ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN

Jalen Green ended his rookie season on a strong note, and his efforts got recognized in a big way on Monday.

Reggie Jackson scored 26 points, including three key points down the stretch, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 99-98 win over the Houston Rockets Sunday night.

Marcus Morris Sr. scored 27 points and Luke Kennard added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers sped to a 17-point lead in the first half and cruised to a 142-111 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Luke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115.

Brandon Boston Jr. had career highs of 27 points and five 3-pointers, sparking the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over the Boston Celtics.

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)DENVER – The Denver Nuggets are bringing back center JaVale McGee in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 33-year-old McGee averaged eight points and 5.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game for the Cavs this season. AdA three-time NBA champion with Golden State and Los Angeles, McGee brings plenty of playoff experience to the Nuggets. McGee has been invaluable to the Cavs this season, serving not only as a backup but mentor to the team’s young core. Ad___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

But there are players at the back end of the roster who won't make this team, but who deserve to be on an NBA team. Several will likely wind up in the G League, but others are auditioning for a spot on the Rockets bench, perhaps even a spot in the rotation. Here are some names to watch in the preseason. Chance of Making Team: 7 in 10Ben McLemoreThe former seventh overall pick by the Sacramento Kings has struggled to live up to his lofty draft status. Chance of Making Team: 5 in 10 (otherwise, he'll be in the G League)