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Avdija (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Avdija will shed his questionable tag due to right ankle soreness and suit up for Portland's regular-season opener. The star forward is coming off a career year in 2025-26, when he averaged 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.3 minutes per game across 66 regular-season outings.

Curry (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Curry injured his ankle during practice Sunday. He carried a probable designation ahead of this contest, but he now officially has the green light to suit up. While Curry's presence could mean less work for others, there are still minutes available due to the absence of Brandin Podziemski (back). As a result, De'Anthony Melton and Gui Santos should be more involved than originally projected.

Dunn will start in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Dunn will get the start against the Kings to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 32-year-old started 68 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 7.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals over 27.9 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Wagler is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Kings, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.

Wagler will come off the bench to begin his NBA career, but he should still see quality minutes with Max Strus (foot) and Bradley Beal (knee) out. The Clippers selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, so he should be a big part of their plans this season.

Monk (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Monk is not expected to suit up for Sacramento's regular-season opener due to left ankle soreness. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Nique Clifford, Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden could all see a bump in minutes.

Kennard (knee) won't play Wednesday versus Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kennard is seemingly making progress after experiencing soreness in his knee near the end of the preseason. His next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday in Golden State. Without Kennard on the floor, Jordan Goodwin should be more involved.

Head coach JJ Redick said Thiero (knee), who is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State, will begin ramping up soon and can be considered day-to-day moving forward, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Thiero won't play in Wednesday's regular-season opener due to swelling in his left knee. The second-year forward has yet to begin ramping up, so he can be considered highly questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Head coach JJ Redick said that Sexton (calf) did not experience a setback, but the Lakers will sit him out of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors as a precaution, Daniel Starkland of Lakers Nation reports.

It sounds like Sexton is day-to-day, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Clippers. Quentin Grimes, Jake LaRavia and Sandro Mamukelashvili will help pick up the slack in Sexton's absence.

Head coach JJ Redick said Carr (oblique), who is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State, is "ramping up" and can be considered day-to-day moving forward, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Carr will miss the Lakers' regular-season opener, though he can be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers until further notice. With the rookie sidelined, Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams are candidates for a bump in minutes.

Risacher won't start in Wednesday's game against Houston.

Risacher will move back to the bench to begin the 2026-27 campaign. However, with Santi Aldama (knee), Dereck Lively (foot) and Caleb Martin (thumb) unavailable, Risacher should be on the floor more than not on Opening Night.