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Gillespie registered 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three steals and one rebound over 25 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason loss to Utah.

Gillespie provided a major scoring punch off the bench, contributing a game-high 25 points. In addition to his offensive production, the Tennessee product made his presence felt defensively with three steals. The rookie guard was electric Monday, but he's likely to face an uphill battle for playing time during the regular season in a loaded backcourt featuring De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.

Peterson produced 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over San Antonio.

Peterson put together a solid offensive effort, finishing as Utah's leading scorer in a well-rounded team victory. After a quiet three-point performance in his preseason debut Oct. 4, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has fared much better in his two most recent appearances. The Kansas product is penciled in as the Jazz's starting shooting guard for the 2026-27 campaign.

Kawamura was waived by the Clippers on Monday.

Competing on an Exhibit 10 contract, Kawamura tallied 10 points in Saturday's preseason loss to the Raptors but will ultimately fall short of earning an Opening Night roster spot. The guard is now a likely candidate to see action with the G League's San Diego Clippers.

Coulibaly recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist, three steals and a block across 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

Coulibaly provided an impressive two-way performance off Washington's bench, shooting 63.6 percent from the field while also notching strong numbers on the defensive end. This is a make-or-break year for Coulibaly, who's expected to open the season as a bench alternative after the Wizards drafted AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Coulibaly can be an intriguing fantasy option as long as he logs enough playing time, but his role remains uncertain this season after posting down numbers in the 2025-26 campaign, when he averaged 11.7 points, 4.3 boards and 2.6 assists per game -- all downgrades compared to 2024-25.

Young finished with 11 points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

On one hand, Young struggled to find his shooting rhythm, making just one field goal and relying heavily on free throws for his scoring. However, the veteran point guard dazzled as a playmaker with 11 assists, even if the eight turnovers were concerning. Still, the fact that Young posted a double-double despite his offensive inefficiency is a great sign of him being ready for the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Young's passing volume remains an important fantasy asset, but his ball security and shooting efficiency will be worth monitoring. If he stays healthy, he should have a sizable role as the team's primary floor general in a dynamic lineup alongside AJ Dybantsa, Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis.

Dybantsa recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 25 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason loss to the Nets.

Dybantsa overcame a slow start to deliver an encouraging performance, becoming more involved offensively during the second half. His shooting efficiency remained inconsistent, but he contributed in several categories while grabbing four offensive rebounds. The rookie is slated to open the 2026-27 season as the Wizards' starting small forward and should see consistent playing time out of the get-go in his first year in the league.

Wagner finished with 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, an assist and two steals across 18 minutes off the bench in Monday's 131-122 preseason win over the Wizards.

Wagner provided an energetic contribution off Brooklyn's bench, scoring efficiently inside the arc and converting five of six free-throw attempts. The veteran big man also collected five rebounds and two steals, giving him a well-rounded stat line despite playing fewer than 20 minutes. Wagner's combination of scoring, rebounding and defensive production could make him a useful contributor if he earns consistent minutes, but as of now, he's slated to open the 2026-27 season as the backup center behind Day'Ron Sharpe.

Ellis finished with 15 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and a rebound across 21 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason win over the Wizards.

Ellis delivered an efficient offensive performance, connecting on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc and being one of four Brooklyn players who scored at least 15 points. He didn't record an assist, steal or block, making this a relatively scoring-dependent fantasy showing. However, his perimeter shooting helped Brooklyn maintain its offensive momentum, and he committed no turnovers during his 21-minute appearance. Ellis' ability to space the floor remains an important component of his potential rotation role.

Randle recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and a steal across 23 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason win over the Wizards.

Randle made his biggest impact as a facilitator, leading Brooklyn with nine assists while taking just eight field-goal attempts. His three turnovers were a minor blemish, but this overall performance showed he can contribute without dominating the offense. Randle's passing production was particularly encouraging for fantasy managers, as he demonstrated the potential to generate substantial assists from the frontcourt, and if he's able to carry this playmaking into the regular season, players such as Michael Porter, Day'Ron Sharpe and others could benefit from Randle's passing as a point forward.

Towns ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason loss to Minnesota. He won't play Tuesday against Toronto for rest purposes, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Towns was solid, if unspectacular, as New York fell to 0-3 in preseason play. The standout center has played in each of the first three contests but will take a seat for the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday at Toronto. Towns' next chance to suit up will come Thursday at home against the Raptors.