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Collier contributed 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five assists, five steals and three rebounds across 22 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.

Collier was one of seven Jazz players to score in double figures but also made his presence felt in other facets of the game. The USC product tallied a game-high five steals while matching Darryn Peterson with a team-high five assists. Keyonte George is penciled in as the starting point guard, but Collier should maintain a notable role off the bench coming off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 11.7 points, 7.2 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 25.7 minutes across 59 appearances (19 starts).

George closed with 13 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three steals, two rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.

George fared well in his limited action, finishing as one of seven Jazz players to score in double figures. After failing to record a steal in his first two preseason appearances, the 22-year-old made his presence felt defensively with three swipes Monday. George will look to take another step forward during the 2026-27 campaign after breaking out with averages of 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 54 games last season.

Jackson recorded 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.

Jackson was efficient offensively, finishing as one of seven Jazz players to score in double figures. The big man appeared in just three regular-season games with Utah last season due to a left knee issue after being acquired from Memphis at the trade deadline, but now healthy, he figures to be a focal point for the 2026-27 campaign.

Reed supplied four points (1-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four steals, one assist and one block over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Reed's scoring numbers were pedestrian, but his impact on the glass was massive, as he hauled in a game-high 17 rebounds, including eight on the offensive end. The 23-year-old's four steals were also a team high. Victor Wembanyama is the unquestioned starter at center, but Reed could compete with veteran Luke Kornet for playing time off the bench while fellow rookie Jayden Quaintance (knee) remains without a timetable to return.

Johnson totaled 15 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

With several San Antonio regulars sidelined, Johnson made his first start of the preseason and used a strong effort at the charity stripe to reach the 15-point mark. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year averaged 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.3 minutes across 82 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

Barnes ended with 19 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-12 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Barnes finished as San Antonio's second-leading scorer, fueled by frequent trips to the charity stripe. The veteran forward started Monday with Tobias Harris (calf), Devin Vassell (rest) and Carter Bryant (ankle) sidelined, but he figures to hold down a reserve role during the regular season. In 77 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, Barnes averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest.

Bradley tallied 10 points (5-5 FG) and two rebounds over seven minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Bradley made the most of his limited playing time, knocking down all five of his field-goal attempts down the stretch of Monday's defeat. With Karl-Anthony Towns slated to rest for the second half of the back-to-back set, Bradley could see extended minutes alongside Drew Eubanks and Andre Drummond at center Tuesday against the Raptors.

Dosunmu chipped in 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.

After resting Saturday, Dosunmu returned to action and provided a spark off the bench with three triples. His three steals also matched a game high. The Illinois product averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 24 regular-season appearances (nine starts) with the Timberwolves last season and is positioned to be a key contributor during the 2026-27 campaign.

Ball supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over New York.

After resting Saturday, Ball returned to action and showcased his playmaking skills with a game-high seven assists, though the 25-year-old also committed a game-high five turnovers. Coming off a 2025-26 campaign with Charlotte in which he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 72 regular-season appearances, Ball will look to form a dynamic backcourt duo with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

McDaniels tallied 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.

McDaniels was sharp from beyond the arc, knocking down all but one of his attempts from downtown. The forward has converted four triples in back-to-back appearances, with Monday marking his first time eclipsing the 20-point mark in preseason play. McDaniels is coming off a strong 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks across 73 games. The 26-year-old could see a slight uptick in usage this year with Julius Randle traded to the Nets.