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

Poeltl sat out Friday's preseason finale but should be back in action Wednesday. Across four preseason outings in 2026, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 assists in 20.8 minutes per tilt.

Fall had his Exhibit 10 deal converted to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Fall joined the 76ers for training camp but didn't play in the preseason due to a left hip strain. The big man last played in the NBA in 2021-22 and is set to provide center depth for the Sixers in 2026-27.

Kelley was waived by the Heat on Saturday.

Kelley joined the Heat for training camp but won't be on the initial regular-season roster. He'll now likely head to the club's G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Duren finished Friday's 129-125 preseason win over the Raptors with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 20 minutes.

Most of Duren's work came in the first half, with the fifth-year big man playing sparingly in the third quarter before sitting out for the entire fourth. Duren will be one of the players to watch during the 2026-27 season, given the long contract extension standoff between his camp and the Pistons before the two sides agreed on a five-year, $200 million extension Oct. 1. The Memphis product is coming off a career year in 2025-26 during the regular season but didn't match that production during the playoffs, when he averaged just 10.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 blocks over 30.1 minutes across 14 postseason contests.

Bittle (foot) agreed to a two-way contract with Toronto on Saturday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Bittle didn't play during the preseason because of a foot issue, though that still didn't prevent him from landing a two-way contract with the Raptors. The 23-year-old went undrafted in 2026 after spending his entire collegiate career at Oregon, where he most recently averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks over 31.1 minutes in 25 games in 2025-26.

Horford posted 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes in Friday's 128-118 preseason win over Portland.

Horford returned from a one-game absence and caught fire from downtown Friday. The veteran big man came off the bench in the Warriors' preseason finale and is expected to be a regular in the second unit during the regular season.

Jokic posted 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-0 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason win over the Lakers.

Jokic delivered another highly efficient performance, missing just one of his eight field-goal attempts while leading the Nuggets in assists and ranking second in rebounds. The star center looks ready to roll ahead of the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 22. Jokic remains the premier fantasy basketball option heading into the regular season, with his combination of scoring, rebounding and assists providing an exceptionally high floor.

Landale recorded 16 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and a block across 21 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.

Landale delivered an exceptionally efficient offensive performance, missing just one field-goal attempt but also thriving as a playmaker from the post. Landale's combination of perimeter shooting and passing, as well as solid rebounding ability, could give Atlanta valuable versatility in its frontcourt rotation, although his fantasy appeal will depend on his workload. He's slated to open the season as the backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu.

Edey logged 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.

Edey scored 10 points in his second straight game, and his minutes gradually climbed during the preseason. The third-year center appears to be trending toward a full regular-season workload, a promising sign for Memphis fans who have waited a while to see his full potential.

Reid posted 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 117-98 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Reid reached double figures in four preseason games, averaging 13.3 points over the span. Charlotte acquired the veteran big man from Minnesota in the June trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, and he's expected to start at center for the regular season in a move that should benefit both teams.