NBA Player News

Fall (hip) didn't play in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics in overtime.

Fall remained on the inactive list due to a left hip strain. He's signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is in jeopardy of being waived before the team's regular-season opener versus New York on Tuesday.

Sims (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 128-127 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.

Sims was held out of Friday's preseason finale for undisclosed reasons. The big man's next opportunity to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Washington, though his absence wouldn't significantly impact the rotation.

Williams (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors.

Williams will take the night off before presumably being available for Opening Night against Phoenix. The veteran big man is a capable statistical contributor, though he has battled injuries over the years. If Williams remains healthy, he should see steady minutes behind Donovan Clingan throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

Ighodaro (hip) won't play in Friday's preseason game against Utah, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Ighodaro is bothered by hip soreness. However, there hasn't been any indication that it will keep him off the floor for Opening Night versus Portland. If Ighodaro can't suit up for that contest, Khaman Maluach might get the start to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

Zikarsky (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago.

This will be Zikarsky's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and the Timberwolves have not yet disclosed exactly what he's dealing with. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Miami.

Beringer will start Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

With Minnesota resting all of its regulars, Beringer will start alongside Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark and Cody Williams. Beringer recorded 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to Detroit.

Kalkbrenner is in the Hornets' starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Kalkbrenner will draw the start for Friday's preseason finale while Moussa Diabate (elbow) is sidelined. Across three preseason games, Kalkbrenner has averaged 4.3 points and 3.3 rebounds over 15.4 minutes per game. It's unclear what his role will look like for the 2026-27 season given the presence of both Diabate and rookie first-rounder Hannes Steinbach.

Landale won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Landale started and totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks across 21 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City. The Hawks are back to full strength Friday, sending Landale to a reserve role.

Davis (rest) will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Pelicans.

Davis sat out Monday's preseason loss to the Nets for rest, but he's back and starting for the Wizards' preseason finale. Joining him in the first unit will be Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr.

Cisse will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale versus the Hawks.

Daniel Gafford (rest) is back and starting after sitting out Wednesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans, so Cisse will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this preseason, Cisse is averaging 1.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game.