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Maluach will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Oso Ighodaro started Phoenix's first two preseason games, but now Maluach will have an opportunity to make a case for himself as a starter. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition will be Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn.

Zubac totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 21 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Zubac looks healthy, which is great to see after he was limited to just 48 games last season (five with the Pacers). He's been pretty durable throughout his career, so Zubac appears primed for a bounce-back season as the main man in the middle for Indiana.

Raynaud suffered an right knee injury during the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors and will not return, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Raynaud appeared to tweak his knee after bumping into Stephen Curry, per Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle. The injury was severe enough for Raynaud that he had to be taken off the floor and into the locker room in a wheelchair, and the Kings should have an update on the second-year center once he undergoes more tests on his knee. An extended absence would mean more minutes at center would be available for Dylan Cardwell (rest) and Precious Achiuwa.

Raynaud is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Even though Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) is out Saturday, Raynaud won't start, as Precious Achiuwa will get the nod at center. Raynaud has posted solid numbers in the preseason, tallying 25 points and 18 rebounds across two appearances, and he's expected to see steady minutes in the frontcourt, though he'll mainly operate as Sabonis' backup when the former is healthy.

Bassey will come off the bench in Saturday's exhibition against the Kings.

Draymond Green (rest) is back and starting after skipping Wednesday's exhibition, so Bassey will shift back to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this preseason, Bassey is averaging 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per contest.

Queta (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Queta didn't play against the Cavaliers on Thursday, but there's no indication that he won't be available for Saturday's game. Mitchell Robinson (rest) is starting at center, so Queta will come off the bench against Philadelphia.

Robinson (undisclosed) is starting in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Robinson missed the previous preseason contest due to an undisclosed injury, but the big man will get the nod and start Saturday against a depleted 76ers team. Robinson is expected to be the defensive anchor in the Celtics' lineup when the regular season starts, but given his injury history, his workload should be monitored in the preseason.

Beringer is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with Miami.

Rudy Gobert (rest) won't play Saturday, so Beringer will get some time to shine as a starter. He has elite defensive instincts, but he also has a tendency to find himself in foul trouble.

Gobert (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Gobert and several other prominent Timberwolves players will be idle for Saturday's exhibition contest. The veteran center's next chance to play is Monday against the Knicks.

Cardwell (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against Golden State, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Cardwell will get a breather Saturday, and his absence opens the door to more playing time for Alex Karaban, Precious Achiuwa and Daeqwon Plowden. Cardwell's next opportunity to play is Tuesday against Portland.