NBA Player News

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.

Johnson (lower leg) is expected to play in Friday's preseason opener against Houston, per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News.

Johnson has been limited at camp due to lower-leg soreness, but the issue shouldn't stop him from making his professional debut Friday. The rookie big man is competing with Santi Aldama for a key bench role for the Mavericks.

Sanders (hip) was limited to individual player development work and did not take part in five-on-five activity Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Azarly adds that the Clippers said Sanders is day-to-day.

With Sanders having already missed the Clippers' preseason opener due to a left hip impingement, his continued limitations in practice suggest he still isn't back to full activity. The day-to-day designation keeps him in play to suit up at some point this preseason, but his availability for upcoming exhibition action remains uncertain until he resumes five-on-five work.