What happened: Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac are establishing their offensive timing together during the 2026-27 NBA preseason. The trio has connected on interior feeds, including a Siakam lob to Zubac, after Haliburton and Siakam combined for 39 first-half points in preseason action.

Why it matters: Integrating Zubac as an interior target alongside two established scorers gives the offense a half-court screening and finishing threat before the regular season tips off. All three players entered camp ranked on the ESPN Top 100 list as Siakam and Zubac each begin their 11th NBA seasons.

What to watch: With the preseason slate wrapping up and roster cuts waiving James Johnson, Keba Keita, and Rienk Mast, the trio shifts directly into regular-season opener preparations.