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Saturday, October 10

Payton Pritchard Scores 25 Points to Lead Celtics Past 76ers

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Payton Pritchard led Boston with 25 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, and four rebounds in 24 minutes during Saturday's 144-106 preseason win over the 76ers. Pritchard sparked a second-quarter run with 11 points, including three 3-pointers. While expected to serve primarily in a rotational role with Jayson Tatum healthy, Pritchard could operate as Boston's primary second offensive option on most nights following off-season roster moves that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia.

Luke Kennard Pours in Game-High 20 Points in Preseason Win Over Spurs

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Phoenix Suns guard Luke Kennard delivered a game-high 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five rebounds, and four assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 102-98 preseason victory against the Spurs. Starting in place of resting Devin Booker, Kennard led Phoenix from deep by draining four three-pointers while demonstrating solid playmaking. Though his regular role will be secondary behind Booker and Jalen Green, his sharp shooting provides a strong spark.

Dylan Harper Leads Spurs with 15 Points Amid Viral Social Media Rumors

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San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper posted a team-high 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason loss to Phoenix. Harper started with De'Aaron Fox out and remains primed for heavy minutes. Off the court, the 2025 No. 2 overall pick recently responded to viral relationship rumors regarding girlfriend JoJo Lacey, commenting on TikTok: "We just gone let the world talk."

Onyeka Okongwu Scores 18 Points In Hawks Preseason Victory

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Onyeka Okongwu recorded 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists across 23 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers. Okongwu shot 5-for-10 from the field, made all six of his free-throw attempts, and committed just one turnover. He continued to showcase his expanding offensive game by attempting seven three-pointers, highlighting his floor-spacing ability as he prepares for a major role in the upcoming season.

Pascal Siakam Contributes On Both Ends In Narrow Preseason Loss

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Pascal Siakam recorded 13 points, two rebounds, four assists, and two blocks across 22 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Hawks. Siakam had a relatively quiet shooting night, hitting 3-of-7 shots from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, but compensated with zero turnovers and solid defensive production. The workload was carefully managed as he gears up to be a reliable two-way leader for Indiana.

Immanuel Quickley Drains Five Triples In Efficient Outing

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Immanuel Quickley registered 18 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a steal across 19 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason win over the Clippers. Quickley delivered an outstanding shooting performance, connecting on 5-of-6 attempts from beyond the arc and missing just two shots overall. He committed zero turnovers, demonstrating high efficiency as both a scorer and facilitator as he prepares to serve as the starting point guard.

Scottie Barnes Posts Double-Double In Raptors Preseason Win

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Scottie Barnes recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists across 22 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason win over the Clippers. Barnes secured his double-double despite a modest 4-for-10 shooting performance from the field. He finished with a plus-22 rating, anchoring Toronto's strong first half and providing valuable rebounding and playmaking value that sets him up as a key go-to option for the upcoming regular season.

Cade Cunningham Sits Out Preseason Contest Against Wizards

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Cade Cunningham (rest) did not play in Detroit's 114-108 preseason loss to the Washington Wizards. After initially being left out of the starting lineup in favor of Daniss Jenkins, the star guard ultimately did not step on the hardwood at all. This was viewed as a precautionary workload management move by the coaching staff ahead of the regular season, meaning fantasy managers should not be concerned about the absence. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Minnesota.

Darius Acuff Drops Game-High 25 Points In Preseason Loss

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Darius Acuff posted 25 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and eight assists across 27 minutes in Sacramento's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors. The top pick scored a game-high 25 points while trading blows with fellow rookie standout Yaxel Lendeborg. This performance was a major bounce-back after he scored 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting against the Lakers, and he should continue seeing heavy preseason action before the opener against the Clippers.

Yaxel Lendeborg Shines With 23 Points And 10 Rebounds In Preseason

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Yaxel Lendeborg returned to the starting lineup and dominated in Golden State's 111-106 preseason win over the Kings, posting 23 points (10-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 24 minutes. The rookie first-rounder continues to impress while filling a crucial role early on, showing off his playmaking and scoring ability as he prepares for a consistent rotational role for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

Jabari Walker Shines with 14 Points and Strong Playmaking in Preseason

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker continued his strong preseason performance, recording 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds, and two assists in a loss to the Celtics. Walker earned praise for his effort on the offensive glass, decision-making, and offensive creation, including a smooth setup to Dean Wade during an early 10-2 Sixers run. His active play is positioning him for expanded rotational minutes moving forward.

VJ Edgecombe Scores 19 Points with Four Steals in Preseason Action

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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe notched 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, and four steals across 26 minutes in Saturday's 144-106 preseason loss to Boston. With Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid resting, Edgecombe capitalized on increased usage, connecting with Tyrese Maxey on transition plays and driving past Celtics defenders. He previously made headlines stating a Bahamian Olympic medal would mean more than an NBA title.

Ryan Conwell Drops Team-High 22 Points Off Bench For Heat

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Ryan Conwell posted 22 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during Miami's narrow 125-124 preseason loss to the Timberwolves. Conwell saw most of his playing time and production during the second half while the starters rested. The rookie second-rounder has made a strong early impression in training camp and is fighting hard to carve out a rotational role for the Heat during the 2026-27 campaign.

Maxime Raynaud Exits Preseason Game With Apparent Serious Knee Injury

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Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered an apparent serious right knee injury in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Raynaud tweaked his knee following a collision with Stephen Curry and required a wheelchair to be transported off the floor to the locker room. The Kings will evaluate the second-year center with further testing to determine the full severity of the injury.

Bones Hyland Explodes for 23 Points and Five Triples in Start

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Bones Hyland led Minnesota with 23 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes in Saturday's 125-124 preseason win over the Heat. Inserted into the starting lineup due to the absences of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, Hyland capitalized on the opportunity. He could see an increased role this season with Donte DiVincenzo sidelined for most, if not all, of the 2026-27 campaign.

Jayson Tatum Scores 23 Points in Preseason Return Against 76ers

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Jayson Tatum returned from rest to post 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 blowout win over the 76ers. Tatum took advantage of favorable matchups against a depleted Philadelphia squad. The Celtics are expected to monitor his workload carefully to keep him in top condition for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Trae Young Ejected After Altercation In Wizards Preseason Thriller

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Trae Young scored his first and only field goal of the game to start the third quarter before being ejected minutes later following an altercation with Daniss Jenkins during the Washington Wizards' 114-108 overtime preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons. He finished the contest with 2 points, 8 assists, and 5 turnovers in a wild game at Capital One Arena that saw the Wizards survive a late scare.

Anthony Davis Logs Double-Double in Preseason Overtime Win

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Anthony 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 has scored in double digits across his first two preseason games under a minutes restriction ahead of the Wizards' regular-season opener.

Ryan Dunn Gets the Start for Suns Against Spurs on Saturday

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Ryan Dunn will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Dunn is getting the starting nod with Miles Bridges (ankle) unavailable for the exhibition contest. As a starter last season, Dunn averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game. He joins a first unit featuring Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, Dillon Brooks and Khaman Maluach.

De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out for Second Consecutive Preseason Game

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San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Suns. Fox is missing his second consecutive exhibition contest due to general soreness, having previously missed the opener against the Hawks. His next chance to take the floor will be Monday against the Jazz. Dylan Harper and Stephen Castle formed the Spurs' starting backcourt for Saturday's matchup in his absence.