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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.

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

Walker started in Saturday's preseason loss to the Celtics with Philly resting Joel Embiid, but Embiid is back and starting for their preseason finale. Walker is not expected to be a major factor in the rotation for the 76ers this season while the main guys are healthy.

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

McDaniels will join several other key Timberwolves players on the inactive list Friday. However, he should be good to go by Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.

Carter (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game versus the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports

Carter will miss a third consecutive contest due to an illness. The 2024 first-rounder is signed to a non-guaranteed deal and could be let go before the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday.