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Head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Adams won't face any minutes restrictions to begin the regular season, but the Rockets may be cautious with his availability in back-to-back sets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Adams' 2025-26 campaign was cut short by an ankle injury that required surgery in January. However, the big man is expected to begin the season as Houston's backup center and won't have his minutes limited. Over 32 regular-season appearances (11 starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.

Fall (hip) was limited to individual work during Sunday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Fall is still dealing with a left hip strain that kept him out of action during the preseason. The two-way player is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's regular-season opener against New York, though his absence wouldn't significantly impact the rotation.

Bradley was claimed off waivers by the Jazz on Saturday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Bradley is now on a non-guaranteed deal with Utah after being waived by New York. He appeared in 40 regular-season games (four starts) between Atlanta and Indiana in 2025-26, averaging 4.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per showing.

Queta (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Queta didn't play in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia. However, he is slated to suit up for Tuesday's meeting with Detroit. The 27-year-old is coming off a quality 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks, all career highs, over 25.3 minutes per outing in 76 regular-season games. Queta could be in line for an even better year, especially if he maintains his spot in the starting lineup over Mitchell Robinson.

Robinson (rest) is expected to play Tuesday versus Detroit.

Mitchell got the night off in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia but is anticipated to suit up Tuesday against the Pistons to kick off the 2026-27 campaign. The 28-year-old, who signed with the Celtics during the offseason, spent his entire career with the Knicks since entering the NBA in 2018, averaging 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks over 23.4 minutes per contest in 397 regular-season games, including 215 starts. Mitchell has had issues staying healthy, and he's also not the most consistent offensive contributor. However, he's as good as it gets as a rebounder and shot-blocker.

Head coach Ty Lue said Saturday that Jackson will open the 2026-27 regular season as the Clippers' starting center, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

The big man will get the starting nod in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Kings, with Brook Lopez operating as Jackson's primary backup. The 24-year-old averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 15.8 minutes per game in 17 regular-season appearances off the bench with the Clippers in 2025-26.

Adams (rest) is expected to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Dallas.

Adams sat out Houston's final two exhibition games for rest purposes but is expected to be available when the Rockets host the Mavericks on Wednesday. The veteran big man is expected to operate as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.

Reath was converted to a two-way deal with the Suns on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Reath initially signed a non-guaranteed deal with Phoenix and is now set to provide frontcourt depth while on a two-way pact. He could fight for a spot in the rotation early on due to the absence of Mark Williams (shoulder).

Gobert (rest) is expected to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.

Gobert was one of many Timberwolves regulars who sat out the preseason finale, though the big man should be available Wednesday. He averaged 5.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.9 minutes per game across four appearances this preseason.

Williams (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Phoenix.

Williams got the night off Friday but figures to return for Portland's regular-season opener. The big man is expected compete for minutes with Micah Potter (illness) and Yang Hansen behind Donovan Clingan.