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Looney will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Kings, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Walker Kessler (finger) is out, so Looney will draw the start in L.A.'s first exhibition game of the season. Joining him in the first unit for Monday's game will be Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle.

Hukporti didn't return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks due to an Achilles injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one assist in five minutes before exiting.

The team has yet to release any additional information on Hukporti's injury, but the fact that he's been diagnosed with an Achilles injury and needed help off the court is concerning. The Sixers will presumably wait until he undergoes additional imaging Tuesday before putting out on update on his availability going forward.

Kessler is out for Monday's exhibition against the Kings due to a finger injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Kessler jammed his finger at camp and will now miss Monday's preseason opener, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set. There's a chance Kessler could be held out of Tuesday's game in Golden State as well, but it's unlikely that this will be something that lingers into the regular season.

Hukporti was helped to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's preseason game against the Knicks after suffering an apparent right calf/ankle injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Hukporti appeared to grab at his lower leg or ankle after taking a tumble, and he needed the assistance of his teammates to make it down the tunnel. It seems unlikely that he'll return to Monday's exhibition after he was unable put much weight on his injured ankle.

Nurkic didn't participate in Monday's practice due to a right foot injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Nurkic logged 11 minutes in Sunday's preseason-opening win over Denver, posting four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. The big man can be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason rematch against Denver until the Jazz offer an update on his status.

Edey (ankle) completed a full on-court workout Monday but won't play in the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Hawks, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

As expected, Edey will be held out of the Grizzlies' preseason opener, and it's not yet clear whether he'll play at all during the preseason. However, the big man is trending toward suiting up for Opening Night after undergoing surgeries on his left elbow and ankle in March.

Reed will start Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Jalen Duren (rest) out, Reed will enter the starting lineup in Detroit's preseason opener. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as the Pistons' primary backup behind Duren in 2026-27.

Post will start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Zach Edey (ankle) isn't expected to play Monday, opening the door for Post to step into the starting five. The big man figures to compete with Isaiah Stewart for playing time behind Edey ahead of the regular season.

Edey is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey is not expected to play in Monday's exhibition, and it's unclear if he'll suit up at all for the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for opening night. Edey was active at training camp, participating in all practices and 5-on-5 work, and he's reportedly moving around better than ever.

Hukporti will start in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Hukporti is getting the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, but he'll return to a reserve role once the regular season gets underway. Hukporti is not expected to be a consistent part of the 76ers' rotation.