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Zikarsky (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Zikarsky missed three consecutive games to end the preseason, though he's set to be available for the Timberwolves' regular-season opener. However, the big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

Goldin is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against Minnesota with a right ankle sprain.

Goldin is in danger of missing the start of the new year. His status should have little to no effect on the Miami rotation Wednesday.

Memphis exercised Edey's team option Tuesday.

Edey is now officially under team control until at least 2028-29. The third-year big man is healthy this fall and set for a big role at center for the rebuilding Grizzlies.

Adams (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Adams missed Houston's final two preseason games for rest purposes but is now dealing with right calf tightness ahead of the club's regular-season opener. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up, Clint Capela figures to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun.

Bassey (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener versus the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

Bassey missed practice Tuesday, placing him on the wrong side of the questionable marker. The big man is unlikely to play a significant role even with Kristaps Porzingis on the mend with an undisclosed medical issue.

Collins (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Collins has been able to practice for Chicago for the past couple days after missing the entire preseason. He said Monday he was hopeful to play in the season opener, and the probable tag is a good sign. He's penciled in to back up Jalen Smith with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined.

Queta will come off the bench for Tuesday's season opener against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Mitchell Robinson has officially won the starting job at center, though this position battle will be one to watch. Given Robinson's durability concerns, this could become a timeshare at the center spot.

Robinson will open the season as the starting center Tuesday against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Robinson was considered the favorite to start, and he officially wins the job for the season opener. He's had trouble staying healthy in the past, so it will be interesting to see how the minutes are divvied up between him and Neemias Queta.

Bittle (foot) is out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls.

Bittle, who just landed a two-way deal with Toronto, continues to recover from a foot fracture. The rookie big man didn't appear in the preseason and has no timetable for a return to the floor.

Adams will sit out one leg of back-to-back sets to begin the year, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

The Rockets followed a similar maintenance plan with the veteran big man a season ago. Houston should lean more heavily on Tari Eason, Jabari Smith and Clint Capela for center minutes when Adams is resting.