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George produced 21 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and three steals over 25 minutes in Monday's 131-119 preseason loss to the Nets.

George was dialed in, missing only one shot while he was out there, and he was one of the few Washington players to finish with a positive plus-minus rating. George showed some impressive flashes last season, but he may struggle to assert himself in the offense when working alongside Trae Young, Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr.

Porter produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 24 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason win over the Wizards.

After a one-game absence due to wrist soreness, Porter returned to action and paced the Nets in scoring. The veteran forward is coming off a 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals across 52 appearances. He'll look to remain a high-level scoring threat entering his second regular season in Brooklyn.

Landale totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks across 21 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

With Onyeka Okongwu (rest) inactive, Landale drew the start at center and performed admirably with a team-high 17 points. Monday marked the most action the veteran has seen this preseason and his second time scoring in double figures. Landale averaged 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 23 appearances (two starts) with Atlanta during the 2025-26 regular season.

Mara put up 17 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and five swats over 33 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Mara got some extended run with Oklahoma City resting their entire starting lineup and some key reserves, and he came through with his first double-double of the preseason. Mara is loaded with upside, so he'll make for an intriguing plug-and-play option on the days the Thunder rest their stars.

Bailey will come off the bench in Monday's exhibition against the Spurs, Jazz digital reporter Eric Spyropoulos reports.

Lauri Markkanen (neck) is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, so Bailey will return to a reserve role. In his previous game off the bench this preseason, Bailey finished with 10 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 16 minutes.

Hinson (adductor) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against San Antonio.

Hinson is managing a left adductor injury that'll keep him sidelined Monday. The forward appeared in Utah's first two preseason games, and his next chance to suit up will come Friday against Phoenix.

Kornet is in the starting lineup for Monday's exhibition in Utah, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Victor Wembanyama (rest) is sitting this one out, so Kornet will get some time to shine in the first unit. Over 25 starts last season, Kornet averaged 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest.

Barnes will start in Monday's exhibition against the Jazz, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Devin Vassell (rest) and Carter Bryant (ankle) are out for Monday's preseason game, so Barnes will draw a spot-start. As a starter last season, Barnes averaged 10.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 triples per contest.

Johnson is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Utah, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

With several San Antonio regulars inactive, Johnson will enter the starting five. Through two preseason games as a reserve, he's averaging 4.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.6 minutes per contest.

McLaughlin will start in Monday's preseason matchup with the Jazz, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

The Spurs are resting their usual starters for Monday's exhibition, so it'll be McLaughlin starting alongside Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes, Luke Kornet. McLaughlin and Ja'Kobi Gillespie figure to handle the point guard duties for San Antonio on Monday.