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Jovic (ankle) recorded 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Serbia's 97-73 win over Switzerland on Thursday.

Jovic is healthy for FIBA action after missing the end of the regular season with the Heat due to an ankle injury. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.2 minutes over 47 regular-season games in 2025-26, and Jovic's role remains uncertain after Miami added Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to its frontcourt this offseason.

Markkanen (hip) amassed 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Finland's 85-77 win over Hungary on Friday.

Markkanen was out for roughly the final two months of the NBA regular season with a hip injury, but he looks to be entering the new year with a clean bill of health following a FIBA appearance. The star forward was excellent when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 games in 2025-26. However, it'll be interesting to see how Darryn Peterson's presence influences Markkanen's usage moving forward.

Zubac (ribs) collected 24 points (10-13 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 18 minutes during Croatia's 123-50 win over Cyprus on Friday.

Zubac sat out the final stretch of the NBA regular season due to an injury to his ribs, though he's healthy now and looked dominant in FIBA competition Friday. The veteran center is set to open the new year as Indiana's top center following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, when he averaged 14.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 30.1 minutes across 48 games for the Clippers and Pacers.

Nembhard (back) produced 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes for Canada in Friday's 110-84 World Cup Qualifiers win over Puerto Rico.

Nembhard missed the final seven games of the 2025-26 regular season with a lingering back issue, but the Pacers were likely being extremely cautious. He finished the campaign averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes. In 2026-27, he'll likely be utilized off the ball more with the return of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).

Schroder (illness) finished with 20 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Germany's 92-86 win over Israel on Friday.

Schroder came down with an illness to close the postseason with the Cavaliers, but he's returned to play in FIBA action this summer. The veteran guard is set to reprise his role as Cleveland's top backup point guard in 2026-27, having averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 24.2 minutes across 70 regular-season games for the Cavs and Kings in 2025-26.

Nembhard finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists in 11 minutes for Canada in Friday's 110-84 World Cup Qualifiers win over Puerto Rico.

Nembhard played a minor role off the bench in Canada's stacked backcourt that features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Andrew Nembhard. The second-year guard is expected to fight for a rotation role in Dallas after the team picked up his $2.15 million team option.

Yabusele (shoulder/elbow) handed out three assists in 14 minutes during France's 80-72 win over Belgium on Saturday.

After missing the end of the NBA regular season with a left shoulder sprain and a left elbow sprain, Yabusele is healthy for FIBA action this summer. The veteran big man remains an unrestricted free agent and is looking to bolster his stock with France, having averaged 5.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.0 minutes across 67 regular-season games for the Bulls and Knicks in 2025-26.

Coulibaly (heel) put up 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 21 minutes during France's 80-72 win over Belgium on Saturday.

Coulibaly missed the end of the NBA regular season with a heel injury, but he's back in action for FIBA play this summer. The defensive-minded swingman is preparing for his fourth season with the Wizards, having averaged 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.2 minutes over 56 games in 2025-26.

Cardwell finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four steals and four blocks in 25 minutes of Monday's 95-89 Summer League win over the Bucks.

Cardwell sat out Sunday's win over Warriors Blue for maintenance, but he was back to business Monday. He's looked excellent through two exhibitions, shooting 72.7 percent from the field with averages of 9.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 3.0 blocks.

McMillian (ankle) produced 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 27 minutes of Monday's 95-85 Summer League loss to the Heat.

McMillian returned to action after missing Sunday's game with a minor ankle issue. He's fared well through three games, posting averages of 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.7 minutes per contest.