OCTOBER 9, 2024•SACBEE.COM
Mark Daigneault is glad Cason Wallace is developing well within the systemCason Wallace has grown up ahead of his second season, and his role within Coach Mark Daigneault’s system keeps growing.
Lu Dort is prepared to help the OKC Thunder play a versatile defensive systemLu Dort is confident that the Oklahoma City Thunder is prepared to be as versatile as possible on the defensive side of the game.
OCTOBER 9, 2024•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Overlooked Shooter Emerging For San Antonio SpursThe San Antonio Spurs had plenty of players make their debuts in their first preseason game on Monday night.
OCTOBER 9, 2024•SACBEE.COM
Chet Holmgren - Efficient in limited run MondayHolmgren posted 10 points (5-5 FG), two blocks, one rebound and one steal across nine minutes during Monday's 112-107 preseason win over the Spurs.
ImpactHolmgren managed to tie the game high in blocks (2) in only nine minutes, and he also ended as the club's fourth-highest scorer while shooting a perfect 5-for-5. The 22-year-old is in for a huge second season alongside Isaiah Hartenstein in the frontcourt, and Holmgren's exceptional two-way abilities will likely make him a mainstay in fantasy lineups.
OCTOBER 9, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Dillon Jones - Solid all-around outing MondayJones logged 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Monday's 112-107 preseason win over the Spurs.
ImpactJones recorded the third-highest scoring mark on the Thunder behind Ajay Mitchell (19) and Jalen Williams (18). In his final collegiate season, the No. 26 pick of the 2024 Draft out of Weber State averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals across 37.0 minutes per game while shooting 48.9 percent from the floor. While the Thunder's roster is stacked, Jones could carve out a role in the rotation if Kenrich Williams (knee) misses time.
OCTOBER 9, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Sandro Mamukelashvili - Productive off benchMamukelashvili tallied 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 112-107 preseason loss to the Thunder.
ImpactMamukelashvili was San Antonio's leading bench scorer during their preseason opener. If the 25-year-old big man can hit threes consistently this season, that would be a positive development after shooting just 29.7 percent from behind the arc in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 9, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Harrison Barnes - Makes San Antonio preseason debutBarnes tallied six points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Monday's 112-107 preseason loss to the Thunder.
ImpactBarnes was traded from the Kings to the Spurs this offseason in a deal that sent DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio. Barnes should continue to be one of the team's starting forwards and his 38.7 percent shooting from three in 2023-24 should give optimal spacing for Victor Wembanyama.
OCTOBER 8, 2024•ROTOWIRE
