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Post will start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Zach Edey (ankle) isn't expected to play Monday, opening the door for Post to step into the starting five. The big man figures to compete with Isaiah Stewart for playing time behind Edey ahead of the regular season.

Edey is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey is not expected to play in Monday's exhibition, and it's unclear if he'll suit up at all for the preseason, but he is expected to be ready for opening night. Edey was active at training camp, participating in all practices and 5-on-5 work, and he's reportedly moving around better than ever.

Hukporti will start in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Hukporti is getting the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, but he'll return to a reserve role once the regular season gets underway. Hukporti is not expected to be a consistent part of the 76ers' rotation.

Flemings will start Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

With CJ McCollum (nose) unavailable, Flemings will draw the start in his preseason debut. The rookie will be joined in the first unit by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu.

Caldwell-Pope will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks.

Joining Caldwell-Pope in the first unit for Monday's exhibition will be VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti. Caldwell-Pope will likely receive some spot starts throughout the year when some of the other vets need a night off, but when the team is at full strength, he'll be operating in a reserve role.

Wade will start Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are all sitting out the preseason opener for rest purposes, opening the door for Wade to enter the first unit. He'll be joined in the starting five by Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ariel Hukporti.

Strus has been diagnosed with a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Plantar fascia injuries can be tricky to recover from, with the only remedy typically being prolonged rest, so don't be surprised if Strus' absence extends well beyond this initial four-week window. With Strus now set to miss at least the first few weeks of the season, and Bradley Beal (knee) uncertain for opening night, Keaton Wagler could be thrust into the first unit sooner than expected.

The Wizards waived Gortman on Monday.

Gortman inked a training camp deal with the Wizards on Oct. 2, but he wasn't expected to make the regular-season roster. Gortman will likely now head on over to Washington's G League affiliate.

Hawkins signed a two-way contract with the Bulls on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Hawkins will help back up the guard spots in Chicago, but as long as the main guys are healthy, it'll be tough for him to find a meaningful role in the rotation. Through three years of NBA experience, Hawkins owns career averages of 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

Oweh (lower leg) is set to be available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Oweh sustained a lower-leg injury during the Salt Lake City Summer League. However, he isn't included on the laundry list of Oklahoma City players who'll be sidelined for the team's preseason opener. Head coach Mark Daigneault praised his "electric athleticism" and said he's "done a good job" thus far, per Martinez. Oweh should get an increased opportunity to put his skills on display Tuesday, as several of the Thunder's main rotation players won't suit up.