NBA Player News

Jakucionis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's preseason game against Charlotte, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.

Jakucionis was a DNP-CD in Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to Minnesota. He logged 18 minutes in the two-point win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday. However, Jakucionis will take a seat once again Sunday, with his next opportunity to play coming Wednesday versus Chicago.

Burries will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets due to a coach's decision, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.

Burries played well in Milwaukee's preseason game Wednesday, logging 16 points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist in 21 minutes, but he will sit out of Sunday's matchup with the Hornets. His next opportunity to play comes Wednesday against the Bulls.

Ament (ankle) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Networkreports.

Ament will miss Sunday's preseason game due to a left ankle injury he sustained in Wednesday's game against the Thunder. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Bulls.

Miller will start in Sunday's preseason game against Milwaukee.

Miller didn't play in Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn due to a shin injury, but he will be on the floor Sunday versus the Bucks. The 23-year-old is coming off a productive 2025-26 campaign, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 30.3 minutes per contest in 65 regular-season games.

Tyson won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

James Harden (ankle) is back in the starting five, pushing Tyson to the second unit. Across 17 minutes in Thursday's preseason-opening loss to Boston, he posted 14 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Tomlin (back) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Tomlin will miss a second straight contest to open the preseason due to lower back soreness. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Magic.

Diop (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Diop missed Thursday's preseason-opening loss to the Celtics for undisclosed reasons but is now listed as out due to a left knee injury. His next chance to play in the preseason will come in Tuesday's rematch against Orlando.

Harden (ankle) will play and start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Harden missed Cleveland's preseason opener due to right ankle soreness, but he will play Sunday. He will likely see fairly limited action in his return, given that it is the preseason.

Penda (hamstring) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against Cleveland.

Penda missed the preseason opener after tweaking his hamstring in late September. He's been involved in recent practices, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Magic limit his minutes during his first game back.

Isaac (personal, knee) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Isaac has been dealing with a left knee injury throughout camp, but he will miss a second straight preseason game due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Cavaliers.