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Reid finished with 12 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 114-93 preseason loss to Boston.

Reid led Charlotte with six rebounds but couldn't find his shooting touch, converting just four of 14 attempts while missing five shots from beyond the arc. The versatile big man started alongside Moussa Diabate and continued to see opportunities on the perimeter, though his offensive efficiency will be worth monitoring as he settles into his role with the Hornets.

Lopez amassed nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over eight minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.

It appears initially this preseason that Isaiah Jackson, who started Wednesday, has overtaken Lopez for the Clippers' starting center job. Lopez looks to be positioned for a bench role to open 2026-27.

Richards produced 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one block over 16 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason victory against Brooklyn.

With Bam Adebayo sidelined, Richards drew the start at center and converted four of his five field-goal attempts. He also collected two offensive rebounds but committed three turnovers during his brief appearance. Richards has an opportunity to establish himself as a reliable interior option for Miami, although his playing time figures to be more limited when Adebayo is available.

Sharpe registered 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason loss to Miami.

Sharpe made the most of his limited playing time, contributing in five statistical categories while connecting on a three-pointer. However, the center picked up five personal fouls, which disrupted his minutes. He has now recorded multiple steals in consecutive exhibitions and continues to offer Brooklyn rebounding and defensive production in the frontcourt.

Aldama is unlikely to suit up for Friday's preseason finale against Atlanta, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Coach Dusty May said Thursday that Aldama is getting "much, much closer" to returning but doesn't expect him to play against the Hawks. Although the forward appears to be making progress, his availability for the beginning of the regular season remains uncertain. Dallas could continue leaning on its other frontcourt options until Aldama is cleared to return.

The Knicks waived Bradley on Wednesday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

The Knicks made several moves Wednesday and also cut ties with Drew Eubanks (chest) and Ochai Agbaji. Bradley was previously on an Exhibit 9 contract and will now look for work elsewhere.

Gobert finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to the Pistons.

Gobert converted three of his four attempts from the field but was unusually quiet on the glass, collecting just four rebounds while failing to register a block. Minnesota struggled to contain Detroit's interior attack, though Gobert's established role as the team's defensive anchor should remain secure entering the regular season.

Eubanks suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be sidelined for an extended period, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The Knicks will waive the veteran center.

Eubanks was competing for a reserve center spot during training camp, but the significant injury brings his bid to make New York's Opening Night roster to an abrupt end. A specific recovery timeline has not been established, though the injury figures to keep him out well into the regular season. He'll enter free agency while facing a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Wagner played 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's preseason loss to the Heat, delivering 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt) with three rebounds, two assists and a block.

Signed by the Nets to a two-year deal in July, Wagner figures to be a key component of the team's second unit in 2026-27, provided he can stay healthy. The former Orlando big man was on the court for only 66 regular-season games across the prior two seasons, mainly due to an ACL tear, and in his return from the injury last season, he played just 11.9 minutes a contest while averaging a meager 6.9 points and 3.2 boards and shooting 42.6 percent from the floor.

Cardwell (calf) is expected to miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, with a longer absence possible, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Cardwell appeared in 44 games last season, providing frontcourt depth while Domantas Sabonis dealt with injuries. Sacramento will also be without Maxime Raynaud (knee) to begin the campaign, leaving the team thin at center behind Sabonis. Cardwell's return timetable remains uncertain, but his absence could create additional opportunities for the Kings' remaining frontcourt reserves.