Caleb Wilson, Jokić share respect after preseason battle

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

The rookie and the vet 🤝 Respect and a laugh between Caleb Wilson and Jokić after battling in NBA preseason action! htt Via @NBA on X

What happened: Caleb Wilson and Nikola Jokić met on the floor after an NBA preseason game. The exchange came during the 2026-27 preseason slate.

Why it matters: Preseason matchups give rookies their first reps against established starters. A brief postgame greeting marked an early milestone in Wilson's first NBA preseason.

What to watch: Both sides continue preseason play ahead of the regular season.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-12T14:58:06.353879+00:00

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