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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 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 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.
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.
Khaman Maluach will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. While Oso Ighodaro started Phoenix's first two preseason games, Maluach now has an opportunity to make a case for himself as a starter. He is joined in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition by Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn.
Pelle Larsson won't return to Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to an illness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. Larsson previously missed practice time and Miami's second preseason game due to the same illness, making it a situation worth monitoring closely as the regular season approaches. Before exiting, Larsson finished with 14 points (4-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes.
Jalen Johnson (rest) returned to the starting lineup and tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers. Johnson got his points efficiently, did a nice job attacking the glass and finished with a plus-8 differential. Teammate Aaron Wiggins shifted back to the second unit with Johnson active and back in the first unit for the contest.
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block across 21 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Looking healthy following a 2025-26 campaign where he was limited to just 48 total games, Zubac appears poised for a strong bounce-back season as the primary starting frontcourt anchor in Indiana.
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett scored a game-high 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt) along with five rebounds, five assists, and a steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 preseason victory over the Clippers. Barrett posted a game-high plus-21 differential and displayed efficient shooting from beyond the arc, reinforcing his role as a central focal point in Toronto's offense heading into the season.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker sat out Saturday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs as the team actively manages his workload ahead of the upcoming regular season. Booker is fully healthy and was held out purely for rest purposes. His next opportunity to take the floor will come in Wednesday's preseason rematch against San Antonio, as Phoenix continues to fine-tune its rotation for the regular season.
Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges was ruled out for Saturday's preseason contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to an ankle injury. Despite sitting out, Bridges was able to practice Friday, signaling he is trending in the right direction. His next opportunity to make his preseason appearance will come Wednesday in a rematch against San Antonio as the Suns manage his return to action.
Ben Simmons is in the Kings' starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, joining Precious Achiuwa and Keegan Murray in the frontcourt. Cleared for his Sacramento debut after joining the team in the offseason, this marks his first on-court action since the 2024-25 season, when he appeared in 51 games between the Nets and Clippers. Seeing him active and starting is a major positive step.
Neemias Queta (rest) is available for Saturday's exhibition game against Philadelphia, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. Queta sat out Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, but there is no lingering issue holding him back. With Mitchell Robinson inserted as the starting center against the 76ers, Queta will serve as a key frontcourt rotation option off the bench for Boston.
Derrick White (rest) will start in Saturday's preseason contest against the 76ers, according to Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston. This marks White's first action of the preseason alongside fellow key regulars Jayson Tatum and Paul George. The guard is gearing up for Boston's official regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Mitchell Robinson (undisclosed) is set to start in Saturday's preseason game against a depleted 76ers squad, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. After missing Boston's previous contest due to an undisclosed injury, the big man gets the nod at center. Expected to serve as the Celtics' defensive anchor this season, Robinson's workload should be carefully monitored given his past injury history.
Joan Beringer is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Miami Heat. With Rudy Gobert sidelined for rest, Beringer will get a valuable opportunity to shine as the starting center. Scouting reports note that while Beringer possesses elite defensive instincts, he also has a tendency to find himself in foul trouble.
Jonathan Kuminga (rest) is not available to play against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Kuminga played in each of the Minnesota Timberwolves' first two preseason games but will observe Saturday's matchup from the bench in street clothes. His next chance to return to action will come against the New York Knicks on Monday.
Trey Lyles will start in Saturday's preseason exhibition in Miami. Lyles enters the starting lineup to cover for the resting Jaden McDaniels. Additionally, teammate Cody Williams is positioned to receive quality minutes in Saturday's contest with Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Edwards also unavailable due to rest.
Rudy Gobert (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition contest against the Miami Heat. Gobert is one of several prominent Minnesota Timberwolves veterans sitting out the weekend matchup for rest. The veteran center's next chance to return to the floor will come Monday when the Timberwolves face off against the New York Knicks.
Jaylen Clark will start in Saturday's exhibition game against the Miami Heat. With Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga both sidelined for rest, Clark is thrust into the starting unit. Clark earned one start last season, finishing that outing with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two 3-pointers, and one block over 30 minutes of action.
