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Edwards will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Edwards will return to the second unit with Jaylen Brown back from his rest day. As a reserve this preseason, Edwards is averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest.

Kuminga (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Kuminga will join several other key contributors on the inactive list in Minnesota's preseason finale. He should be able to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.

McGlothan will start in Friday's preseason game against Philadelphia, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

McGlothan will start for the Celtics to close out the preseason. The 27-year-old went scoreless in the 124-113 win over Cleveland on Oct. 8, his only appearance of the preseason.

Wade will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Wade started for the resting LeBron James in Saturday's preseason loss to Boston, but James is active and starting for Friday's preseason finale. Wade could make sense as a three-point streamer this season on the days James receives a maintenance day, but it'll be tough for him to impact fantasy leagues while the 76ers are at full strength.

Cenac will start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

With all of Boston's regulars resting, the rookie will make his first career NBA start, albeit in preseason action. He's been off to a slow start during the preseason, but Cenac will have a major opportunity during the final exhibition.

DeVries will start the Celtics' preseason finale against the 76ers on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

DeVries will get the starting nod with several Celtics regulars sidelined. He'll be joined in the first unit by Milos Uzan, Hayden Gray, Gabe McGlothan and Chris Cenac.

Hauser (rest) is not suiting up for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Hauser and other prominent Celtics players, like Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Derrick White, will rest for Friday's preseason finale. The Celtics will open their regular season Tuesday against the Pistons, and Hauser is once again expected to operate in a rotational role off the bench, though he'll be competing against the likes of Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman (rest), Hugo Gonzalez and Ron Harper for playing time.

Uzan will start in Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Uzan will start in the final game before the Celtics play the Pistons to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 23-year-old hasn't had a productive preseason, most recently amassing four points and one assist in Saturday's 144-106 win over Philadelphia.

Scheierman (rest) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Scheierman and the rest of Boston's regulars won't be available for the final exhibition but should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday. Scheierman's competing for a starting spot with Jordan Walsh, Sam Hauser and others.

Gray will start Boston's preseason finale against the 76ers on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics are resting several key pieces, opening the door for Gray to enter the first unit. He'll be joined in the starting five by Milos Uzan, Tucker DeVries, Gabe McGlothan and Chris Cenac.