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Williams (heel) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran backup has yet to play during the preseason due to a heel injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers remains unclear.

Williams (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. Williams has averaged 15.5 minutes per game over the past three seasons in Oklahoma City, starting 10 of his 194 regular-season appearances.

Caruso (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Caruso and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. The veteran wing has averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game in each of his first two seasons in Oklahoma City, but his positive real-life impact has been undeniable.

McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.

Mitchell (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Mitchell is one of the preseason favorites for Sixth Man of the Year.

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

Hartenstein and the rest of Oklahoma City's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran center has yet to suit up during the preseason due to an ankle injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against Indiana remains unclear.

Wallace (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wallace and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. Wallace is expected to be the starting shooting guard on Opening Night but will face competition from Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain throughout the season.

Williams (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta, but they are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. Williams tallied 16 points (8-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for Monday's game, but they are expected to suit up during the second half of their back-to-back set Tuesday, when they host Indiana. Gilgeous-Alexander produced 17 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Magic head coach Sean Sweeney said Suggs (illness) increased his activity level at Saturday's practice and looked more like himself, but they can't "skip steps" in the point guard's recovery, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Suggs has been sick for nearly a week, and while it may not affect his regular-season availability, it has limited his training camp reps. The veteran point guard was sidelined for Orlando's preseason opener last Wednesday, and his status for Sunday's exhibition in Cleveland remains unclear.