload in the preseason opener. He'll look to solidify a spot in the Kings' wing rotation after averaging 10.8 points across 40 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

Beringer supplied 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 15 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.

Beringer led the second unit in rebounding Monday in Minnesota's preseason opener. The second-year big man is slotting in as the team's No. 2 center behind Rudy Gobert now that Naz Reid is out of the frontcourt mix, so Beringer should have an Opening Night role.

Manon recorded 12 points (2-3 FG, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over Sacramento.

Manon did all of his damage in the fourth quarter after receiving praise from coach JJ Redick for his work during training camp. The two-way guard remains a long shot for consistent NBA minutes, but his strong camp and productive preseason debut are encouraging signs.

Grimes finished with 16 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one assist in 19 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over the Kings.

Grimes drew the start with Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) unavailable and didn't commit a turnover during an efficient Lakers debut. The 26-year-old is competing for a starting spot and should have a significant role regardless of where he ultimately lands in the rotation.