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Lillard finished with 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes in Wednesday's 123-118 preseason win over the Warriors.

This was Lillard's first game back on the court since tearing his Achilles on March 18, 2025, and he didn't skip a beat, scoring in a variety of ways and burying multiple triples. He didn't hesitate to get his shot up and looked comfortable sharing the backcourt with new addition Ja Morant. It was an encouraging first step for Lillard, who will look to build on his strong return Tuesday in Sacramento.

Bassey notched 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three steals and three blocks over 24 minutes in Wednesday's 123-118 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.

Bassey converted all six of his shot attempts and racked up six stocks in under 30 minutes. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out indefinitely, there could be a path to meaningful minutes for Bassey, so he's someone worth monitoring this preseason.

Mara amassed 22 points (10-10 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason loss to the Bucks.

After posting 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting along with nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the front end of this back-to-back set, Mara remained highly productive Wednesday. The rookie big man led all players in scoring and showed off his ability as a lob threat while shooting a perfect 10-for-10 from the field. Although the 21-year-old has impressed in the preseason thus far, he figures to face significant competition for minutes during the regular season.

Awaka produced 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one steal and one block over 21 minutes in Wednesday's 124-117 preseason win over the Suns.

With Nic Claxton (hamstring) and Zach Collins (toe) already banged up, Awaka is an intriguing guy to monitor this preseason. Though undersized, he's a superb rebounder, so he could earn minutes in the rotation if the Bulls' bigs aren't healthy to start the year.

Brooks registered 24 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 124-117 preseason loss to the Bulls.

Brooks had the hot hand early for Phoenix, and he only missed two shots in his 23 minutes of floor time. Brooks averaged a career-high 20.2 points per game last season, but it could be tough for him to replicate that scoring with Miles Bridges in town and both Devin Booker and Jalen Green healthy.

Ware recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason win over the Thunder.

After posting 14 points and 12 rebounds over 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's preseason-opening loss to Minnesota, Ware got the starting nod Wednesday. The big man struggled from beyond the arc but still finished as Milwaukee's second-leading scorer behind Myles Turner (19 points). Ware also led all players in rebounds, securing his second double-double in as many preseason games thus far.

Peavy (ankle) did not play in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.

This was Peavy's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's unclear if he'll play during the preseason. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

Da Silva logged 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

Da Silva wasn't very efficient from two-point range but put together a solid performance from beyond the arc en route to a game-high 19 points. The 25-year-old forward also tied for third on the team in rebounds. Da Silva averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals across 24.7 minutes per game in 2025-26, and he figures to serve as Paolo Banchero's primary backup this season.

Jerome tallied 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound over 19 minutes in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.

Jerome scored efficiently, did a nice job distributing the rock, and finished without committing a single turnover. He's looked great as Memphis' starting point guard through these first two preseason games and appears primed for a breakout season.

Ament won't return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain. He'll finish with three points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 10 minutes.

Ament landed awkwardly on his left ankle and exited to the locker room near the end of the first half. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Sunday against the Hornets, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucks exercise caution moving forward.