NBA Player News

Cunningham (rest) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.

Cunningham rested Saturday against Washington, but the star guard is back in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup in Minnesota. He should see a fair amount of playing time in the first half but isn't expected to shoulder a heavy workload throughout the exhibition.

Carter (ankle) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against Phoenix, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Bryant didn't play in Monday's preseason meeting with the Jazz. However, he is cleared to return Wednesday versus the Suns.

Harper (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's preseason game versus the Hornets, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Harper has yet to play during the preseason due to a shoulder injury but is cleared to suit up Wednesday versus the Hornets. The 26-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 29 regular-season games with the Celtics in 2025-26.

Carter (illness) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Charlotte, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Carter will miss a second consecutive game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up could come Friday against Philadelphia.

Ighodaro (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Ighodaro averaged 17.5 minutes in the Suns' first three preseason games, though he will take the night off Wednesday to rest. His final chance to play before the start of the 2026-27 campaign will come Friday versus Utah.

Donaldson is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn.

Donaldson started in Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves. However, he finished with only two points, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes.

Jovic is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets.

Jovic got the start in Saturday's preseason loss to Minnesota, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 25 minutes. He will come off the bench once again Wednesday, though it's not known what his role will be versus Orlando on Friday.

Fontecchio is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn.

Fontecchio came off the bench in the first two preseason contests but got the start in Saturday's loss to Minnesota. In three preseason games in 2026, the 30-year-old has averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds over 16.4 minutes per contest. His final opportunity to play before the start of the 2026-27 campaign will come Friday in Orlando.

Gillespie (rest) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Gillespie has appeared in three preseason games for the Suns in 2026, averaging 16.9 minutes per contest. However, as expected, the 27-year-old will rest Wednesday, with his final chance to see more preseason action coming Friday versus Utah.

McNeeley is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Boston.

McNeeley started the first two preseason games but will shift to a reserve role in Boston, making way for Royce O'Neale in the starting five. In 31 regular-season appearances as a rookie last season, McNeeley averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest.