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The Pelicans exercised their fourth-year team option on Missi's contract Tuesday, Terry Kimble of SI.com reports.

Missi is now under contract for the 2027-28 campaign. He's expected to open the 2026-27 campaign as the Pelicans' starting center after averaging 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across 66 regular-season appearances (14 starts) last season.

Sims (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

The high-flying big man is ready to suit up in Milwaukee's 2026-27 regular-season opener in Washington after missing the preseason finale. With the addition of Kel'el Ware during the offseason and Myles Turner entering his second season with the franchise, Sims is set to be the third center on any given night as the Bucks begin to rebuild following their trade of franchise pillar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat.

Ament is probable for Wednesday's season opener against the Wizards with a right ankle sprain.

The rookie forward is expected to be available for his league debut Wednesday. However, Ament doesn't appear to be in line for a considerable role.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Isaac didn't play in the preseason and will sit out Wednesday's contest due to left knee injury management. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Minnesota.

Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Black didn't suit up in the preseason due to a sprained right ankle. He's still in the process of ramping up and will miss the team's regular-season opener, though head coach Sean Sweeney said he was moving well in Sunday's practice. The 22-year-old's next chance to play will come in Friday's game against Minnesota. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter are candidates to see increased minutes.

Boswell (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.

Boswell continues to rehab after right knee surgery. The hope in early October was that he would be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season, which begins in early November.

Diabate (elbow) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Diabate missed the preseason finale due to a right elbow injury but is good to go for Opening Night. The 2022 second-round pick is expected to start at center but will face competition from second-year big man Ryan Kalkbrenner and rookie Hannes Steinbach.

Allen (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Allen missed three straight preseason games due to a nagging knee issue, but he'll be good to go for Opening Night. Depending on how his knee holds up, Allen could be in line for major usage, as Coby White (calf) and Kon Knueppel (hamstring) will be sidelined for the regular-season opener.

Richardson (back) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.

Richardson is cleared to play through a back injury for Opening Night. However, he's unlikely to play a significant role Wednesday.

Wagner (shoulder) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks.

Wagner dealt with a brief bout of shoulder soreness to end the preseason, but the issue proved to be of minimal concern. The star forward should be able to handle a normal workload in his season debut.