NBA Player News

Clark will start in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.

Jaden McDaniels (rest) and Jonathan Kuminga (rest) are out, so Clark will be thrust into the starting unit for Saturday's exhibition. Clark earned one start last season and finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two triples and one block over 30 minutes.

Edwards is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Edwards is getting a spot start Saturday since the 76ers are resting projected starters Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. He had a down year in 2025-26, averaging 6.0 points per game in 64 regular-season outings (12 starts), and he's expected to be limited to a bench role in 2026-27 when all the rotation members are healthy.

Wade is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Wade will get the start Saturday since the 76ers are resting players such as Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Wade started in 38 of his 59 regular-season appearances with the Cavaliers in 2025-26, but he'll likely be a bench player when Philadelphia is healthy in 2026-27.

Edwards (rest) is not available for Saturday's preseason game against Miami.

Both Edwards and LaMelo Ball (rest) will get a breather Saturday while Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon form the Timberwolves' starting backcourt. In Edwards' last appearance against the Pacers on Wednesday, he finished with 19 points, one rebound and one assist over 20 minutes in a 123-112 loss. His next opportunity to play is Monday against New York.

Shannon will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Heat.

Shannon is getting the start with Anthony Edwards (rest) taking the night off. In two starts last season, Shannon averaged 17.0 points and 4.0 assists per contest.

Walker is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Walker is one of the players who will benefit from the Sixers resting several projected starters in this contest. The former second-round pick is expected to be a frontcourt backup in the regular season but will have the chance to show what he can do with an expanded role.

Ball (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Heat.

Ball will get a breather Saturday, with Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon get the start in the backcourt. Ball's next chance to take the floor is Monday against the Knicks, though his playing time will likely be limited until the Timberwolves' regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Hyland is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Heat.

Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark, Trey Lyles and Joan Beringer will join Hyland in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition. The Timberwolves are sitting out seven players, so Hyland could see quality minutes Saturday.

Simmons (not injury related) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Simmons will finally step on the court for the first time since joining the Kings in the offseason. It remains to be seen whether he'll get the starting nod for this preseason court, but just seeing him on the court is a positive news given the injury issues he had in recent years.

Murray (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Murray was sidelined for each of the Kings' first two preseason games, but the fifth-year pro has been given the green light to play in Saturday's contest. He was limited to only 23 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, but he entered training camp fully recovered from a left ankle injury that required surgery in mid-May.