NBA Player News

Williams (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams appears primed for exhibition action after sitting out Oklahoma City's preseason opener. He was limited to 33 regular-season appearances while dealing primarily with wrist and hamstring issues in 2025-26, but Williams is healthy for the Thunder this fall.

Sellers (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Sellers is dealing with a bout of lower-back soreness. The two-way player's next chance to play is Friday against Memphis.

Jones won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Jones will he held out of Chicago's preseason opener. The 26-year-old guard's next opportunity to play will come in Friday's preseason matchup with the Grizzlies.

Smith will start in Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith will start for the Bulls to begin the preseason. That trend could extend into the regular season, considering Nic Claxton (hamstring) may not be available. Smith started in 21 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 12.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 24.6 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Edey (ankle) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Although he'll play limited minutes Wednesday, it appears Edey has made swift progress in his recovery from elbow and ankle surgeries after the Grizzlies initially had Opening Night as the big man's target for a return. Fantasy managers should feel a bit better about drafting Edey at his ADP now that he's healthy.

Sorber (knee) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Sorber remains a limited participant in training camp following September 2025 knee surgery. His next chance to make his preseason debut is Monday against the Hawks.

Holmgren (quadriceps) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

It's unknown how severe the quad contusion is, though Holmgren is likely being held out for precautionary reasons. With Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and Jaylin Williams (heel) also sidelined against the Bucks, Aday Mara may make another start.

Topic (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Topic is still ramping up after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and he'll miss a second straight preseason game. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Monday against the Hawks.

Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein is sitting out once again with ankle soreness after missing the Thunder's preseason opener. His next chance for exhibition action is Monday against the Hawks.

Williams (heel) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams is one of several regular rotation players who won't be suiting up Wednesday. His absence will give rookie Aday Mara more minutes, and the Spaniard turned heads in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Williams' next chance to play in the preseason will come against the Hawks on Monday, Oct. 12.