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Gobert (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

Gobert, who appeared in the Timberwolves' first three preseason games, will rest Monday, allowing Joan Beringer to draw the start. The veteran center's next opportunity to take the court will come Thursday against the Bulls.

Adebayo is questionable to return to Monday's preseason game against Atlanta due to a right knee contusion.

Adebayo went up for a shot and landed awkwardly before limping to the locker room in the third quarter. If the big man is unable to return, Kel'el Ware and Precious Achiuwa are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Bagley is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Bagley will get the exhibition start Monday with Alex Sarr resting. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft signed a one-year deal with the Wizards this offseason after spending parts of the past two seasons with the team.

Sarr (rest) won't play during Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Sarr amassed 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 17 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to Toronto, but he'll take a seat for the second half of Washington's back-to-back set. Sarr battled a calf injury to start training camp, but he's not expected to face any limitations come Opening Night.

Hukporti (illness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Mike Brown said Monday that Hukporti was expected to suit up, though he's now being held out due to illness. The big man's next opportunity to play will come in Friday's preseason finale against Charlotte.

Robinson (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

The veteran big man will join the rest of the starters on the bench. Guerschon Yabusele will draw the start at center Monday.

Towns (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Along with the rest of New York's usual starting five, Towns will sit out Monday's contest. The star big man's final opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against Charlotte.

Dante will start in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) catching a breather, Dante will start at center Monday. Once the regular season begins, Dante will likely join the G League's College Park Skyhawks.

Porzingis (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Along with the rest of Atlanta's usual starting lineup, Porzingis will sit out Monday's matchup. The big man's final opportunity to play in the preseason will come Thursday against Houston.

Okongwu is out for rest purposes for Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

The big man will join the rest of Atlanta's starting lineup on the sidelines Monday. Okongwu's next shot to take the floor is Thursday against Houston.