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Martin (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Martin appears to have overcome a knee injury ahead of this exhibition. The two-way player is likely to see most of his action in the G League this season.

Battle (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

It's unclear exactly why Battle isn't playing Tuesday, though it's worth noting he previously dealt with a lower-back issue this preseason. His penultimate chance to play before the regular season will come Thursday against New York.

Walter is not starting Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Kawhi Leonard is making his preseason debut Tuesday. Walter is poised to handle a meaningful role off the bench for the Raptors this season.

Williams (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams was one of several Thunder players who didn't travel with the team for Monday's loss to Atlanta, though he'll return to action Tuesday. The 31-year-old forward faces plenty of competition for frontcourt minutes in 2026-27 after averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest across 56 regular-season appearances (two starts) in 2025-26.

Caruso (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Caruso didn't travel with the Thunder for their loss to Atlanta on Monday, but he'll return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With the veteran swingman back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Brooks Barnhizer, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh.

Wallace (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

As expected, Wallace will return to the lineup Tuesday after getting the night off during Monday's loss to Atlanta. He's expected to open the regular season as the Thunder's starting shooting guard following the offseason trade of Luguentz Dort (rest).

Williams (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams was one of numerous Thunder regulars who didn't join the team for Monday's loss to the Hawks, but he'll return to the lineup in the second half of this back-to-back set. With the star forward back in action, Otega Oweh, Brooks Barnhizer and Zhaire Smith will likely see fewer minutes.

Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

As expected, Gilgeous-Alexander will return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set after missing Monday's loss to Atlanta for rest purposes. The superstar point guard's return will leave fewer minutes available for Josh Dix and Bennett Stirtz, who combined for 42 points and 12 assists Monday.

Alvarado is starting Tuesday against the Raptors, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

The Knicks are resting their usual starting lineup Tuesday. Alvarado could play big minutes in this exhibition.

Da Silva won't start Tuesday's preseason meeting with Cleveland.

Desmond Bane is back from his rest day, forcing da Silva back to the second unit. The 25-year-old forward is expected to play a meaningful role off the bench behind Paolo Banchero this season.