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Lendeborg (rest) is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Lendeborg was rested for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, but the rookie first-rounder will be in the Warriors' starting five for Saturday's contest. The Michigan product is attempting to carve out a consistent role for himself for the 2026-27 season, and he has a path to do so seeing as both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be sidelined for a sizable chunk of the upcoming campaign.

Green (rest) will start in Saturday's exhibition against the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Green did not play in Wednesday's exhibition for maintenance reasons, but he's back and starting Saturday. Charles Bassey will return to the second unit with Green active.

James (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason contest against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

The Sixers will be resting several players for this contest, and James is one of the many projected starters who will be taking a seat alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers will manage James' workload carefully with an eye toward having him ready for the regular-season opener against the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Santos (rest) will start in Saturday's exhibition against the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Santos was rested in Wednesday's exhibition, but he's back and starting for Saturday's game. Will Richard will shift back to the second unit with Santos active.

Podziemski (rest) is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Podziemski sat out of Wednesday's exhibition contest against the Trail Blazers, but the fourth-year pro will be on the court for Saturday's game. He's fresh off signing a five-year, $110 million contract extension that is fully guaranteed.

Ayton is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pistons, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

The Wizards will tweak their frontcourt and will have Alex Sarr next to Anthony Davis, meaning Ayton will move to the bench. Ayton is likely to see most of his regular-season minutes off the bench, with Sarr and Davis expected to start when healthy.

Curry (rest) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Curry is back after sitting out Wednesday's exhibition for rest, but he will be limited to the first half of Saturday's preseason game. Joining him in the first unit will be Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green.

Sarr is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Joining Sarr in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition will be Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa and Anthony Davis. Deandre Ayton will work in the second unit with Sarr active.

Wiggins is not in the starting lineup in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Wiggins won't start after doing so in Thursday's contest, but he could still get minutes off the bench. The 27-year-old is expected to be a bench option at both forward spots once the regular season starts, and he'll move back to the bench here since Jalen Johnson is back in the starting lineup.

Johnson (rest) will start in Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Johnson skipped Thursday's 123-116 preseason loss to the Spurs for maintenance purposes, but he'll be back in action Saturday night. Aaron Wiggins will shift back to the second unit with Johnson active.