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Davis recorded 35 points (14-28 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-8 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 34 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 preseason win over the Suns.

Davis tied Dalton Knecht for the team's lead in scoring, and if this preseason game taught us anything, it's that Davis is more than ready for the start of the regular season. The star big man will undoubtedly be the Lakers' top offensive threat, even ahead of LeBron James, when they open their 2024-25 regular season against the Timberwolves next Tuesday.

Bol isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.

Bol impressed in Sunday's start against the Nuggets, tallying 14 points, eight boards and one assist in 28 minutes. He'll return to his usual bench role Thursday while Jusuf Nurkic (finger) enters the starting five at center.

Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.

Plumlee heads back to the bench since Jusuf Nurkic is available to start. Plumlee is expected to operate as Nurkic's primary backup option once the regular season begins next Wednesday against the Clippers. However, Plumlee's fantasy value will be almost minimal barring multiple injuries.

Nurkic is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.

Not only will Nurkic be available, but he'll also be in the starting lineup alongside what figures to be the regular first unit for Phoenix once the regular season begins. He'll play alongside Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones. Nurkic averaged 10.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game across 76 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Robinson is still on the mend from a knee injury and will miss his team's final exhibition. The Kings haven't provided much of an update on his status moving forward, so he'll be considered questionable for the regular-season opener Oct. 24 against Minnesota.

Nurkic (finger) will be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lakers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

This is unsurprising, as all signs pointed to Nurkic being available for this contest. This will be the big man's preseason debut after he dealt with a minor finger injury to begin training camp. Nurkic figures to open the 2024-25 season as the Suns' starting center, but his nightly duties may be different under new head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Zeller (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Zeller will be held out of another preseason game to ensure he's fresh for the start of the regular season. Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye should see plenty of action at center, as Zeller, Clint Capela (ankle), Larry Nance (rest) and Dominick Barlow (undisclosed) are all ruled out.

Capela (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela was pulled from Wednesday's exhibition against the Heat with ankle soreness, and the team won't take any chances of making the injury worse by playing him Thursday in a meaningless preseason game. With Capela, Larry Nance (rest), Cody Zeller (undisclosed) and Dominick Barlow (undisclosed) all out, Onyeka Okongwu should see plenty of action.

Okongwu (toe) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will move past a toe injury, make his preseason debut and start at center due to Clint Capela (ankle) being sidelined. Capela's injury is reportedly minor but may impact his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Brooklyn. Whenever Capela misses time, Okongwu will likely be the primary beneficiary.

Reid (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Reid will miss his team's preseason finale due to a shoulder impingement. His availability for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers is in jeopardy at this point, but the issue was initially reported as minor.