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Filipowski is out for Sunday's preseason opener against the Nuggets due to a lower back issue, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski is dealing with a tight lower back, so he'll sit out Sunday's exhibition. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Strus is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but he will only be available for the first half of play, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Strus has the edge to start over Keaton Wagler to begin the season, as he has chemistry with Darius Garland from their time together in Cleveland. With Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and Bradley Beal (knee) banged up, Strus should see an expanded role with the Clippers.

Lopez won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

The veteran big man will come off the bench in favor of Isaiah Jackson. Lopez and Jackson are expected to compete for the starting center role ahead of the regular season, though it's worth noting that Jackson has spent time working with the first unit in training camp.

Hachimura will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, but he will be limited to the first half of play, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Joining Hachimura in the first unit for Sunday's exhibition will be Darius Garland, Max Strus, Derrick Jones and Isaiah Jackson. Brandon Ingram (Achilles) won't be ready for opening night, so Hachimura could begin the season as a starter.

Jackson will start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, though he'll only play the first half, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Jackson will get the starting nod over Brook Lopez, with the former joining Darius Garland, Max Strus, Rui Hachimura and Derrick Jones in the first unit. Over 17 regular-season appearances off the bench with the Clippers last season, Jackson averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 15.8 minutes per contest.

Jones will only suit up for the first half of Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Jones will join Darius Garland, Max Strus, Rui Hachimura and Isaiah Jackson in the first unit, though none of them will play in the second half. Jones started 45 of his 50 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, averaging 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest on the campaign.

Garland will start in Sunday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but he will only play the first half of the game, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Garland could be headed for a big year as the main man in Los Angeles, and he'll be looking to bounce back after being limited to just 33 games last season. He's healthy and expected to have the offense run through him.

Brown (ankle) has progressed to taking some contact in practice and said Sunday that he's "starting to get to full speed," Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Brown rolled his ankle a couple of weeks ago but is ramping up ahead of the preseason. It wouldn't be surprising if the Nets proceed with caution ahead of the regular season, though the rookie guard's first opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Tuesday against Charlotte.

Shead finished Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to the Heat with three points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in 28 minutes.

Shead struggled mightily with efficiency in Toronto's preseason opener, though he chipped in across the stat sheet. The 24-year-old point guard led all players in assists while tying for second on the Raptors in rebounds. Shead signed a three-year extension with Toronto on Thursday and figures to continue operating as Immanuel Quickley's primary backup.

Barnes recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals, two rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to the Heat.

Barnes didn't see the floor in the second half but was productive in the first. The star forward was one of four Toronto players to score in double figures, and he finished second on the team in steals. The versatile 25-year-old is expected to handle a larger on-ball role in 2026-27 and is coming off another strong season in 2025-26, during which he averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals in 33.5 minutes per game across 80 regular-season appearances.