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Lillard (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings.

The veteran guard is absent from the injury report after sitting out Monday against London. Lillard is in line to serve as Portland's starting point guard in his comeback campaign from an Achilles injury and second stint with the Trail Blazers.

Smith tallied five points (2-5 FG, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across 10 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Smith is battling for a roster spot under an Exhibit 10 deal. If he doesn't break camp with the Thunder, Smith would likely join the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.

Isaac (knee/personal) participated in individual drills Tuesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Isaac has been away from the team while attending to a personal matter, though he's back ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against Cleveland. It's unclear if the 29-year-old will suit up Tuesday, as he was limited by a knee injury before missing back-to-back preseason contests for personal reasons.

Jones (hamstring) remains limited to non-contact work, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

It appears unlikely that Jones will be recovered from a hamstring injury in time to receive any preseason reps. Given where he's at in his rehab, Jones' status for the start of the regular season is in limbo as well.

Collins (toe) is progressing in his recovery but has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Collins has yet to suit up in the preseason due to a toe injury but is making progress ahead of the regular season. The big man's final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against Minnesota.

Awaka (knee) didn't practice Tuesday, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Awaka banged his knee in Friday's preseason game against Memphis. The undrafted rookie can be deemed questionable for Wednesday's exhibition versus the Bucks.

Okoro (undisclosed) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

It's unclear why Okoro didn't practice, though he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's exhibition against Milwaukee. If the 25-year-old wing is unable to suit up, Leonard Miller, Jordan Hawkins and Buddy Hield could see a bump in playing time.

Sochan finished with eight points (4-6 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Working under a non-guaranteed contract, Sochan is vying for a roster spot with Portland this fall. Even if he breaks training camp with the Trail Blazers, Sochan wouldn't be a lock for an Opening Night role.

Krejci finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and three steals across 21 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Krejci is looking to stave off Sidy Cissoko and Jeremy Sochan for an Opening Night role this preseason. He's unlikely to carry much fantasy appeal while Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday are all healthy for Portland.

Cissoko finished with 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions.

Cissoko maximized his minutes Monday, turning in a perfect shooting performance. He's auditioning for a spot in Portland's Opening Night rotation, contending mainly with Vit Krejci and Jeremy Sochan for playing time.