Jonas Valanciunas capped a 14-year NBA career by returning to his native Lithuania, signing a two-year deal with EuroLeague club Zalgiris Kaunas. Per Hoops Rumors, the 34-year-old center posted 20 points and nine rebounds in just 19 minutes during his first preseason game with the team.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama impressed for France in FIBA World Cup qualifying play. According to multiple outlets, the Spurs star recorded 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting with three blocks in France's victory over Sweden. In other qualifying action, VJ Edgecombe remained sidelined for the Bahamas' 103-94 win against Uruguay, with Buddy Hield leading the effort instead, per Liberty Ballers. Neemias Queta exited Portugal's qualifying win over Spain with an apparent left ankle injury in the fourth quarter, though CelticsBlog reported the exit was precautionary according to Portugal's head coach.

Elsewhere, Liberty Ballers noted two-way player David Jones-Garcia struggled for the Dominican Republic in World Cup qualifying, while one outlet reported he was ejected during the competition.