Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. highlighted as likely bench pairing

Reporting that a specific bench pairing is likely informs expectations for sixth/eighth-man minutes and bench identity; it also signals which players may be at risk of reduced roles.

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- Article notes Finch said Dosunmu and Shannon will likely share floor often
- Both players’ strengths—off-ball movement for Dosunmu, rim pressure for Shannon—complement each other
- Their chemistry could recreate the bench’s pace-and-space impact from prior seasons
- Shannon described as having an edge over Hyland for the eighth-man role
- Hyland’s inconsistent playoff performance and defensive issues cited as factors
- Finch’s tight rotation history means small role shifts can be significant
- Dosunmu is "locked in" as the sixth-man per the analysis
- Shannon projected as the clear eighth-man to start the season
- Bench chemistry in preseason will determine how often they operate together

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