What happened: Kingston Flemings draws the start at guard for Atlanta's preseason game tonight. He plays beside Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu.

Why it matters: Preseason starts offer a live look at backcourt combinations ahead of the 2026-27 season. Flemings getting the nod puts another ballhandler beside Daniels in a perimeter group built around defense and size.

What to watch: Watch how the opening rotation staggers Flemings and Daniels. Second-half minutes will clarify the preseason guard order.