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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.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (right foot) will play and start in Saturday's preseason game against the Pistons, Josh Robbins reports. Sarr underwent a procedure in mid-June to repair a fracture in his right foot and has progressed enough to make his debut. He will likely operate under a heavy minutes restriction. Joining him in the starting unit for Saturday's exhibition will be Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa, and Anthony Davis.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will not play in Saturday's exhibition game against the Boston Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. He joins several high-profile teammates on the inactive list for rest, including LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown. The rest decisions may result in major playing time for reserves like Rayan Rupert and Caleb Love. Caldwell-Pope's next opportunity to take the floor will come Friday in a rematch against the Celtics.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown was ruled out for Saturday's preseason game in Boston for rest purposes, skipping his first meeting against his former team. Brown has shined heavily in his first two preseason games, scoring 40 points across 41 minutes while shooting 59.1% from the floor and anchoring Nick Nurse’s isolation-heavy offense. He is expected to return for the team's upcoming preseason rematch against the Celtics.
Miami Heat center Nick Richards will start Saturday's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as regular starters Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo take maintenance rest days. Richards' insertion into the starting lineup figures to open up extra rotation minutes for teammate Bobby Portis.
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio will enter the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With usual starters receiving scheduled rest days, Fontecchio gets an opportunity to showcase his shooting after averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 triples across nine starts last season.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is unavailable for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Timberwolves due to a rest day. The Heat are taking a cautious approach with their star big man to ensure he is fully prepared for the regular-season opener against Minnesota on Oct. 21. He could potentially return to the court to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins is sidelined for Saturday's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for maintenance and rest purposes. He is expected to return for Wednesday's exhibition matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, freeing up additional playing time for teammates Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio.
Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to rest. The team is exercising caution after Antetokounmpo was limited to 36 regular-season games last year, aiming to keep him fully healthy for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener. His next opportunity to play arrives Wednesday against Brooklyn.
Miami Heat veteran guard Klay Thompson is out for Saturday's preseason contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves for a scheduled maintenance day. The 36-year-old is expected to return to the rotation for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, opening up temporary minutes for teammate Tim Hardaway in the interim.
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell will sit out Saturday's exhibition game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a rest day for the team's entire starting lineup. The maintenance move ensures fresh legs for the upcoming regular-season opener, with Mitchell expected to return to action for Wednesday's preseason exhibition against the Brooklyn Nets.
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler remains uncertain for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors after re-agitating his jammed finger during Saturday's practice. Kessler was a live participant initially before hitting his finger in a drill and sitting out live action. Head coach JJ Redick emphasized the injury is not a major concern, while Luka Doncic expressed excitement to play alongside the big man, who was acquired via sign-and-trade on a four-year, $130 million deal.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton remains day-to-day due to a lower-leg injury and is further behind in his recovery than teammate Walker Kessler. Having missed multiple preseason games, Sexton's absence leaves the Lakers thin as a third ballhandling option behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, contributing to early preseason turnover issues. The team may hold him out safely until the regular-season opener against Golden State.
Los Angeles Clippers big man Isaiah Jackson will come off the bench for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Toronto Raptors, with Brook Lopez getting the start instead. Jackson previously logged four points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal across 16 minutes during the Clippers' 104-101 preseason victory over the Warriors.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (reconditioning) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Robbins reports. Duren is working his way back into game shape after missing training camp during ongoing contract negotiations, though he remains hopeful to debut at some point during the preseason. His next chance to get on the court will come Wednesday in Minnesota.
Washington Wizards guard Tre Mann is out for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to general soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Mann experienced some soreness after logging 16 minutes in Thursday's preseason-opening win over the New York Knicks, prompting the team to hold him out of the exhibition. His next opportunity to take the floor will arrive Monday against the Brooklyn Nets.
Atlanta Hawks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (rest) is out for Saturday's exhibition against the Pacers, Brad Rowland reports. The 33-year-old veteran is sitting out this contest but should return for Monday's game against the Thunder. Finney-Smith is expected to provide emergency depth at the forward positions for Atlanta and will not carry a significant rotation role while the team remains at full health.
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (rest) will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game in Indiana, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Alexander-Walker is sitting out the exhibition but is expected to return for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With him unavailable, Kingston Fleming is in line to see a boost in playing time.
