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Okoro (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason finale versus the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

The Bulls have not yet revealed exactly what Okoro is dealing with, but he didn't practice Tuesday, and this will be his second straight game on the sidelines. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Toronto.

Walter is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Walter will join the rest of Toronto's regulars resting for the preseason finale. Once the regular season rolls around Wednesday, Walter is expected to play a reserve role on the wing as a three-point shooting specialist.

Daniels (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Daniels and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Daniels will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.

Burnett will start in Friday's preseason game against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Burnett will start in the Raptors' final preseason contest. The 24-year-old scored 10 points in the win over the Clippers on Sunday, though he has gone scoreless in Toronto's last two exhibitions.

Shead will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Toronto's regulars are getting the night off to rest up before Wednesday's season opener against the Bulls. Shead is expected to play a backup point guard role to begin the campaign.

Johnson (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes the star forward will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.

Caldwell-Pope (rest) is available and starting Friday's preseason game against Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Caldwell-Pope will return to action following a one-game absence for rest purposes. He'll replace VJ Edgecombe (rest) in the starting five in the Sixers' preseason finale.

McCollum (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

McCollum and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes the veteran will see, though he might play into the second half as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

Graves will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

The Raptors are sitting their regulars for the preseason finale, giving the rookie an opportunity to start before the season opener Wednesday against the Bulls.

Collins (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Collins will wind up missing all four of Chicago's preseason games due to this toe injury, but head coach Tiago Splitter did say that Collins has been cleared for practice and is "close" to getting back to the court. For now, Collins should be considered questionable for the Bulls' regular-season opener on Oct. 21 in Toronto.