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Conwell posted 22 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during the Heat's 125-124 loss to the Timberwolves during Saturday's preseason game.

Conwell saw most of his playing time and production during the second half of Saturday's exhibition game while the starters rested. The rookie second-rounder has made a strong early impression during training camp, and if he can carry that momentum into preseason games, then he could force his way into a rotational role for the Heat for the 2026-27 season.

Kelley (calf) did not play during Saturday's 125-124 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Kelley inked a deal with the Heat on Thursday, but he has yet to suit up for Miami during the preseason. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nets.

Hyland finished Saturday's 125-124 preseason win over the Heat with 23 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes.

Hyland was moved into the Timberwolves' starting five due to the absences of both Anthony Edwards (rest) and LaMelo Ball (rest). Hyland answered the call by leading Minnesota in points, with most of his damage coming from beyond the arc. The sixth-year pro averaged 16.6 minutes per game while mostly operating in a bench role last season, but Hyland could see a bump in playing time given that Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) will be out for most, if not all, of the 2026-27 season.

Middleton did not leave the bench during Saturday's 114-108 preseason win over the Pistons.

Middleton has yet to play this preseason, but the 35-year-old veteran isn't dealing with an injury. His next chance to get out there will come Monday versus the Nets.

Edgecombe put up 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals over 26 minutes in Saturday's 144-106 preseason loss to the Celtics.

Edgecombe saw a big uptick in usage with Jaylen Brown (rest), LeBron James (rest) and Joel Embiid (rest) all sitting this one out, and he made the most of the increased opportunity. With new additions Brown and James, Edgecombe could at times find it difficult to assert himself in the offense, but he should do enough with the triples, dimes and defensive stats to remain fantasy-relevant.

Tatum posted 23 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 144-106 preseason win over the 76ers.

The 76ers rested several key players, including Joel Embiid and LeBron James, so Tatum took advantage of favorable matchups to rank second on the Celtics in scoring behind Payton Pritchard, who exploded for 25 points off the bench. This was Tatum's first game of the preseason, and the Celtics are expected to monitor his workload carefully to have him in top condition for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Reed posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in Saturday's 114-108 preseason loss to the Wizards.

Reed was one of five Detroit players -- and one of three starters -- to score in double digits, and he finished second in both rebounds and steals. Reed made the most of the absence of Jalen Duren (rest), but when the latter is healthy, Reed will operate as his backup off the bench, limiting his fantasy upside considerably.

Davis logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Pistons.

All of Davis' production came in the first half, with the veteran big man observing the entire second half from the bench. He's scored in double digits in limited playing time across his first two preseason games, and Davis will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction to keep him fresh ahead of the Wizards' regular-season opener against the Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Garza (nose) went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Bobby Manning of CLNS Media Network reports.

Garza took an inadvertent elbow to the nose from teammate Chris Cenac, and the former was taken to the locker room shortly thereafter. He didn't return to the hardwood, ending his night with eight points (4-9 FG), seven rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes.

Ighodaro is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns will make several lineup changes for this contest, and Ighodaro will move to the bench to make way for Khaman Maluach. Both players are competing to be the Suns' starting center on Opening Night against the Trail Blazers on Oct. 21.