NBA Player News

Christie will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Christie will return to the starting lineup after being held out of Friday's preseason finale. As a result, Zaccharie Risacher will retreat to the second unit. In 68 regular-season starts last year, Christie averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 triples, 2.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 29.5 minutes per contest.

Adams (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Dallas.

Adams was questionable due to calf tightness. He has since been downgraded, with his next opportunity to suit up coming on Friday in San Antonio. Without Adams on the floor, Clint Capela will likely see more minutes behind Alperen Sengun.

Phillips (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Dallas.

Phillips will shake off his questionable tag for Wednesday's regular-season opener. However, the two-way player isn't likely to be part of the Rockets' rotation.

Wells will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

The Grizzlies got a look at Kris Murray in the starting five in their preseason finale, though Wells will return to the first unit in the club's regular-season opener. The third-year wing took a bit of a step forward in 2025-26, averaging 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals across 26.4 minutes per game in 69 regular-season appearances.

Murray won't start Wednesday's game against Utah.

Jaylen Wells will return to the starting five in Memphis' regular-season opener, pushing Murray to the second unit. He's expected to provide frontcourt depth for the Grizzlies and isn't guaranteed to see the floor Wednesday.

Fears will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Fears got the starting nod in New Orleans' preseason finale and will remain in the first unit over Herbert Jones on Wednesday. Over 49 regular-season starts in his rookie season, Fears averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.6 minutes per tilt.

Jones is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers.

The Pelicans will go small for Wednesday's season opener, starting Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears in the backcourt. Jones still should see quality minutes in the reserve role, but his upside will be limited.

Bradley won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Bradley started Friday's preseason finale, though he'll slide to the second unit Wednesday. The rookie guard faces plenty of competition for minutes and isn't expected to see meaningful playing time to begin the regular season.

Graves won't start Wednesday's matchup with Chicago.

Graves got the starting nod in Toronto's preseason finale, though he'll return to the second unit Wednesday. The rookie forward isn't guaranteed significant playing time to begin the regular season but will look to carve out a steady role as the campaign progresses.

Jackson-Davis won't start Wednesday's meeting with the Bulls.

Jackson-Davis will come off the bench after getting the spot start in Friday's preseason finale. The big man is expected to begin the regular season as Toronto's third-string center and isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.