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Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Kalkbrenner has shown some promising signs in the preseason, and the coaching staff has rewarded the rookie with a start here. This means Moussa Diabate will head to the bench.

Carlson (calf) didn't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Carlson continues to nurse a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to suit up will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

Landale (rest) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Landale didn't play against the Celtics on Wednesday due to rest, but the big man will be available for this contest Saturday. Landale should see steady minutes in the rotation as frontcourt depth for the Grizzlies, but he isn't expected to be a starter even with Zach Edey (ankle) set to be sidelined for Opening Night.

Hartenstein (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's exhibition against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

This sounds like another planned maintenance day for Hartenstein, as the Thunder left several players back at home for this away game. Hartenstein's next chance to play comes Tuesday in an exhibition against the Bucks.

Holmgren (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Holmgren will be among the notable players on his squad who will not suit up. The Gonzaga product is dealing with shoulder soreness and has missed the team's last three preseason games.

Horford (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

This appears to be a planned maintenance day for Horford. He'll likely be back in the mix for Tuesday's exhibition against Portland. Quinten Post will start in the frontcourt alongside Draymond Green on Sunday.

Adams (rest) will be available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams was rested for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, but Rockets coach Ime Udoka is planning for his regulars to play in the final two preseason games. Adams and Clint Capela are likely to split the backup center duties this season, though there has been some talk of Alperen Sengun playing some power forward as well.

Poeltl (back, illness) did not practice Saturday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl didn't play in Friday's preseason game against the Celtics due to a back issue, though that was considered a minor issue. He's now under the weather, putting his status for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards in jeopardy.

Sarr (calf) said Saturday that he's expecting to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Sarr participated in the non-contact portion of Monday's practice and has since continued to progress. Sunday's game is the first of a back-to-back set, so Sarr will likely play in just one of these games, with the Wizards aiming to ramp him up gradually.

Kornet finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 18 minutes of Friday's 134-130 preseason win over the Jazz.

With Kelly Olynyk (heel) still sidelined, Kornet may have run away with the backup center job with a strong showing in the preseason. Additionally, Kornet has shown that he can thrive alongside Victor Wembanyama in certain situations as well.