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Jokic recorded three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one steal and a block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason loss to the Jazz.

Jokic played facilitator almost exclusively Sunday, totaling a game-high seven assists while only recording one official field-goal attempt. Despite not looking for his shot, Jokic added to his highlight tape with a crafty behind-the-back pass along the baseline, which resulted in a Cameron Johnson three-pointer. The star big man is expected to retain a limited role throughout the preseason to preserve his health for the regular season.

Horford is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason matchup with the Clippers, Warriors' reporter Joseph Dycus reports.

Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is out indefinitely, so Horford could open the year as the Warriors' starting center. Joining him in the first unit for Sunday's exhibition will be Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green.

Lopez won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

The veteran big man will come off the bench in favor of Isaiah Jackson. Lopez and Jackson are expected to compete for the starting center role ahead of the regular season, though it's worth noting that Jackson has spent time working with the first unit in training camp.

Jackson will start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, though he'll only play the first half, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Jackson will get the starting nod over Brook Lopez, with the former joining Darius Garland, Max Strus, Rui Hachimura and Derrick Jones in the first unit. Over 17 regular-season appearances off the bench with the Clippers last season, Jackson averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 15.8 minutes per contest.

Bittle (foot) did not play in Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to the Heat.

Bittle is dealing with a foot injury. He's been wearing a walking boot, so it's unknown if he will be cleared for action against the Clippers on Oct. 10.

Horford will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

While Horford will be available for the preseason opener in Hawaii, head coach Steve Kerr said he will only see action in the first half and play "around 12-16 minutes." The 2007 No. 3 overall pick wasn't a routine contributor for the Warriors during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, both career lows, along with 2.6 assists and 1.1 blocks over 21.5 minutes in 45 regular-season games. Although that is likely to remain the case in 2026-27, Horford could be tasked with an enhanced role right out of the gate, considering Kristaps Porzingis (undisclosed) might miss time to begin the year.

Jackson-Davis won't play against the Heat in Saturday's preseason game due to undisclosed reasons, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca.

Jackson-Davis is one of several Toronto players who won't suit up for Saturday's preseason opener, joining Allen Graves (groin), Kyle Anderson (knee), Kawhi Leonard (not injury related) and Jamison Battle (back) on the sidelines. Jackson-Davis' next chance to play will come against the Clippers on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Lopez is not guaranteed the Clippers' starting center role, as Isaiah Jackson has been working with the first team during training camp, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Lopez started 40 of his 75 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, averaging 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks across 21.8 minutes per game on the campaign. The 38-year-old will face plenty of competition for minutes throughout the season, as Jackson could take Lopez's spot in the starting five. Additionally, Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) could fight for minutes once he's cleared to return.

Jackson has been working with the first team in training camp and said, "I think I'm going to be in the starting role," Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson was traded from Indiana to Los Angeles last February and averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 15.8 minutes per game in 17 regular-season appearances off the bench with the Clippers last season. Head coach Ty Lue may still opt to start veteran big man Brook Lopez to begin the regular season, so Jackson will look to impress during the preseason. He'll face competition for minutes from Lopez and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot), who will miss time to begin the year.

Reath (foot) will be available to play in Monday's preseason opener against the Pistons, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The big man signed with the Suns in mid-September following the news that Mark Williams (shoulder) would miss several months, and Reath will compete for a spot in Phoenix's rotation during the preseason. Over 32 regular-season appearances for the Trail Blazers in 2025-26, he averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game.