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Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-2 FG) and five rebounds in 12 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over Milwaukee.

Kalkbrenner continued what has been a modest preseason, doing very little to endear himself to fantasy managers. It appears as though Moussa Diabate will retain the starting center position heading into the regular season. This means Kalkbrenner is likely to be up against Hannes Steinbach for backup minutes, limiting his appeal across all formats. For those in deeper leagues, Kalkbrenner should be seen as a potential streaming option for blocks.

Schroder amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds in 17 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over the Bucks.

Schroder was given the starting nod, although he failed to make the most of his opportunity. Charlotte is dealing with multiple injuries to its backcourt, which could open the door for Schroder to play a meaningful role come opening night. While this, theoretically, puts him on the fantasy radar, experienced fantasy managers are well aware of who Schroder is as a player. Unless you are desperate for assists late in drafts, there are likely to be more appealing options available to you.

LeVert failed to score (0-3 FG, 0-2 FT), adding two assists, one rebound and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Hornets.

LeVert was barely noticeable in the loss, failing to score despite logging 18 minutes of playing time. Hypothetically, LeVert has the talent to provide Milwaukee with a valuable bench piece. However, it seems likely he could get lost in the mix when it comes to consistent playing time. Barring any news to the contrary, LeVert is not someone managers need to be targeting outside of deeper leagues.

Kuzma ended with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to Charlotte.

Kuzma was back in the starting lineup Sunday, ending with arguably his best performance of the preseason. For better or worse, it appears as though Kuzma could be a starting option for the Bucks come opening night. Having lost Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis during the offseason, Milwaukee will be hoping Kuzma can rediscover his form from a couple of seasons ago. For those in fantasy, he profiles as nothing more than a last-round flyer, based largely on the fact that he could play close to 30 minutes per game.

Turner recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five blocks, two rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to the Hornets.

Turner provided ample production on the defensive end, racking up a game-high five blocks. However, that's where the good news ends, following what was a poor shooting night. Coming off what was a terrible season last year, Turner is looking to reinvigorate his career. He warrants attention in the later rounds of drafts, based on his blocks upside alone. With that said, his peripheral numbers are typically less than ideal, which does limit his overall upside.

Miller logged 26 points (11-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Miller put together an impressive performance off the bench Sunday, connecting on four three-pointers en route to a game-high 26 points. The 22-year-old pro has played well throughout the preseason, averaging 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.7 minutes per contest across three appearances. Miller began to come on at the end of the 2025-26 season, scoring in double figures in 17 of the team's last 18 games.

Jokic recorded 22 points (8-12, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and a block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over the Bulls.

Denver elected to play their starters into the second half for the first time this preseason, leading to Jokic producing a highly efficient triple-double while playing three quarters. The star big man led the game in rebounds and assists. Jokic is coming off six straight seasons in which he finished top two in MVP voting, and he seems poised for another dominant campaign.

Rollins logged 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to the Hornets.

Rollins was one of four Bucks players to score in double figures despite struggling from the floor. Where he excelled Sunday was on the defensive end, collecting a game-high three steals and adding two blocks. While he was highly productive defensively, Rollins still had the worst plus-minus among Bucks starters at minus eight.

Miller recorded 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and a block in 22 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over the Bucks.

Miller made his preseason debut Sunday after missing time with a shin contusion he suffered in practice. The 23-year-old pro matched a game-high with 18 points, albeit with mediocre efficiency. Despite struggling from the floor overall, Miller was highly effective from beyond the arc, connecting on a game-high four three-pointers.

da Silva ended with 17 points (6-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason loss to Cleveland.

da Silva had another productive performance Sunday, with the 2024 No. 18 overall pick now scoring a combined 36 points in his first two preseason appearances. He averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 24.7 minutes in 77 regular-season games, including 34 starts, in 2025-26. While da Silva may not start as often during the 2026-27 campaign, assuming Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner can stay healthy, he should continue to get his share of minutes off the bench.