NBA Player News

Denver waived Walker on Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Walker wasn't able to leave enough of an impression at Nuggets camp to maintain a roster spot. The veteran swingman is now seeking out other opportunities around the league this fall.

Gilbert (knee) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Gilbert continues to deal with patella tendinitis and hasn't played since the preseason opener. His last chance to appear this preseason is Friday against the Mavericks.

Finney-Smith (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Finney-Smith rested Saturday but will be back in action Monday and should play a major role with most of Atlanta's regulars sitting out for rest. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor-spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his one-year stint with the Rockets in the 2025-26 season. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Wiggins (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Wiggins and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. He finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Okongwu (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Okongwu is getting the night off Monday, with Atlanta resting a number of starters. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Dallas.

McCollum (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

McCollum and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. McCollum recorded 12 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and five rebounds across 19 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Dort (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Dort is sitting out Monday for maintenance purposes, along with most of the Hawks' regulars. The veteran swingman's next chance to play is Friday against Dallas.

Johnson (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars won't suit up for the penultimate preseason contest. Johnson tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Daniels (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Daniels and most of Atlanta's regulars will rest during the Hawks' penultimate preseason contest. Daniels tallied 13 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 21 minutes in Thursday's 123-116 preseason win over the Spurs but struggled with his shot against the Pacers on Saturday.

Alexander-Walker (rest) is available for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Alexander-Walker is off the injury report for this exhibition. He'll likely see some run in the first half before handing things off to Atlanta's younger players in the second half.