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Barnhizer finished with 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason loss to New Orleans.

Barnhizer made the most of his opportunities offensively while also grabbing two offensive rebounds. The second-year wing received an extended look with several of Oklahoma City's regulars unavailable and will look to build on the performance throughout the preseason.

Nnaji registered six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and one block across nine minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 preseason win over the Jazz.

Nnaji is competing for a reserve role for the Nuggets this preseason. He appears to be behind Marvin Bagley for the backup center gig behind Nikola Jokic, likely leaving Nnaji to fight for scraps off the bench once the regular season begins.

Jordan was a DNP-CD during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

Jordan was available but didn't see the floor despite New Orleans going deep into its bench. The veteran center figures to provide depth behind Yves Missi and could have difficulty finding consistent playing time when the Pelicans are healthy.

Poole finished with nine points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over the Thunder.

Poole came off the bench and didn't commit a turnover during his limited workload. The veteran guard should provide New Orleans with additional scoring and shooting in a reserve role this season.

Fears finished with 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

Fears provided an efficient scoring punch off the bench and committed only one turnover. The second-year guard should remain a significant part of New Orleans' backcourt rotation after showing considerable promise as a rookie.

Barlow (back) isn't expected to play in either of Philadelphia's next two preseason games against Brooklyn and Boston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Barlow also missed Monday's preseason opener against New York due to the back issue. His next opportunity to make his preseason debut will come Oct. 16 against Boston.

Simons (right hamstring) isn't expected to play in either of Philadelphia's next two preseason games against Brooklyn and Boston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.

Simons also missed Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks due to the injury. His next opportunity to make his preseason debut will come Oct. 16 against Boston.

Bona (left foot) isn't expected to play in either of Philadelphia's next two preseason games against Brooklyn and Boston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Bona has yet to practice during training camp while recovering from the foot injury he suffered during FIBA competition. With Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) out indefinitely, Philadelphia will be particularly thin at center until Bona is cleared to return.

Williams scored nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and compiled eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans.

The veteran forward got the start with the Thunder resting many of their key rotation players, and Williams took advantage with a well-rounded stat line. He's been a reliable member of the OKC bench brigade over the last six seasons, and in 2025-26, Williams averaged 15.3 minutes, 6.5 points, 3.3 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.9 threes during 56 regular-season contests.

Stirtz played a team-high 31 minutes in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans, scoring a game-high 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and adding six assists and five rebounds.

The Thunder rested many of their key rotation players Tuesday, allowing Stritz to handle a big workload as part of the starting backcourt. The 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft won't be seeing that sort of role once the games begin to count, but he's getting a chance to show OKC that he can contribute if given a chance.