NBA Player News

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.

Duren (reconditioning) won't suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Duren is still working himself into game shape after sitting out training camp while his contract negotiation played out, but he is hopeful to suit up at some point during the preseason. His next chance to get out there will come Wednesday in Minnesota.

Mann is out for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to general soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Mann is a bit sore after logging 16 minutes in Thursday's preseason opening win over the Knicks, so he'll sit out Saturday's exhibition. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Nets.

Dort (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's preseason game in Indiana, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

It appears Dort will make his Hawks preseason debut Saturday, but the 27-year-old veteran will likely have his minutes monitored. Through 69 games with the Thunder last season, Dort averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 triples per contest.

Gilbert (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Gilbert is dealing with left patella tendinitis, which also prevented him from playing against the Spurs on Thursday. He's considered day-to-day for the time being, and his next opportunity to take the floor is Monday against the Thunder.

Finney-Smith (rest) is out for Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The 33-year-old veteran won't suit up for Saturday's exhibition, but he should be back in action for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder. Finney-Smith will provide some emergency depth at the forward spots for the Hawks, but he's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation while the team is at full strength.

Christie will start Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

With Max Strus (foot) sidelined, Christie is getting the first crack as the starting shooting guard. He's come off the bench in each of his first 68 regular-season games, so his new role may take some time to get used to.