NBA Player News

The Pelicans waived Houstan on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Houstan joined New Orleans for training camp but wasn't able to parlay his contract into a guaranteed deal. The swingman has played in parts of four seasons in the league and is looking to latch onto another club this fall.

Dix is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Dix will make his first start of the preseason with several Oklahoma City regulars inactive. Through two preseason games as a reserve, the undrafted rookie is averaging 7.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest.

Newell is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The majority of the Hawks' usual starters are sitting out Monday. Newell is auditioning for a spot in the Opening Night rotation for Atlanta.

Landale is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Most of the Atlanta starters are resting Monday. Landale should split the center minutes fairly evenly with Zuby Ejiofor.

Stirtz is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Stirtz will make his second preseason start with several Oklahoma City guards, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain, resting. The rookie is averaging 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 26.4 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.

Barnhizer is starting Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Oklahoma City's normal starting lineup is getting Monday night off. With just nine Thunder players available, Barnhizer is expected to play significant minutes.

Oweh is starting Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

The Thunder are resting their typical starters Monday. Only nine members of Oklahoma City are available, likely setting Oweh up for heavy playing time.

Wagner is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards.

With Day'Ron Sharpe (shoulder) back in action, Wagner will shift to a reserve role. As a starter Thursday against the 76ers, the veteran center totaled six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four steals, three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes.

Clowney is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Washington.

Clowney will retreat to the bench after finishing with 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) across 20 minutes as a starter Thursday against Philadelphia. The young forward will cede his starting role to Michael Porter, who missed the previous contest due to wrist soreness.

Ayton is starting Monday's preseason game against the Nets.

The Wizards are resting Anthony Davis on Monday, opening a spot in the first unit. Ayton is positioned to play the backup center role for Washington in 2026-27.