What happened: The guard reached 24 points before halftime of last night's preseason game. He pushed the pace throughout the opening half to carry the early offense.

Why it matters: The outing extends his preseason return to full action ahead of the 2026-27 season. Early scoring rhythm gives a baseline for his workload as camp progresses.

What to watch: Preseason play continues ahead of the 2026-27 tip. His minutes and rhythm in the next outing will show how the workload builds.