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Ryan Rollins is available for the Milwaukee Bucks' preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday after sitting out one game for rest. The 24-year-old guard is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign and is primed to remain a vital piece of Milwaukee's rotation as the team navigates life without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is currently resting for the final preseason contest.
Onyeka Okongwu will return to the floor for the Atlanta Hawks in Friday's preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks after resting on Monday. Although the coaching staff has not specified his minute restriction for Friday, the center is anticipated to be at full strength and ready for the Hawks' regular-season opener next week after completing his final exhibition dress rehearsal.
Isaac Okoro will miss the Chicago Bulls' preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday due to an undisclosed injury. Okoro missed practice on Tuesday and will sit out his second consecutive exhibition game. The team has not provided further specifics on his condition, leaving him questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Toronto Raptors.
Dyson Daniels is expected to be a full go for the Atlanta Hawks' regular-season opener after resting alongside most of Atlanta's starters. While reports conflict on his exact availability for Friday's preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks, Daniels is returning to action with the regular rotation following Monday's day off as he completes preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
Jalen Johnson will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks after receiving rest during Monday's game. Although his exact workload for Friday's contest has not been disclosed, the star forward is expected to be a full go for the Atlanta Hawks' regular-season opener next week as he concludes his exhibition preparations alongside Atlanta's main regular rotation players.
CJ McCollum will return to the court for the Atlanta Hawks in Friday's preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks after resting during Monday's exhibition. While it remains unclear how many minutes the veteran guard will log, he could play into the second half as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming regular season, alongside several other returning Atlanta starters for their final exhibition game.
Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a toe injury, completing a sweep of missed exhibition games. Despite missing all four games, head coach Tiago Splitter noted Collins is close to returning. His status remains questionable for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener in Toronto.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Chicago Bulls for rest. Ball joins a group of starter teammates resting during the final exhibition game. He is slated to be fully ready for Wednesday's regular-season matchup against the Miami Heat.
Gabe McGlothan will feature in the starting lineup for the Boston Celtics during Friday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is joined by fellow Exhibit-10 standouts Milos Uzan, Hayden Gray, Tucker DeVries, and rookie Chris Cenac Jr. while the regular rotation rests. Sam Cassell will serve as head coach for the exhibition game as the Celtics conclude their undefeated preseason run.
Tucker DeVries is slated to start for the Boston Celtics in Friday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. With head coach Joe Mazzulla resting regular starters, DeVries joins an experimental starting five featuring Milos Uzan, Hayden Gray, Gabe McGlothan, and Chris Cenac Jr. Sam Cassell will handle coaching duties for the team's final tune-up before their regular-season opener on October 20th.
Milos Uzan will earn a start for the Boston Celtics in their final preseason contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will take the floor alongside fellow Exhibit-10 contributors Hayden Gray, Tucker DeVries, Gabe McGlothan, and rookie Chris Cenac Jr. as the coaching staff rests the veteran rotation. Sam Cassell will manage head-coaching duties for the exhibition matchup before the regular season begins next week.
Hayden Gray will start alongside fellow Exhibit-10 players Milos Uzan, Tucker DeVries, Gabe McGlothan, and rookie Chris Cenac Jr. for the Boston Celtics in their preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. Coached by Sam Cassell per Joe Mazzulla's direction, the youthful starting unit steps in while Boston rests its primary rotation pieces ahead of their regular-season opening matchup against Detroit on October 20th.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown will suit up for Friday's preseason finale against his former team, the Boston Celtics, after taking a rest day Saturday. Brown is expected to handle increased usage alongside Tyrese Maxey, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid with teammate VJ Edgecombe resting. Fully healthy, Brown will use the final tune-up opportunity to fine-tune his game before Philadelphia kicks off the regular season.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Chicago Bulls due to rest. Gobert is sitting out alongside key teammates to prepare for the regular season. He is expected to be available for Minnesota's opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will miss Friday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards due to a toe injury. After a solid preseason opener on Oct. 7, Murray missed three straight exhibition games. He is considered questionable for the regular-season opener against the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 21 as he continues his recovery.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Chicago Bulls for rest purposes. Edwards joins several teammates on the sidelines for the exhibition finale. He is expected to be fully ready for Minnesota's regular-season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson is off the injury report and available for Friday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Hawks. After receiving a maintenance day during Wednesday's contest, Johnson returns for his second preseason appearance. He logged 12 minutes during his exhibition debut and will look to earn extended court time in the finale.
Dallas Mavericks guard Marcus Sasser is not listed on the injury report for Friday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Hawks. After missing Dallas' first three preseason games due to a hip injury, the young guard is set to make his exhibition debut. Sasser had generated positive training camp buzz prior to his injury, making his role in the finale a key storyline.
Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks for routine maintenance. The team expects Christie to be fully available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Houston Rockets. His absence opens up additional exhibition minutes for Zaccharie Risacher, Caleb Martin, and Sergio de Larrea.
Kyrie Irving is cleared to play in Friday's preseason finale against Atlanta after sitting out Wednesday's game for rest. The 34-year-old guard previously logged 17 points, three assists, and two rebounds in 21 minutes against Houston. Meanwhile, rival teams are reportedly monitoring Irving as a potential trade candidate ahead of the deadline as he enters the final season of his contract with the Mavericks.
