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Okoro will start in Sunday's preseason game against Denver.

Okoro will join Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Jalen Smith in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason meeting with the Nuggets. The 25-year-old started in 62 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 27.0 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Buzelis (ankle) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Buzelis left Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies early due to a right ankle injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Buzelis recorded six points and a block in 12 minutes before exiting Friday's game.

Kelly was waived by the Warriors on Sunday.

Kelly was signed to a training camp deal, but he will be waived ahead of the regular season. Kelly averaged 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 13.8 minutes per contest across three preseason appearances. He figures to spend time with the Warriors' G League affiliate during the upcoming campaign.

Ware is not listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Ware started in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Thunder, finishing with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double. He will come off the bench Sunday, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup for Milwaukee's preseason meeting with Charlotte.

Kuzma will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Kuzma shifted to a reserve role for Sunday's preseason game, but he will return to the starting five Sunday. Kel'el Ware, who took his starting spot Wednesday, will shift back to the bench.

Jakucionis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's preseason game against Charlotte, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.

Jakucionis was a DNP-CD in Monday's 116-97 preseason loss to Minnesota. He logged 18 minutes in the two-point win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday. However, Jakucionis will take a seat once again Sunday, with his next opportunity to play coming Wednesday versus Chicago.

Burries will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets due to a coach's decision, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.

Burries played well in Milwaukee's preseason game Wednesday, logging 16 points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist in 21 minutes, but he will sit out of Sunday's matchup with the Hornets. His next opportunity to play comes Wednesday against the Bulls.

Ament (ankle) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Networkreports.

Ament will miss Sunday's preseason game due to a left ankle injury he sustained in Wednesday's game against the Thunder. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Bulls.

Miller will start in Sunday's preseason game against Milwaukee.

Miller didn't play in Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn due to a shin injury, but he will be on the floor Sunday versus the Bucks. The 23-year-old is coming off a productive 2025-26 campaign, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 30.3 minutes per contest in 65 regular-season games.

Tyson won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

James Harden (ankle) is back in the starting five, pushing Tyson to the second unit. Across 17 minutes in Thursday's preseason-opening loss to Boston, he posted 14 points, three rebounds and two assists.