Collin Sexton: Ruled out Friday
Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
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Collin Gillespie Off Injury Report for Phoenix Preseason Finale
Collin Gillespie (rest) is not listed on the injury report and will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz, Duane Rankin reports. Gillespie sat out Wednesday's exhibition loss to San Antonio for maintenance purposes. He enters the final tune-up averaging 7.3 points, 1.7 triples, and 1.3 steals across 16.9 minutes per contest this preseason.
Miles Bridges Cleared to Play in Phoenix Suns Preseason Finale
Miles Bridges (ankle) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Utah Jazz, Duane Rankin reports. Bridges returns to the lineup after missing two consecutive games with an ankle injury. The 28-year-old forward is preparing for his debut regular season with Phoenix after averaging 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 77 regular-season starts with Charlotte during the 2025-26 campaign.
Jalen Green Back in Lineup for Phoenix Suns Preseason Finale
Jalen Green (rest) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz, Duane Rankin reports. The 24-year-old guard was given the night off during Wednesday's loss to San Antonio, but he is fully cleared to return to the opening unit for the team's final exhibition matchup of the schedule.
Devin Booker Returns to Action for Phoenix Suns Preseason Finale
Devin Booker (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Utah Jazz, according to Duane Rankin. Booker returns to the lineup following a two-game absence for maintenance. The star guard rejoins the starting unit alongside Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Miles Bridges, and Khaman Maluach, stepping in while Oso Ighodaro remains sidelined with a hip injury.
Jrue Holiday Ruled Out of Preseason Finale Due to Hand Soreness
Jrue Holiday is sidelined for Friday's preseason finale against the Golden State Warriors due to right hand soreness. The 36-year-old veteran is sitting out the final exhibition contest as a precaution, which is not expected to impact his availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Phoenix Suns. In his absence, increased playing time is anticipated for Scoot Henderson and Vit Krejci.
Gui Santos Shifts to Second Unit for Golden State Preseason Finale
Gui Santos will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Portland Trail Blazers, Danny Emerman reports. Santos previously started three of Golden State's first five exhibition games. In his lone preseason appearance as a reserve, Santos contributed nine points, four rebounds, one three-pointer, and two turnovers across 17 minutes of action.
Jaylen Wells Headed to Bench for Memphis Grizzlies Preseason Finale
Jaylen Wells will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets after starting Memphis' first three exhibition contests. Kris Murray will replace him in the opening unit. Wells is expected to battle Murray, Jerami Grant, and GG Jackson for playing time this season, a situation that could result in a competitive timeshare at the small forward position for the Grizzlies.
Cam Christie Returning to Los Angeles Clippers on Two-Way Contract
Cam Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for his third NBA season on a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania. The 21-year-old shooting guard, drafted 46th overall in 2024, was initially waived by the franchise on October 14. Christie saw a minor uptick in production last year, averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds across 55 games played after making 13 appearances as a rookie during the 2024-25 campaign.
Zyon Pullin Draws Start in Timberwolves Preseason Finale vs. Bulls
Zyon Pullin is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The Minnesota Timberwolves are resting their entire starting lineup and key reserves for the exhibition finale, leaving Pullin to draw the start alongside Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark, Cody Williams, and Joan Beringer. Pullin looks to build momentum following a strong 22-point performance in his previous outing.
Sion James Earns First Preseason Start for Hornets Versus Grizzlies
Sion James will make his first start of the preseason for the Charlotte Hornets in Friday's finale against the Memphis Grizzlies, joining Dennis Schroder, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Ryan Kalkbrenner in the opening unit. Last season, James made 19 starts, averaging 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers per game on 35/33/83 shooting splits.
Anthony Davis Returns to Start for Wizards Preseason Finale Amid Trade Rumors
Anthony Davis is returning to the Washington Wizards' starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale against the Pelicans after sitting out Monday for rest. The 33-year-old big man joins Trae Young, Kyshawn George, AJ Dybantsa, and Alex Sarr in the first unit. Meanwhile, trade rumors continue to circulate around Davis, as rival contenders monitor his availability given Washington's youth movement, provided he remains healthy and productive.
Zach LaVine Suits Up for Kings Preseason Matchup Against Spurs
Zach LaVine will suit up for the Sacramento Kings in Friday's preseason finale against the San Antonio Spurs after taking Tuesday's game off for rest. The 31-year-old guard looks to rebound during the 2026-27 season after being limited to 39 games in 2025-26, during which he averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest over 31.4 minutes.
Darius Acuff Returns for Kings Preseason Finale Against Spurs
Darius Acuff is available for the Sacramento Kings' preseason finale against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday after missing Tuesday's game for rest purposes. Acuff's return to action is expected to shift veteran Elfrid Payton back to the second unit as Sacramento fine-tunes its rotation ahead of the regular season opener.
Chris Cenac Set for First Career NBA Start in Celtics Preseason Finale
Rookie Chris Cenac will make his first career NBA start in Friday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers as the Boston Celtics rest their main rotation players alongside Exhibit-10 starters Milos Uzan, Hayden Gray, Tucker DeVries, and Gabe McGlothan. After a quiet start to the preseason, the young center receives a major opportunity to showcase his talent and secure a role in Boston's frontcourt rotation during the final exhibition contest before Opening Night.
Jaden McDaniels Rested for Timberwolves Preseason Game Versus Bulls
Jaden McDaniels will sit out Friday's preseason game against the Chicago Bulls for rest purposes as the Minnesota Timberwolves hold out several key rotation players. McDaniels is expected to be fully cleared and available for Minnesota's regular-season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday after concluding his exhibition schedule.
Paul George Rested for Celtics Preseason Finale Ahead of Regular Season
Paul George will sit out the Boston Celtics' preseason finale against the 76ers for rest purposes, but he is expected to be fully ready for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Detroit. In his Celtics debut against Philadelphia, George logged 13 points, five rebounds, four assists, and five steals in 25 minutes. Former coach Doc Rivers praised George's elite off-the-ball defense and shooting impact as vital for Boston.
Payton Pritchard Resting in Celtics Finale Following 11-Assist Performance
Payton Pritchard will rest for the Boston Celtics' preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The backup guard is coming off an 11-assist effort where he also tallied seven points and three rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 114-93 win over Charlotte. Pritchard is expected to be fully ready for Tuesday's opener against Detroit.
Derrick White Held Out of Celtics Preseason Finale for Rest
Derrick White will not play in the Boston Celtics' preseason finale against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday as coaching staff rests most of the starting rotation. White is expected to be fully available and back in the starting lineup for Boston's regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday after taking the night off for necessary rest.
Jayson Tatum Set to Rest in Celtics Finale After Earning Top Player Ranking
Jayson Tatum will rest for the Boston Celtics' preseason finale against Philadelphia but is set to be fully available for Tuesday's regular-season opener versus Detroit. Tatum previously started in Boston's 114-93 preseason win over Charlotte. Additionally, the star forward earned a prestigious top-two spot in Sporting News' player rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, reinforcing his status among the league's elite talents.