NBA Player News

Clowney is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Washington.

Clowney will retreat to the bench after finishing with 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) across 20 minutes as a starter Thursday against Philadelphia. The young forward will cede his starting role to Michael Porter, who missed the previous contest due to wrist soreness.

Ayton is starting Monday's preseason game against the Nets.

The Wizards are resting Anthony Davis on Monday, opening a spot in the first unit. Ayton is positioned to play the backup center role for Washington in 2026-27.

Denver waived Walker on Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Walker wasn't able to leave enough of an impression at Nuggets camp to maintain a roster spot. The veteran swingman is now seeking out other opportunities around the league this fall.

Gilbert (knee) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Gilbert continues to deal with patella tendinitis and hasn't played since the preseason opener. His last chance to appear this preseason is Friday against the Mavericks.

Finney-Smith (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Finney-Smith rested Saturday but will be back in action Monday and should play a major role with most of Atlanta's regulars sitting out for rest. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor-spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his one-year stint with the Rockets in the 2025-26 season. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Wiggins (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Wiggins and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. He finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Okongwu (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Okongwu is getting the night off Monday, with Atlanta resting a number of starters. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Dallas.

McCollum (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

McCollum and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. McCollum recorded 12 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and five rebounds across 19 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Dort (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Dort is sitting out Monday for maintenance purposes, along with most of the Hawks' regulars. The veteran swingman's next chance to play is Friday against Dallas.

Johnson (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars won't suit up for the penultimate preseason contest. Johnson tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.