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Sengun supplied 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.

Sengun missed both of his three-point tries but was extremely efficient from two-point range, finishing as Houston's second-leading scorer. The star big man also paced the Rockets in rebounds and blocks while finishing second on the team in assists. He'll look to continue stuffing the stat sheet in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.

Towns tallied 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds and nine assists across 29 minutes in Thursday's 122-120 preseason win over the Raptors.

Towns returned to action Thursday after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday. The star big man turned in an efficient shooting performance and was one of five Knicks players to score in double figures. He also led all players in rebounds and assists while finishing one dime short of a triple-double.

Adams (rest) is listed as inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.

The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.

Capela isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela drew the start in Sunday's exhibition, but he'll retreat to the bench for Thursday's preseason finale. Alperen Sengun will draw the start at center after receiving Sunday off for rest purposes.

Wiseman isn't listed in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason meeting with the Raptors.

With Karl-Anthony Towns (rest) back in the lineup, Wiseman will slide to the second unit. The big man turned in an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors.

Sengun (rest) is set to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Sengun appears to be active for a dress rehearsal for the Rockets. Houston's starters are expected to see about a half of action Thursday.

Head coach Mike Brown said Towns (rest) and the rest of New York's starters will see increased playing time in Thursday's preseason game against Toronto, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Towns was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Raptors due to rest purposes, though he'll be back in action for New York's preseason finale. The big man's return figures to result in James Wiseman heading back to the bench.

Head coach Dusty May said Cisse (ankle) didn't practice Thursday as a precaution but added that the big man "would've been able to play" if there was a game, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Cisse sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans and could sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks as a precautionary measure. Even if he doesn't play Friday, it appears Cisse is trending toward being available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston.

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.

Beringer made a nice impression to the coaching staff ahead of a critical second season in the league. After dominating at the G League rank in 2025-26, the 2025 first-rounder is slotting in as Minnesota's No. 2 center behind Rudy Gobert now that Reid is out of the frontcourt mix.

Queta supplied 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 114-93 preseason victory over Charlotte.

Queta provided Boston with an offensive lift off the bench, finishing several plays around the rim and throwing down a driving dunk in the fourth quarter. However, his lone rebound was a notable shortcoming, particularly with Mitchell Robinson collecting seven boards and three blocks in the starting lineup. Queta figures to compete with Robinson and Luka Garza for frontcourt opportunities.