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Okpara (not injury related) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Clippers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Okpara is healthy, though he'll be held out Wednesday as the Wizards provide other players on the roster with opportunities. The remainder of Washington's Summer League schedule has yet to be finalized, though the club is expected to play its next game Saturday against an opponent yet to be announced.

Karaban posted 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

Karaban endured a slow start to the Summer League, scoring just seven points on 3-for-15 shooting across his first three appearances. However, he bounced back admirably here and showed a glimpse of what he can do on both ends of the court after ending just two boards shy of a double-double. The 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and former UConn star is expected to fight for a rotation spot during training camp.

Mogbo (rest) totaled nine points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

After resting Tuesday, Mogbo returned to action Wednesday. He struggled from the field but made his presence felt on the glass, pulling down a team-high 11 rebounds, including five on the offensive end. Mogbo signed a two-way contract with the Kings this offseason after making 40 regular-season appearances with the Raptors during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.

Gonzalez recorded 24 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during the Celtics' 82-76 Summer League win over the Kings on Wednesday.

Gonzalez continued his strong Summer League on Wednesday, logging his second double-double in as many games and leading the Celtics in both points and assists while finishing second in rebounds behind rookie first-rounder Chris Cenac (12). Gonzalez is in the midst of a busy offseason between Summer League action and FIBA qualifiers with Spain. All of those reps are critical for the second-year pro, as he's expected to take on a larger role in 2026-27 after the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft compensation. Gonzalez saw his playing time fluctuate in his rookie campaign, and across 74 regular-season games (three starts) in 2025-26, he averaged 3.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.6 steals over 14.6 minutes per contest.

Christie (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Christie will miss a second straight game due to left ankle soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Timberwolves, though the Clippers could opt to keep the 20-year-old sidelined for the remainder of the Summer League.

Wagler (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Wagler will get a break after playing in each of the Clippers' first three games of the Summer League, and his next chance to play is Friday against the Timberwolves. The No. 5 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, Wagler figures to start alongside Darius Garland in the backcourt for the 2026-27 season. Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists over 33.9 minutes per game last year with Illinois.

Salaun notched 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four steals across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League loss to the Bucks.

Salaun was one of three starters to score in double digits for the Hornets, and the only one aside from Hannes Steinbach to reach the 20-point mark. This was Salaun's best game in the Summer League thus far, as he hadn't scored more than 12 points in any of his previous three outings.

Mbeng (concussion) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs.

Mbeng exited Monday's game early and entered concussion protocol, but he has evidently cleared protocol and will return to action Wednesday. Through his first three Summer League appearances, the guard is averaging 5.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 12.2 minutes per contest.

Steinbach totaled 27 points (13-22 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League loss to the Bucks.

Steinbach dominated despite the loss, leading all players in points and rebounds. Seven of the big man's 15 rebounds came on the offensive glass. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has shown some flashes through four Summer League appearances and figures to compete with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate for minutes at center during the regular season.

Jones posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), nine assists, three rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during the Bucks' 110-91 Summer League win over the Hornets on Wednesday.

Jones was one of four Bucks starters to score exactly 11 points, each of whom connected on three three-pointers in Wednesday's win. The 2025 second-rounder also got his teammates involved and was one assist shy of recording a double-double. Jones inked a two-way deal with the Bucks in early July after being waived by the Pacers. He appeared in 37 regular-season games (seven starts) for Indiana last season and averaged 16.6 minutes per game. The Summer League, training camp and preseason will all serve as Jones' audition for a consistent role in the Bucks' rotation for the 2026-27 campaign.