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Nurkic didn't participate in Monday's practice due to a right foot injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Nurkic logged 11 minutes in Sunday's preseason-opening win over Denver, posting four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. The big man can be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason rematch against Denver until the Jazz offer an update on his status.

Filipowski didn't participate in Monday's practice due to a lower-back injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski didn't play in Sunday's preseason-opening win over Denver due to the back issue. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason rematch versus the Nuggets until further notice.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been impressed by Okorie so far in camp and wants the guard to continue to gain experience against NBA-caliber talent in the preseason, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.

Okorie should get his fair share of opportunities during Monday night's preseason game against the Suns as the team continues to evaluate where the young guard will fit into the rotation. Bickerstaff has been particularly impressed by Okorie's maturity and poise, and his ability to take care of the basketball. The 19-year-old was selected by the Pistons with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and is in a position to earn regular minutes off the bench behind Cade Cunningham.

Edey (ankle) completed a full on-court workout Monday but won't play in the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Hawks, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

As expected, Edey will be held out of the Grizzlies' preseason opener, and it's not yet clear whether he'll play at all during the preseason. However, the big man is trending toward suiting up for Opening Night after undergoing surgeries on his left elbow and ankle in March.

Reed will start Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Jalen Duren (rest) out, Reed will enter the starting lineup in Detroit's preseason opener. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as the Pistons' primary backup behind Duren in 2026-27.

Post will start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Zach Edey (ankle) isn't expected to play Monday, opening the door for Post to step into the starting five. The big man figures to compete with Isaiah Stewart for playing time behind Edey ahead of the regular season.

Edey is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey is not expected to play in Monday's exhibition, and it's unclear if he'll suit up at all for the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for opening night. Edey was active at training camp, participating in all practices and 5-on-5 work, and he's reportedly moving around better than ever.

Hukporti will start in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Hukporti is getting the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, but he'll return to a reserve role once the regular season gets underway. Hukporti is not expected to be a consistent part of the 76ers' rotation.

Flemings will start Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

With CJ McCollum (nose) unavailable, Flemings will draw the start in his preseason debut. The rookie will be joined in the first unit by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu.

Caldwell-Pope will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks.

Joining Caldwell-Pope in the first unit for Monday's exhibition will be VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti. Caldwell-Pope will likely receive some spot starts throughout the year when some of the other vets need a night off, but when the team is at full strength, he'll be operating in a reserve role.