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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.

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.