NBA Player News

Cardwell (calf) didn't practice Monday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Cardwell is nursing left calf soreness and missed Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors. His status is uncertain for Tuesday's preseason game versus Portland.

The Raptors waived Hepburn (hamstring) on Monday, per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun.

Jamarion Sharp is taking Hepburn's spot on the roster. Hepburn, previously a two-way player for Toronto, is looking to recover from a hamstring injury and find a home elsewhere this season.

Head coach Steve Kerr plans to start Santos to begin the season, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be sidelined for an extended stretch to open 2026-27, and Santos is in line for an amplified role in the early going. It's worth noting Santos averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest in 30 regular-season games as a starter in 2025-26.

Head coach Steve Kerr plans to start Lendeborg to begin the season, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be on the shelf for an extended period to open 2026-27, and Lendeborg is primed to help pick up the slack to start the year. The rookie first-rounder will be looking to make a case to remain a full-time starter and carries plenty of upside in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

Horford (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

The veteran center isn't making the trip to Las Vegas for this exhibition. He'll look to return for Friday's preseason finale versus Portland. Horford isn't expected to begin the season as a starter despite Kristaps Porzingis' (undisclosed) absence, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Youngblood is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions with left calf soreness.

The two-way player is sitting out the first half of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play is Tuesday versus the Kings.

Williams (rest) is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.

The Trail Blazers are giving the veteran big man a maintenance day Monday. Williams' next chance to play comes Tuesday against Sacramento.

Lillard (rest) is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.

Portland is giving the veteran guard a maintenance day Monday. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Kings.

Simmons is expected to remain in Sacramento's starting lineup alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener against the Clippers, Marc J. Spears of Andscape reports.

Simmons is aiming to play all 82 games this season after struggling to stay healthy in recent years. The veteran last appeared in more than 51 games during the 2020-21 campaign, when he played 58 contests for Philadelphia. His projected starting role alongside Acuff is encouraging for his fantasy outlook, particularly given his playmaking and rebounding ability, though his durability remains a significant concern.

Williams (undisclosed) is out for Monday's preseason game against Utah, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.

Williams is remaining on the inactive list for the Spurs on Monday. Wednesday's matchup with the Suns marks his next chance to play.