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Mamukelsahvili isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Mamukelashvili drew the start in Tuesday's exhibition against Golden State, and he made the most of his opportunity by finishing with 15 points in 18 minutes. However, the big man will head back to a bench role Thursday as Kevon Looney gets a chance to start at center.

James is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James will return to the bench after starting in the previous preseason game against the Warriors. James is fighting for rotation minutes ahead of the regular season, but this time, he'll have to earn his playing time off the bench.

Raynaud will start Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

With Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) out, Raynaud will step into the starting five. He'll be joined in the first unit by Darius Acuff, Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa.

Doncic (undisclosed) is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Doncic was held out of the second half of a preseason back-to-back Tuesday against Golden State, but he'll return to action Thursday evening. He looked sharp in his preseason debut Monday, dropping 21 points in 16 minutes.

Missi amassed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 FT) and nine rebounds across 19 minutes in Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.

Missi turned in an efficient performance from the field and was one of six Pelicans players to score in double figures. He also tied for the game-high mark in rebounds. The big man is in line to open the regular season as New Orleans' starting center but may have to compete for additional playing time with the likes of Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic.

Sabonis (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup with the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

After supplying four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 10 minutes during Monday's preseason-opening loss to the Lakers, Sabonis will be held out of Thursday's contest for undisclosed reasons. The big man's next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Saturday against Golden State.

Murray (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Murray appears to be dealing with some kind of injury, though the team has yet to provide any additional details. He can continue to be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's exhibition against the Warriors.

Monk (rest) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Monk didn't play in Monday's game against the Lakers, and he won't suit up for the rematch as well. His next chance to feature will come against the Warriors on Saturday.

Simmons (not injury related) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Simmons is not yet ready to make his preseason debut. However, it seems he's in line to take the court for Sacramento's upcoming exhibition Saturday against the Warriors, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com. The Kings should have a better idea of his status for Saturday as tipoff nears.

Garza provided 22 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over Cleveland.

With Neemias Queta (rest) and Mitchell Robinson (undisclosed) sidelined, Garza got the starting nod in Boston's preseason opener. The big man wasn't very efficient from the field, though he still led all players in scoring. He also paced all players in rebounds and finished second on the Celtics in blocks. Garza figures to serve as the Celtics' third-string center in 2026-27.