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McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.

Mitchell (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Mitchell is one of the preseason favorites for Sixth Man of the Year.

Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein and the rest of Oklahoma City's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran center has yet to suit up during the preseason due to an ankle injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against Indiana remains unclear.

Wallace (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wallace and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. Wallace is expected to be the starting shooting guard on Opening Night but will face competition from Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain throughout the season.

Williams (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta, but they are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. Williams tallied 16 points (8-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for Monday's game, but they are expected to suit up during the second half of their back-to-back set Tuesday, when they host Indiana. Gilgeous-Alexander produced 17 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Magic head coach Sean Sweeney said Suggs (illness) increased his activity level at Saturday's practice and looked more like himself, but they can't "skip steps" in the point guard's recovery, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Suggs has been sick for nearly a week, and while it may not affect his regular-season availability, it has limited his training camp reps. The veteran point guard was sidelined for Orlando's preseason opener last Wednesday, and his status for Sunday's exhibition in Cleveland remains unclear.

Moore signed a contract with the Pelicans on Saturday.

While the details of the deal have not been disclosed, it's safe to assume this is a training camp deal. Moore missed all of last season after rupturing his right Achilles during a pre-draft workout. However, he returned to action during the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 6.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes over three games for the Pelicans. He'll likely spend most of the 2026-27 season in the G League.

Podziemski (rest) and the Warriors agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The deal is a fully guaranteed, rookie-scale contract extension that includes a mutual option for the 2031-32 season. Podziemski is coming off a 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged career highs in points (13.8) and three-pointers (1.9) while starting in 43 of 82 regular-season games. Podziemski figures to start alongside Stephen Curry (rest) in the backcourt to open the 2026-27 season, though that could change once Jimmy Butler (knee) is cleared to return, which likely won't be until after the calendar flips to 2027.

Essengue posted five points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds in 19 minutes during Friday's 104-100 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

After missing all of last season due to a left shoulder injury, Essengue is healthy, but he's still shaking off some rust. In two preseason games, he's 1-for-10 from the field with minimal peripheral production. Essengue appears to be buried on the depth chart, with the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft.