NBA Player News

Williams (undisclosed) has progressed to going through 5-on-5 work, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Williams will continue to be held out through Tuesday's preseason finale due to an undisclosed injury, but the fact that he's able to participate in 5-on-5 work is an encouraging sign regarding his status for opening night. While health is a concern, Williams' enormous upside makes him an intriguing player to gamble on as you approach the 80-range on draft day.

Richards (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Richards will sit out the team's preseason finale due to rest purposes. The 27-year-old center's next opportunity to play will come in Phoenix's regular-season opener against the Kings on Oct. 22.

Looney will not suit up for Tuesday's exhibition versus the Rockets due to knee soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

The Pelicans just returned from playing in Australia, so Looney is getting the night off. His next chance to play will come Thursday in Orlando.

Holmgren (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, per the broadcast.

Holmgren is dealing with shoulder soreness and will miss his fourth consecutive preseason game. His final chance to play ahead of the regular season will come Friday against Denver.

Turner will not play in Tuesday's preseason finale versus the Thunder due to a sore right calf, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Turner will have over a week to rest his sore calf before Milwaukee's Opening Night game on October 22, so he should be fine. Turner can provide elite shot blocking numbers without hurting your free-throw percentage, making him an enticing mid-round target on draft day.

Hartenstein (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein will return to action after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Pacers. He'll start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort.

Adams will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The veteran center will join Alperen Sengun in the frontcourt, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. Adams appeared in 57 regular-season games (three starts) in 2024-25, during which he averaged 3.9 points and 5.7 rebounds across 13.9 minutes per game.

Duren (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.

Hamstring tightness has limited Druen throughout training camp, but fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief. Barring any setbacks, the big man should be good to go for the Oct. 22 regular-season opener in Chicago.

Allen (rest) will play and start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.

Allen will return to the floor Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's preseason loss to the Celtics for rest purposes. This will be the first time the veteran center will play during this preseason.

The Hornets waived Badji (toe) on Tuesday.

Badji signed a training camp contract with Charlotte in late September and is now likely to join the club's G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old center appeared in 50 G League outings with the Wisconsin Herd last season, during which he averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks across 22.4 minutes per game.