VanVleet managed only three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a steal over 21 minutes in Wednesday's 104-98 preseason loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The undrafted rookie got the starting nod with Kyle Lowry sitting out, but couldn't quite parlay the opportunity into a strong effort. VanVleet is vying for the third point guard role behind Lowry and Corey Joseph, and had turned in a solid eight-point effort over just 12 minutes against the Nuggets on Monday. However, he was notably outperformed by his main competitor for the third-string point guard job, Brady Heslip, who managed 13 points over just nine minutes. The battle between the two is expected to extend throughout the preseason slate, with the loser almost certainly being jettisoned.