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Wilson finished Friday's 104-100 preseason loss to the Grizzlies with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-6 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes.

Wilson struggled to get going in the first half, during which he scored one point while shooting 0-for-2 from the field in 16 minutes. However, he erupted for 20 points and shot 5-for-10 from downtown in the second half, finishing with a game-high 21 points. The rookie No. 4 overall pick has led the Bulls in scoring in both of their preseason games, totaling 36 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 61 minutes.

Peavy (ankle) did not see the floor in Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Bulls.

Peavy missed a third consecutive contest due to an ankle injury. His final chance to play in the preseason will come next Friday against Charlotte.

Edey tallied 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one block over 16 minutes in Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Bulls.

Edey also committed three turnovers without handing out a single dime in his limited floor time, and ball security has been a bit of an issue for him. Though it's just an 11-game sample, Edey averaged 2.4 turnovers in 25.8 minutes per game last season. Still, he's an elite rebounder and shot blocker, so if he can stay healthy, Edey could easily be a top-60 player.

Buzelis exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies and will not return due to a right ankle injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He'll finish with six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one block in 12 minutes.

Buzelis appeared to twist his ankle earlier in the game but initially played through the injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's exhibition against Denver. With the 2024 first-rounder out for the remainder of the game, Dailyn Swain and Leonard Miller could see increased playing time.

Awaka will start Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Nic Claxton (hamstring), Zach Collins (toe) and Jalen Smith (foot) are all unavailable, opening the door for Awaka to enter the starting five. The 22-year-old was highly productive in Wednesday's preseason-opening win over the Suns, recording 14 points, 11 rebounds, a steal and a block in 21 minutes.

Leonard (not injury related) won't suit up for Saturday's exhibition against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Leonard will miss a second straight preseason game while ramping up his workload following the offseason, but he's not dealing with an injury. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Tuesday against the Knicks.

Cisse amassed zero points (0-3 FG), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to Houston.

Cisse served as the third-string center, playing behind Morez Johnson and Daniel Gafford. Despite a few bright spots last season, it appears as though Cisse could struggle to be an every-night part of the rotation, particularly if Dereck Lively returns from his foot injury at any point. Cisse is someone to monitor, just in case injuries befall the Dallas frontcourt, especially for those needing rebounds and blocks.

Christie finished with 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to Houston.

Christie hit the ground running in the preseason opener, connecting on a team-high four three-pointers. It appears as though he will begin the season as a starter for Dallas, where he will serve as a floor-spacer, presumably launching a high amount of perimeter shots. At this point, his overall game is a little empty, which does make him a somewhat risky option in standard leagues. At best, he should be viewed as more of a three-point streaming consideration.

Adams totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Adams returned to the court after undergoing ankle surgery in January, playing his usual role off the bench. Although his skill set doesn't really lend itself to viable fantasy value, Adams' importance to the Rockets cannot be overstated. He will presumably serve as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun, typically logging minutes in the mid to high teens.

Castro signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Castro is set to compete for a spot on the Lakers' regular-season roster, though Los Angeles can waive him at any time since the organization owns his G League rights. In his senior season at George Washington, he averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.