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Conley will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Conley started in Thursday's exhibition with Derrick White (rest) unavailable, but White is back and starting, so Conley will return to a reserve role. The 38-year-old veteran will provide some emergency depth for the Celtics at the point guard position this season, but he's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation.

George (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

George will suit up in a Celtics uniform for the first time and face his former team in Saturday's exhibition contest. His playing time figures to be limited until the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Tatum (rest) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics will be starting most of their regulars in this preseason contest, meaning Tatum will return to the hardwood after missing the previous game. It wouldn't be surprising if they monitor his workload, with the regular season right around the corner.

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

McDaniels and several other Timberwolves players -- including LaMelo Ball (rest) and Anthony Edwards (rest) -- will be idle for Saturday's preseason contest. McDaniels' next opportunity to play is Monday against New York.

Beringer is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with Miami.

Rudy Gobert (rest) won't play Saturday, so Beringer will get some time to shine as a starter. He has elite defensive instincts, but he also has a tendency to find himself in foul trouble.

Kuminga (rest) is not available against the Heat on Saturday.

Kuminga played in each of the Timberwolves' first two preseason games but will observe Saturday's game from the bench in street clothes. His next chance to play is against the Knicks on Monday.

Dosunmu (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against Miami.

Dosunmu will get a breather for Saturday's contest, as will other prominent Timberwolves players like Anthony Edwards (rest) and LaMelo Ball (rest). Dosunmu's next chance to play is Monday against the Knicks.

Lyles will start in Saturday's exhibition in Miami.

Lyles will start for the resting Jaden McDaniels on Saturday. Cody Williams will also have the chance for quality minutes in Saturday's exhibition with Jonathan Kuminga (rest) and Anthony Edwards (rest) also unavailable.

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

Gobert and several other prominent Timberwolves players will be idle for Saturday's exhibition contest. The veteran center's next chance to play is Monday against the Knicks.

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.