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Clifford is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against San Antonio, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Clifford got the start in Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to Portland, finishing with two points, two rebounds, five assists and one block. However, he will come off the bench Friday in the last exhibition before the Kings begin the 2026-27 campaign versus the Clippers on Wednesday.

Black is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Black had started in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he's returning to the bench for this preseason finale. He's likely to battle for bench minutes once the regular season starts.

Zikarsky (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago.

This will be Zikarsky's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and the Timberwolves have not yet disclosed exactly what he's dealing with. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Miami.

Penda won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Heat due to right hamstring tightness, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. He'll finish with one steal in two minutes.

Penda was limited at the start of training camp due to a right hamstring injury, and he's now in danger of missing Wednesday's regular-season opener against Atlanta. If the 21-year-old is forced to miss time, Jamal Cain could see a slight bump in minutes.

Clark will start Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

Clark will draw his second preseason start with all of Minnesota's regulars resting. He'll be joined by Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon, Cody Williams and Joan Beringer.

Pullin is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason matchup with the Bulls.

The Timberwolves are resting their entire starting lineup and some key reserves for Friday's final exhibition game, so Pullin will draw the start alongside Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark, Cody Williams and Joan Beringer. Pullin is coming off a 22-point performance, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do with the starting role Friday evening.

Achiuwa is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Achiuwa was deemed available for Friday's preseason finale after tweaking his ankle in Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to Portland. However, he won't be starting, as Sacramento will deploy Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis in the frontcourt.

Matkovic is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards.

Matkovic started in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason victory over the Mavericks. However, he will return to the bench for the Pelicans' final exhibition before meeting the Pacers on Opening Night.

Williams will start Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

Williams will draw his second preseason start with all of Minnesota's regulars resting again. He'll be joined by Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark and Joan Beringer.

Beringer will start Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

With Minnesota resting all of its regulars, Beringer will start alongside Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark and Cody Williams. Beringer recorded 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to Detroit.