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The Warriors waived Bolden on Wednesday.

Bolden was previously on an Exhibit 10 deal with Golden State. Bolden will receive a bonus for joining the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League.

Maluach tallied 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 113-104 preseason win over the Lakers.

Maluach showcased exactly why he was taken No. 10 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft on Tuesday, even connecting on a rare three-pointer. The Duke product is a gifted physical specimen, enabling him to be a force around the rim on both ends of the court. While still considered somewhat raw, Maluach's preseason performance is an encouraging sign for the Suns as they determine how much playing time and responsibility to give him during his rookie campaign.

Ayton supplied 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 26 minutes in Tuesday's 113-104 preseason loss to the Suns.

Ayton recorded his first double-double of the preseason Tuesday and made a strong defensive impact with five combined blocks and steals. The big man appears to be rounding into form ahead of the regular season after a quiet Lakers debut Oct. 3, when he managed just one point in 18 minutes.

Clingan chipped in 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 118-111 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Clingan was one of six Portland players to score in double figures in an efficient outing. Additionally, the second-year big man led all players in rebounds. The 21-year-old was a regular in the starting five toward the end of last season and is expected to be a mainstay in the starting lineup during the 2025-26 campaign. He appeared in 67 regular-season games (37 starts) last season, during which he averaged 6.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks across 19.8 minutes per game.

Hayes (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Hayes took a seat in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, though he'll return for the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. The 25-year-old center was a mainstay in the starting lineup last season after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. However, Hayes is expected to compete for playing time with Maxi Kleber (quadriceps) and Jarred Vanderbilt off the bench this season.

Bryant scored zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in three minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over Detroit.

Bryant signed a one-year deal with the Cavaliers during the offseason, providing the team with some depth at the center position. However, the addition of Larry Nance as another center option could see Bryant spending the majority of his time on the bench. Expect to see him play limited, if any, minutes most games.

Reed ended with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to Cleveland.

With Jalen Duren (hamstring) returning to the court, Reed played as the third-string center behind both Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Despite a proven ability to contribute in limited minutes, Reed is unlikely to scratch the surface when it comes to viable fantasy production, barring an injury to either player ahead of him.

Duren finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 118-100 preseason loss to the Cavaliers.

Duren, who had been bothered by a hamstring complaint, made his preseason debut Tuesday. He was limited to just 13 minutes, likely part of his return-to-action plan. Despite the reduced playing time, Duren appeared healthy and was active on both ends of the floor. Barring any setbacks, expect to see him in the starting lineup come Opening Night.

Carlson (calf) contributed 17 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT) and nine rebounds across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.

Carlson returned from a three-game absence and led the Thunder's second unit in scoring against Milwaukee. The big man also finished as the team's second-leading rebounder. Carlson is on a two-way contract and is likely to spend most of his time with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in the 2025-26 campaign.

Missi racked up 10 points (5-8 FG), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 130-128 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Missi didn't start either of the Pelicans' exhibitions against Melbourne, but he was part of the first five for their first preseason contest. He led the team in blocks and notched a double-double Tuesday, which he often did as a rookie. Missi should be the starting center against Memphis on Opening Night, but veteran Kevon Looney was brought in this offseason to stabilize the position.