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Richards will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Richards will get the start with Bam Adebayo (rest) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) taking the night off. There should also be additional minutes available for Bobby Portis.

Jovic is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Simone Fontecchio, Tre Donaldson, Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson and Nick Richards will join Jovic in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition with the regular starters all resting. In Jovic's lone start last season, he produced nine points, three rebounds, two triples, one steal and three turnovers in 23 minutes.

Fontecchio will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Fontecchio is getting a spot start, with all the usual Miami starters receiving a rest day. Through nine starts last season, Fontecchio averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 triples per contest.

Larsson (illness) is available and starting in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Larsson was questionable for this preseason contest, but the guard will suit up and start in a game where the Heat will rest most of their expected starters for the regular-season opener. Larsson averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in the 2025-26 regular season, his second year in the NBA.

Adebayo won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to rest, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Adebayo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for the Heat in this preseason contest due to rest. The star big man could return to face Brooklyn on Wednesday, as the Heat are taking a cautious approach to have him fully available for the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Oct. 21.

Wiggins (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Wiggins will skip Saturday's exhibition for maintenance reasons, but he should return for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn. Wiggins' absence should open up minutes for Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio.

Antetokounmpo (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Antetokounmpo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for this preseason matchup. This is likely a rest-related move in order to have Antetokounmpo available for the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 against the Timberwolves, especially since he was limited to just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in the 2025-26 regular season. His next chance to play will come against Brooklyn on Wednesday.

Thompson (rest) is out for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

The 36-year-old vet will receive a maintenance day Saturday, but he should be back in action for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Nets. Tim Hardaway should be more involved in the rotation Saturday with Thompson unavailable.

Mitchell (rest) won't suit up for Saturday's exhibition against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

The Heat will be resting their entire starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game, so expect ample minutes for guys like Ryan Conwell and Bez Mbeng. Mitchell should return for Wednesday's exhibition against the Nets.

Jackson is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Raptors for Saturday's preseason game.

Brook Lopez will instead get the start Saturday, with Jackson coming off the bench. Jackson logged four points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal over 16 minutes in the Clippers' 104-101 win over the Warriors during this past Sunday's preseason opener.