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Eubanks suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be sidelined for an extended period, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The Knicks will waive the veteran center.

Eubanks was competing for a reserve center spot during training camp, but the significant injury brings his bid to make New York's Opening Night roster to an abrupt end. A specific recovery timeline has not been established, though the injury figures to keep him out well into the regular season. He'll enter free agency while facing a lengthy rehabilitation process.

Wagner played 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's preseason loss to the Heat, delivering 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt) with three rebounds, two assists and a block.

Signed by the Nets to a two-year deal in July, Wagner figures to be a key component of the team's second unit in 2026-27, provided he can stay healthy. The former Orlando big man was on the court for only 66 regular-season games across the prior two seasons, mainly due to an ACL tear, and in his return from the injury last season, he played just 11.9 minutes a contest while averaging a meager 6.9 points and 3.2 boards and shooting 42.6 percent from the floor.

Cardwell (calf) is expected to miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, with a longer absence possible, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Cardwell appeared in 44 games last season, providing frontcourt depth while Domantas Sabonis dealt with injuries. Sacramento will also be without Maxime Raynaud (knee) to begin the campaign, leaving the team thin at center behind Sabonis. Cardwell's return timetable remains uncertain, but his absence could create additional opportunities for the Kings' remaining frontcourt reserves.

Raynaud (knee) is expected to miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, and potentially longer, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Raynaud is recovering from a right patellar subluxation and appears set to begin the campaign on the sidelines. The young center appeared in 74 games last season, helping anchor Sacramento's frontcourt while Domantas Sabonis battled injuries. With Dylan Cardwell also sidelined, the Kings will be especially dependent on Sabonis until their reserve centers return.

Robinson produced 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and an assist over 17 minutes in Wednesday's preseason win over the Hornets.

The longtime Knick got the start at center while Neemias Queta and Luka Garza both came off the bench, but it was Queta (24 minutes) who ended up seeing more court time on the night. How the Celtics split the center workload among the three will be a key storyline as the season begins, but Robinson likely won't see a heavy load as his new team tries to keep him healthy. Over 60 regular-season games in 2025-26, the most he'd played since 2021-22, as part of New York's title run, the 28-year-old averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 boards and 2.1 combined blocks and steals in 19.6 minutes a contest.

Jokic logged five points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and a steal over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 preseason loss to the Clippers.

Jokic had a quiet scoring night in a limited run, though he still led Denver in assists. It was a sharp drop from Monday's win over the Bulls, when he posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The three-time MVP hasn't topped 26 minutes in four preseason appearances, so expect his workload to stay light until the games count.

Queen totaled six points (1-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.

Queen struggled mightily from the field but was a force on the glass, hauling in a game-high 11 rebounds. The 21-year-old has grabbed at least eight rebounds in all three of his preseason appearances. With Zion Williamson and Yves Missi expected to occupy the starting frontcourt spots, health permitting, Queen will likely be relegated to the second unit. However, the Maryland product should still have a sizable role this year after averaging 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals across 81 regular-season games (48 starts) as a rookie in 2025-26.

Duren finished with 24 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block across 15 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason victory over Minnesota.

Duren appeared in his first preseason game, and while he wasn't on the floor long, he still ended with the game high in points. The 2022 No. 13 overall pick, who just agreed to a five-year extension with Detroit, finished the 2025-26 campaign by averaging a career-high 19.5 points along with 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 28.2 minutes per contest. Duren also appeared in at least 70 games for the second consecutive season.

Reed logged four points (2-2 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 preseason win over Phoenix.

Reed was one board shy from reaching double-digits in that category for a second consecutive game, and he showed off his defensive prowess with four combined blocks and steals. Luke Kornet (rest) was the Spurs' main rotational big man behind Victor Wembanyama last season, but Reed should have some opportunities to contribute off the bench during his rookie campaign.

Wembanyama finished with 19 points (9-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and four blocks across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 123-103 preseason win over Phoenix.

Wembanyama appeared in his third preseason game. While the 22-year-old played better Wednesday than he did in the other two contests, it still wasn't his best showing. Wembanyama hasn't shot the ball well throughout the preseason, though he should warm up at some point soon. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick is coming off his best campaign, averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.1 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.2 minutes per contest. However, he was limited to just 64 regular-season games after appearing in 46 in 2024-25.