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Wade isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Nets.

Wade drew the start in the preseason opener with the Sixers electing to rest several key contributors. However, he'll retreat to the bench Thursday with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey all back in action.

Caldwell-Pope is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Nets.

Caldwell-Pope started Monday against the Knicks, but the veteran will head back to the bench Thursday. That's because the 76ers will open the game with their regular starting lineup featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Caldwell-Pope is expected to operate as a three-point shooting threat off the bench for the 76ers in the regular season.

Larsson (illness) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Larsson was previously expected to play after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness, though he's since been ruled out. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Saturday against Minnesota.

Ayton will start Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Ayton will get a look with the first unit while Alex Sarr continues to recover from offseason foot surgery. He'll start alongside Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa and Anthony Davis.

Williams (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Williams won't be an option for this contest, but the big man isn't likely to play a big role with the Spurs anytime soon. He's expected to play for the Austin Spurs in the G League in the 2026-27 campaign. His next chance to play in the preseason will come against the Suns on Saturday.

Harper (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Harper won't suit up for Boston's preseason opener due to a shoulder injury. His next opportunity to play will come in Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia.

Pritchard (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

This appears to be a scheduled rest day for Pritchard, as the Celtics are sitting a number of their regular rotation players. He'll have an opportunity to suit up for Saturday's exhibition against the 76ers.

Hauser (rest) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics are resting several players ahead of this preseason game, and that includes Hauser, who's expected to have a sizable role in the rotation this season. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Saturday.

Wiggins (lip) is off the injury report for Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs.

Wiggins left the preseason opener with a lip laceration but is set to play Thursday. He's expected to occupy a key role off the bench in his debut season with the Hawks.

Robinson (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Robinson will join several other rotation players on the sidelines for Boston's preseason opener. The big man's next chance to play in the preseason will come Saturday against the 76ers.