NBA Player News

Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup with San Antonio, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Dort will remain on the shelf for a second straight preseason game due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come against the Pacers on Saturday.

Champagnie is not starting Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Dylan Harper is getting the nod over Champagnie in the first unit. The two are battling for San Antonio's final starting position while Tobias Harris (calf) is sidelined.

Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against San Antonio, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson will sit out Atlanta's second preseason game after posting eight points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's loss to Memphis. His next chance to play in the preseason will come against Indiana on Saturday.

Harper is starting Thursday's game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

The Spurs are getting a look at a three-guard lineup with De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. It looks like Harper has a chance to start Opening Night with Tobias Harris (calf) injured.

Murray (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Murray is dealing with a right toe contusion, though head coach Jamahl Mosley said his absence Thursday is precautionary. The veteran point guard's next chance to play in the preseason will come Wednesday against Dallas.

Sarr (foot) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Brian Keefe believes Sarr is close to returning from offseason foot surgery. Saturday's game against the Pistons marks his next chance to make his preseason debut.

Middleton (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Middleton is ramping up for game action. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Pistons.

McCullar (coach's decision) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Wizards but is in line to suit up for Monday's preseason matchup with Minnesota, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

McCullar will join Ochai Agbaji, Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley on the sidelines, though all of them are expected to play Monday. The two-way player is once again expected to spend most of his time with the G League's Westchester Knicks in 2026-27.

Bradley (rest) is not in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against Wizards, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

The Knicks plan to keep Bradley out Thursday. His next chance to play would be Monday against Minnesota.

Agbaji (coach's decision) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Washington, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

The Knicks are holding out some of their players on non-guaranteed deals Thursday. According to Bondy, Agbaji will play in Monday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.