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Gonzalez will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

After sitting out the Celtics' preseason opener, Jayson Tatum (rest) and Paul George (rest) are back and starting, so Gonzalez will shift to a reserve role. Gonzalez averaged 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds as a reserve last season.

Carter (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the 76ers, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Carter played 25 minutes during Boston's preseason opener against Cleveland on Thursday, but the third-year pro is under the weather and not be available for Saturday's contest. His next chance to play is Wednesday against Charlotte.

Harper (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Harper is working through right shoulder illness, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Celtics' first two preseason games. His next opportunity to play is Wednesday against the Hornets.

Garza is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Garza returns to the bench with Mitchell Robinson (undisclosed) getting the start at center. Garza provided 22 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over Cleveland, and he's making a strong case to earn a spot in the rotation even if he'll compete with Neemias Queta and Robinson for playing time.

Scheierman will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Scheierman will return to a reserve role with Paul George (rest) set to make his Boston debut Saturday. As a reserve last season, Scheierman averaged 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

White (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

White and other prominent Celtics players like Jayson Tatum (rest) and Paul George (rest) will be on the floor for Saturday's exhibition contest. It'll be White's first preseason game as he gears up for Boston's regular-season opener against Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Robinson (undisclosed) is starting in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Robinson missed the previous preseason contest due to an undisclosed injury, but the big man will get the nod and start Saturday against a depleted 76ers team. Robinson is expected to be the defensive anchor in the Celtics' lineup when the regular season starts, but given his injury history, his workload should be monitored in the preseason.

Conley will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Conley started in Thursday's exhibition with Derrick White (rest) unavailable, but White is back and starting, so Conley will return to a reserve role. The 38-year-old veteran will provide some emergency depth for the Celtics at the point guard position this season, but he's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation.

George (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

George will suit up in a Celtics uniform for the first time and face his former team in Saturday's exhibition contest. His playing time figures to be limited until the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Tatum (rest) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics will be starting most of their regulars in this preseason contest, meaning Tatum will return to the hardwood after missing the previous game. It wouldn't be surprising if they monitor his workload, with the regular season right around the corner.