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Stewart (ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Stewart is still being evaluated after sustaining a left ankle injury in Monday's preseason-opening win over the Hawks. The big man's next opportunity to play in the preseason will come against the Bulls on Friday.

Collins (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Collins will remain sidelined for the Bulls' preseason opener, though head coach Tiago Splitter said he's close to returning, per Johnson. Collins' next chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against Memphis.

Jackson (undisclosed) is set to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Jackson didn't participate in Sunday's scrimmage, though he's set to return to action Wednesday. The 28-year-old is expected to provide backcourt depth for the Pacers in 2026-27.

Nance (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

The Pacers are allowing the veteran center to recover from a hamstring injury. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Hawks.

McConnell (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

It's possible that the Pacers are resting the veteran point guard. Saturday's meeting with the Hawks is his next chance to make his preseason debut.

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

Caruso sat out the Thunder's preseason opener but is set to return Wednesday. The veteran swingman saw a slight dip in playing time last season, averaging 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.2 minutes per game across 56 regular-season appearances.

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

Wallace appears set to play after missing the preseason opener. The swingman is vying for a larger role on the wing after the Thunder lost Luguentz Dort over the summer.

Gilgeous-Alexander (not injury related) is set to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Gilgeous-Alexander isn't included on the list of Thunder players who'll be held out of Wednesday's contest. Chet Holmgren (quadriceps) and Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) will remain on the inactive list, though the rest of Oklahoma City's projected starters for 2026-27 are expected to suit up.

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.