What happened: The edge dates to offseason training activities, where the Flemings-Landale team banked the highest win total among practice groups. Flemings has said Landale has been his teammate for every practice game, with Dyson Daniels matching up from the opposite side.

Why it matters: Stable practice pairings give a read on lineup chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 opener. Daily reps against Daniels test Flemings against an established on-ball defender.

What to watch: Watch whether the pairing carries into the final preseason rotation.