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Missi (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Missi exited Friday's loss to the Jazz with what the name is now calling a left knee bone bruise. His next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's rematch against Denver. In the meantime, Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic are candidates to see increased playing time.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Aldama continues to ramp up in his recovery from a right knee procedure that he underwent in March. His next chance to make his 2026-27 debut is Monday against the Heat, but he should be considered week-to-week until his practice participation increases.

Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

As expected, Adams will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left ankle injury management. His next chance to play will come in Monday's rematch versus the Hawks. With the veteran big man out, Clint Capela will likely see a bump in minutes.

Edey posted eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 111-108 victory over the Warriors.

The third-year center came up one bucket short of his first double-double of the season. Edey saw his workload managed for a second straight game after playing only 11 regular-season games in 2025-26 due to ankle surgery, but he's still averaging 9.5 boards a game even when limited to minutes in the low 20s. Once the Grizzlies begin to let him loose, the 24-year-old should start dominating the glass again.

Adams (rest) will likely be sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Head coach Ime Udoka indicated before the start of the regular season that Adams and Fred VanVleet (rest) would both be sidelined for one game of back-to-back sets to open the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Adams played only nine minutes off the bench during Friday's 114-110 win over the Spurs, and if he's indeed ruled out for Saturday, then Clint Capela would take on a larger workload off the bench behind starting center Alperen Sengun.

Hayes supplied 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 120-119 victory over the Pelicans.

After getting the start in the season opener, Hayes swapped places with Ace Bailey as Utah went with a smaller lineup against New Orleans. Hayes was more productive off the bench, leading the second unit in scoring and boards, and he ended up playing more minutes than Bailey on the night. The duo might continue to switch in and out of the starting five depending on matchups, but Hayes' workload figures to be steady in either role while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) remains sidelined.

Clingan ended Friday's 128-120 victory over the Kings with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 19 minutes.

Cilngan led the Trail Blazers in rebounding and had a quiet night as a scorer until the closing minutes. With Sacramento within three, he scored a late basket and made two free throws to help seal the win. The third-year center's minutes have held steady at the start of the season, with Robert Williams filling in off the bench.

Lopez finished with 22 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three blocks across 20 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.

Lopez was the Clippers' most efficient bench scorer, missing only one of his nine shots and scoring 15 of his 22 points in the first half while adding three blocks. The 38-year-old backup center has opened the season with two productive games, following up a 17-point, 11-rebound effort in Wednesday's win over Sacramento. His veteran presence has been one of the bright spots on a young Clippers roster in the first week of the season.

Kessler racked up 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, six blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 125-117 victory over the Clippers.

Kessler followed up his perfect debut with another dominant showing, adding six blocks and three steals to his 22 points. The Lakers gave up a bundle of draft picks to land the 7-foot-2 center from Utah, and he'll get a shot at his former team Sunday.

Adebayo finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.

Adebayo recorded 15 points and seven rebounds in the season-opening loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, and he had another disappointing performance Friday. The fact that he was the lowest-scoring player among the Miami starters isn't how the team envisions Adebayo's fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led the way with 36 points. Adebayo will look to bounce back soon, but his production over the first two games of the campaign is well below his usual standard.