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Ben Simmons is in the Kings' starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, joining Precious Achiuwa and Keegan Murray in the frontcourt. Cleared for his Sacramento debut after joining the team in the offseason, this marks his first on-court action since the 2024-25 season, when he appeared in 51 games between the Nets and Clippers. Seeing him active and starting is a major positive step.
Neemias Queta (rest) is available for Saturday's exhibition game against Philadelphia, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. Queta sat out Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, but there is no lingering issue holding him back. With Mitchell Robinson inserted as the starting center against the 76ers, Queta will serve as a key frontcourt rotation option off the bench for Boston.
Derrick White (rest) will start in Saturday's preseason contest against the 76ers, according to Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston. This marks White's first action of the preseason alongside fellow key regulars Jayson Tatum and Paul George. The guard is gearing up for Boston's official regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Mitchell Robinson (undisclosed) is set to start in Saturday's preseason game against a depleted 76ers squad, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. After missing Boston's previous contest due to an undisclosed injury, the big man gets the nod at center. Expected to serve as the Celtics' defensive anchor this season, Robinson's workload should be carefully monitored given his past injury history.
Joan Beringer is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Miami Heat. With Rudy Gobert sidelined for rest, Beringer will get a valuable opportunity to shine as the starting center. Scouting reports note that while Beringer possesses elite defensive instincts, he also has a tendency to find himself in foul trouble.
Jonathan Kuminga (rest) is not available to play against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Kuminga played in each of the Minnesota Timberwolves' first two preseason games but will observe Saturday's matchup from the bench in street clothes. His next chance to return to action will come against the New York Knicks on Monday.
Trey Lyles will start in Saturday's preseason exhibition in Miami. Lyles enters the starting lineup to cover for the resting Jaden McDaniels. Additionally, teammate Cody Williams is positioned to receive quality minutes in Saturday's contest with Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Edwards also unavailable due to rest.
Rudy Gobert (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition contest against the Miami Heat. Gobert is one of several prominent Minnesota Timberwolves veterans sitting out the weekend matchup for rest. The veteran center's next chance to return to the floor will come Monday when the Timberwolves face off against the New York Knicks.
Jaylen Clark will start in Saturday's exhibition game against the Miami Heat. With Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga both sidelined for rest, Clark is thrust into the starting unit. Clark earned one start last season, finishing that outing with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two 3-pointers, and one block over 30 minutes of action.
Anthony Edwards (rest) is unavailable for Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. Edwards gets a rest day alongside LaMelo Ball, opening up starting backcourt duties for Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon. In his last appearance Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, Edwards finished with 19 points, one rebound, and one assist across 20 minutes in a 123-112 loss. His next opportunity to play is Monday against New York.
Terrence Shannon will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. Shannon enters the starting lineup with Anthony Edwards taking the night off for rest. Across two starts during last season, Shannon averaged 17.0 points and 4.0 assists per contest, and he will look to capitalize on extended playing time alongside backcourt partner Bones Hyland.
LaMelo Ball (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. Ball is taking a scheduled breather alongside several teammates, leaving Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon to start in the backcourt. Ball's next chance to take the floor will be Monday against the New York Knicks, though his playing time is expected to remain limited leading up to the Timberwolves' regular-season opener against the Heat on October 21.
Keegan Murray (undisclosed) is available and cleared to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, James Ham reports. Murray was sidelined for each of the Kings' first two exhibition contests but has received the green light. Although limited to 23 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign due to a left ankle injury requiring surgery in mid-May, Murray entered the current training camp fully recovered.
Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. This marks Sabonis' second straight missed exhibition, and the Kings have not yet disclosed an official injury designation. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, with Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa expected to see increased playing time in his absence.
Malik Monk (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. This marks the third consecutive preseason game missed by Monk. His next chance to take the floor comes Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, though the Kings could opt to keep the veteran guard sidelined until their regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, October 21.
Draymond Green (rest) will start in Saturday's exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports. Green sat out Wednesday's preseason contest against the Portland Trail Blazers for maintenance reasons but is back in action for the weekend matchup. With Green active and rejoining the first unit, Charles Bassey will return to serve in the second unit for the Warriors.
LeBron James (rest) will be unavailable for Saturday's preseason contest against the Boston Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. The 76ers are resting multiple projected starters, with James joining Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the sidelines. The franchise is managing James' workload carefully to ensure he is fully prepared for the regular-season opening matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 20.
Gui Santos (rest) will start in Saturday's exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports. Santos was rested during Wednesday's preseason contest but returns straight to the starting five for Saturday. With Santos active, Will Richard will shift back to the second unit for the Warriors.
Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension featuring a 2031-32 mutual option and trade kicker. Podziemski celebrated on Instagram with "gods timing". After playing all 82 games last season and averaging a career-high 13.8 points, he is locked in as a cornerstone. Fresh off the deal, he is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday after sitting out Wednesday's exhibition.
Stephen Curry is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Curry returns after sitting out Wednesday's exhibition for rest, though he will be limited to the first half of Saturday's game. He enters the 2026-27 season following a two-year, $116 million extension, leading the Golden State Warriors alongside newly extended Brandin Podziemski, with the regular-season opener coming on Oct. 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
