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White played 20 minutes in Wednesday's preseason win over the Hornets, scoring 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and adding four steals, three rebounds and two assists.

Making his second appearance of the exhibition schedule, the veteran point guard finished second to Jayson Tatum in scoring for Boston while leading a defense that snatched 16 steals in total. White will be looking to improve his efficiency in 2026-27 after shooting a career-worst 39.4 percent from the floor last season, along with a 32.7 percent mark from three-point range that was a steep decline from the prior three campaigns.

O'Neale delivered 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 3Pt) in 23 minutes while chipping in two rebounds and two assists during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Celtics.

Getting the start with Kon Knueppel (hamstring), Coby White (calf) and Grayson Allen (knee) all missing from the backcourt, O'Neale was perfect with his shooting opportunities, although he also committed five turnovers. It's not clear if any of those Hornet guards will be ready for Opening Night, so O'Neale could find himself in a bigger role than expected to begin the campaign. The veteran forward was dealt to Charlotte in June after averaging a career-high 9.8 points and 2.7 threes over 78 regular-season games for Phoenix in 2025-26.

Miller scored 16 points (4-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-5FT) while adding five rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Celtics.

With a number of key backcourt players unavailable, the Hornets went with a big starting five that shifted Miller to shooting guard while Royce O'Neale joined Naz Reid and Moussa Diabate in the frontcourt. The alignment didn't seem to suit Miller, although he did tie Tidjane Saluan for the team scoring lead. Miller heads into his fourth NBA season mainly looking to prove he can stay healthy after missing a combined 72 regular-season games over the prior two campaigns.

Wagler amassed 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Wagler led the Clippers in minutes and had his most efficient shooting night of the preseason. Los Angeles drafted the rookie with the fifth overall pick in June, and he's expected to start alongside Garland in the backcourt after showing poise and confidence during the Summer League in Las Vegas. His highlight was a superb 26/4/2 line in the Summer League finale against the Timberwolves. His chance to start with the Clippers makes him one of the more intriguing first-year guards to watch.

Jones generated 14 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, an assist and a steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Jones had his best preseason showing, scoring just 11 points across his first two appearances. Jones is valued more for his perimeter defense than his scoring, but efficient nights like this one help his case for a regular role at the wing, as well as a supporting role at the four spot.

Garland supplied 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and a steal over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Garland tied for the game lead in assists, though he committed four turnovers during the victory. Los Angeles acquired Garland from Cleveland in February in a deal for James Harden while he was dealing with a toe injury. His healthy start this fall is an encouraging sign for a Clippers squad that will be scrambling to fill the production void left by Kawhi Leonard.

Whitmore posted 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds and a steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 preseason loss to the Clippers.

Whitmore made the most of an extended run off the bench. The 22-year-old signed a two-way deal with Denver in September after Cleveland waived him following a five-team trade. With DeMar DeRozan ahead of him on the depth chart, Whitmore faces a fight for minutes, and his deal limits him to 50 regular-season games.

Murray tallied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason loss to the Clippers.

Murray delivered his most efficient preseason outing, hitting six of eight shots in just over a quarter. The veteran guard has played limited minutes this exhibition season and will take on his customary load once the regular season tips off.

Jokic logged five points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and a steal over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 preseason loss to the Clippers.

Jokic had a quiet scoring night in a limited run, though he still led Denver in assists. It was a sharp drop from Monday's win over the Bulls, when he posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The three-time MVP hasn't topped 26 minutes in four preseason appearances, so expect his workload to stay light until the games count.

Lundy closed with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Lundy was one of four Mavericks reserves to score in double figures, while none of the starters reached that mark. The Penn State product has appeared in all three preseason contests, but Wednesday marked his first game with multiple made field goals. Signed to a training-camp deal, Lundy is competing for a spot on Dallas' roster.