Bucks vs. Hornets - News - October 11, 2026 | FOX Sports

Royce O'Neale's Funky Game Has Him On the Fast Track to Becoming a Fan Favorite The unorthodox play of Royce O'Neale is welcome in Charlotte.

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Tidjane Salaün - Struggles from deep Salaun finished with five points (1-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over Milwaukee.

Impact Salaun endured a difficult shooting night, connecting on just one of his seven three-point attempts, but made a positive impact on the glass while committing zero turnovers. The young forward continues to receive substantial preseason playing time, though improving his offensive efficiency will be important as he competes for a consistent role in Charlotte's rotation.

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Sion James - Efficient off bench James finished with 11 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over Milwaukee.

Impact James turned in an efficient performance, connecting on three triples while contributing as a rebounder and facilitator. The young guard made a strong case for additional opportunities in Charlotte's rotation, though the Hornets' backcourt depth could make consistent minutes difficult to secure once the regular season begins.

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Contributes across board Jaquez recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes as a starter during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to Charlotte.

Impact Jaquez delivered a well-rounded performance, tying for the team lead in rebounds while finishing with four assists and zero turnovers. The forward has demonstrated his versatility throughout the preseason and could carve out a significant role in Milwaukee's rotation. His ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him an intriguing fantasy option if he secures consistent playing time.

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Jericho Sims - Perfect from field Sims finished with six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to Charlotte.

Impact Sims made all three of his field-goal attempts while providing solid rebounding production in limited action. However, Milwaukee's frontcourt features Myles Turner and Kel'el Ware, leaving Sims facing significant competition for minutes. His fantasy outlook remains limited unless injuries create additional opportunities.

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Tyler Herro - Notches 18 points in preseason Herro recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason loss to Charlotte.

Impact Herro led Milwaukee in scoring while tying for the team lead in rebounds, delivering an encouraging performance from beyond the arc. The veteran guard has the opportunity to play a prominent offensive role for the Bucks this season, and his combination of scoring and perimeter shooting should provide considerable fantasy value.

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Ryan Kalkbrenner - Used sparingly in preseason win Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-2 FG) and five rebounds in 12 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 preseason win over Milwaukee.

Impact Kalkbrenner continued what has been a modest preseason, doing very little to endear himself to fantasy managers. It appears as though Moussa Diabate will retain the starting center position heading into the regular season. This means Kalkbrenner is likely to be up against Hannes Steinbach for backup minutes, limiting his appeal across all formats. For those in deeper leagues, Kalkbrenner should be seen as a potential streaming option for blocks.

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