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Zuby Ejiofor C | ATL
Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Nearly double-doubles
Ejiofor finished with 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 23 minutes off the bench in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.
Ejiofor delivered an efficient offensive performance while making his presence felt on the glass, grabbing five offensive rebounds. The rookie also showed some passing ability and connected on his lone three-point make in two attempts. Despite the encouraging outing, Ejiofor faces an uphill battle for consistent playing time in Atlanta's frontcourt once the regular season begins.
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Jalen Wilson SF | ATL
Hawks' Jalen Wilson: Plays well off bench
Wilson posted 12 points (4-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench in Monday's 113-110 preseason victory over Oklahoma City.
Wilson struggled with his overall shooting efficiency but found success from beyond the arc, with all four of his made field goals coming from three-point range. He also collected eight rebounds, providing solid production during his extended opportunity. However, Wilson will likely face considerable competition for minutes on Atlanta's wing during the regular season.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG | ATL
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Hits four triples in win
Alexander-Walker registered 16 points (4-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.
Alexander-Walker was effective from beyond the arc, converting four of his seven attempts while contributing across multiple statistical categories. The veteran guard started and finished as Atlanta's second-leading scorer, demonstrating the perimeter shooting and complementary playmaking that should help him remain an important part of the Hawks' backcourt rotation.
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Josh Dix SG | OKC
Thunder's Josh Dix: Solid effort in start
Dix recorded 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 37 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to Atlanta.
Dix drew the start and made an impact as both a perimeter shooter and facilitator, finishing second on the Thunder in assists while committing just one turnover. The rookie received an extended opportunity with Oklahoma City relying heavily on its younger players, though his playing time figures to be considerably more limited once the regular season begins.
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Jalen Suggs SG | ORL
Magic's Jalen Suggs: Trending in right direction
Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Suggs is no longer under the weather, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Sweeney added that Suggs is doing well, but there was no mention of his status for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers. Suggs' status for Opening Night is not a concern, however.
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Ja Morant PG | POR
Trail Blazers' Ja Morant: Hands out five dimes
Morant finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and three steals across 14 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.
Although Morant struggled to find his scoring touch, he led Portland in assists and steals while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard showed encouraging playmaking in limited minutes as he continues to adjust to his new surroundings. Morant is expected to play a prominent role in Portland's backcourt, though his preseason workload has remained relatively light.
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Toumani Camara SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Leads Portland in scoring
Camara posted 14 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.
Camara made the most of his limited playing time, tying Scoot Henderson for the team lead in points while shooting efficiently from the field and converting all four of his free-throw attempts. The 26-year-old forward started alongside Portland's other regulars and contributed across multiple categories. His combination of perimeter shooting and defensive versatility should help him maintain a significant role in the Trail Blazers' rotation.
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Yang Hansen C | POR
Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Strong outing in preseason
Yang finished with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.
Yang delivered an efficient performance, converting six of his eight field-goal attempts while matching Deni Avdija for the second-most assists on the team. The second-year center also connected on his lone three-point attempt and played more minutes than any other Portland player. However, with Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams (rest) ahead of him in the frontcourt rotation, Yang may have difficulty carving out a substantial role during the regular season.
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Scoot Henderson PG | POR
Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Knocks down four triples
Henderson recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and two steals across 16 minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-66 preseason win over the London Lions.
Henderson was particularly effective from beyond the arc, knocking down four of his five attempts while tying Toumani Camara for the team lead in scoring. The 22-year-old guard also contributed defensively with two steals and committed just one turnover. His perimeter shooting was an encouraging development, though Portland's crowded backcourt could make consistent playing time difficult to secure. Damian Lillard was rested Monday.
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Kingston Flemings PG | ATL
Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Dishes seven dimes in preseason win
Flemings had seven points (3-11 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.
Flemings made his second start of the preseason, with Atlanta giving the majority of its key players the night off. It's been a steady preseason for the rookie, flashing some upside on both ends of the floor. While he isn't slated to play a major role for the Hawks in his first season, there is a chance he touches the floor on most nights, serving as a third or fourth option behind the likes of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum.