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Peavy (ankle) did not play in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.

This was Peavy's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's unclear if he'll play during the preseason. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

Da Silva logged 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

Da Silva wasn't very efficient from two-point range but put together a solid performance from beyond the arc en route to a game-high 19 points. The 25-year-old forward also tied for third on the team in rebounds. Da Silva averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals across 24.7 minutes per game in 2025-26, and he figures to serve as Paolo Banchero's primary backup this season.

Jerome tallied 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound over 19 minutes in Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.

Jerome scored efficiently, did a nice job distributing the rock, and finished without committing a single turnover. He's looked great as Memphis' starting point guard through these first two preseason games and appears primed for a breakout season.

Ament won't return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain. He'll finish with three points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 10 minutes.

Ament landed awkwardly on his left ankle and exited to the locker room near the end of the first half. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Sunday against the Hornets, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucks exercise caution moving forward.

Nesmith scored 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over 16 minutes in Wednesday's 123-112 preseason win over the Timberwolves.

Nesmith was dialed in from deep, and he led his team in scoring and three-pointers made despite logging just 16 minutes. Nesmith should be a reliable source of points and triples this season, but he doesn't contribute much in the other statistical categories.

Ball provided 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to Indiana.

Ball turned in an efficient performance in his second appearance this preseason, scoring in double figures and connecting on multiple triples in both outings. The star floor general finished as Minnesota's third-leading scorer and knocked down a game-high-tying four triples. Ball also led the Timberwolves in assists during his limited run.

Ament exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder due to an apparent left ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Ament landed awkwardly and grabbed at his left ankle. He remained in the game to shoot his free throws but headed back to the locker room shortly thereafter. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucks exercise caution the rest of the way.

Bassey will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remains out indefinitely, and both Draymond Green and Al Horford did not travel for Wednesday's exhibition, so Bassey will draw the start. He could see quality minutes with the Warriors resting nine players, and he's capable of racking up the boards when given the opportunity.

Leons will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

The Warriors will be shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, allowing Leons to step into the first unit. He supplied five points, one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes during Tuesday's preseason-opening win over the Lakers.

Richard will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

With the Warriors missing Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg, among others, Richard will start in the preseason meeting with Portland. The 23-year-old started in 21 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over 24.4 minutes per contest in those appearances.