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George (rest) isn't in line to play Thursday versus Cleveland, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

The Celtics are holding several key contributors out of the starting lineup Thursday. Jordan Walsh is drawing the start at power forward.

Conley will start in Thursday's preseason game against Cleveland, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Conley signed a one-year deal with the Celtics in July and will get the start in Boston's first preseason game of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2007 No. 4 overall pick started in 15 games for the Timberwolves in 2025-26, averaging 7.5 points, 3.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 24.1 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Harden (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Celtics, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Harden is dealing with right ankle soreness and will be held out of Cleveland's preseason opener. With the veteran guard sidelined, Jaylon Tyson will join Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting five.

Tatum (rest) isn't in line to play Thursday against Cleveland, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Boston looks to be resting their starters for this exhibition. Hugo Gonzalez is starting at small forward Thursday.

White (rest) isn't in line to play Thursday against Cleveland, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

The Celtics appear to be resting their starters for this exhibition. Mike Conley is starting at point guard Thursday.

Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup with San Antonio, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Dort will remain on the shelf for a second straight preseason game due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come against the Pacers on Saturday.

Champagnie is not starting Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Dylan Harper is getting the nod over Champagnie in the first unit. The two are battling for San Antonio's final starting position while Tobias Harris (calf) is sidelined.

Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against San Antonio, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson will sit out Atlanta's second preseason game after posting eight points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's loss to Memphis. His next chance to play in the preseason will come against Indiana on Saturday.

Harper is starting Thursday's game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

The Spurs are getting a look at a three-guard lineup with De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. It looks like Harper has a chance to start Opening Night with Tobias Harris (calf) injured.

Murray (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Murray is dealing with a right toe contusion, though head coach Jamahl Mosley said his absence Thursday is precautionary. The veteran point guard's next chance to play in the preseason will come Wednesday against Dallas.