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Larsson (illness) didn't practice Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Larsson started Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, posting 14 points (4-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes. However, he left the game due to an illness and didn't return. The ailment isn't expected to impact Larsson's status for Opening Night, but he's missing out on valuable reps with a new-look Heat squad led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sabonis (undisclosed) was a full participant during Monday's practice but remains questionable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Sabonis has missed two straight games for undisclosed reasons, but it sounds like it's a minor issue. If the veteran big man doesn't suit up Tuesday, his final chance to play during the preseason will come Friday in San Antonio.

Cardwell (calf) didn't practice Monday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Cardwell is nursing left calf soreness and missed Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors. His status is uncertain for Tuesday's preseason game versus Portland.

The Raptors waived Hepburn (hamstring) on Monday, per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun.

Jamarion Sharp is taking Hepburn's spot on the roster. Hepburn, previously a two-way player for Toronto, is looking to recover from a hamstring injury and find a home elsewhere this season.

Head coach Steve Kerr plans to start Santos to begin the season, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be sidelined for an extended stretch to open 2026-27, and Santos is in line for an amplified role in the early going. It's worth noting Santos averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest in 30 regular-season games as a starter in 2025-26.

Head coach Steve Kerr plans to start Lendeborg to begin the season, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be on the shelf for an extended period to open 2026-27, and Lendeborg is primed to help pick up the slack to start the year. The rookie first-rounder will be looking to make a case to remain a full-time starter and carries plenty of upside in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

Horford (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

The veteran center isn't making the trip to Las Vegas for this exhibition. He'll look to return for Friday's preseason finale versus Portland. Horford isn't expected to begin the season as a starter despite Kristaps Porzingis' (undisclosed) absence, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Youngblood is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions with left calf soreness.

The two-way player is sitting out the first half of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play is Tuesday versus the Kings.

Williams (rest) is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.

The Trail Blazers are giving the veteran big man a maintenance day Monday. Williams' next chance to play comes Tuesday against Sacramento.

Lillard (rest) is out for Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.

Portland is giving the veteran guard a maintenance day Monday. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Kings.