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White will start Monday's game against the Pistons.

White is ready to make his season debut after battling a calf strain, and he will step into the starting five immediately. However, the 26-year-old guard is expected to operate under a minutes restriction. With White back in action, Dennis Schroder will come off the bench.

Pippen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Pippen will miss a second consecutive contest due to lower-back soreness, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday against Indiana. Cam Spencer will likely see increased playing time off the bench with the 25-year-old sidelined.

Oubre will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Oubre will revert to a reserve role after most recently starting in Sunday's 98-90 loss to Brooklyn. The Pacers will have just eight players active, so he should still see ample playing time off the bench.

Post (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Post is set for a second consecutive absence while tending to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Pacers.

Dort is starting Monday's game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Jalen Johnson (aknle) is out Monday, opening up a spot for Dort in the starting five. This marks the first start of the 2026-27 campaign for Dort, who is averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists over seven appearances off the bench this season.

Wade won't start Monday's game against Chicago, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

LeBron James (back) is back in the starting five, pushing Wade to the second unit. Over five regular-season appearances (four starts), he's averaging 3.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per tilt.

Ayton will start in Monday's game against the Magic.

With Alex Sarr (knee) sidelined, Ayton will slide into the starting center role. Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton could see a bump in minutes off the Wizards' bench.

Cain is starting Monday's game against the Wizards.

Cain will step in for Anthony Black, who's sidelined Monday for rest purposes. Cain is averaging 8.0 points and 1.8 rebounds over his last four appearances.

Embiid (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Embiid will shake off his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to right foot plantar fascia injury management. The star big man's return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Adem Bona and Jabari Walker. Embiid has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his five regular-season outings, averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 35.2 minutes per showing.

LaVine (elbow) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

LaVine will shed the questionable tag ahead of Sacramento's matchup with Dallas. He is dealing with soreness in his right elbow after playing a season-low 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis, but he'll fight through the ailment and reprise his starting role for the 0-6 Kings.