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Adams (rest) is listed as inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.

The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.

Sorber (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Sorber will end up missing the entire preseason while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent July 1. His next chance to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against San Antonio, though he isn't expected to be a part of the rotation.

Williams (heel) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Houston, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams will miss all five of Oklahoma City's preseason matchups while dealing with a heel issue. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio.

Wallace (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

It's unclear why Wallace isn't playing in the Thunder's preseason finale, though his next chance to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Spurs. Ajay Mitchell will start in Wallace's stead Thursday.

Topic (back) is out for Thursday's preseason game against Houston, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Topic continues to miss time while on the mend from a back injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Tuesday in the regular-season opener against the Spurs.

Holmgren (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Holmgren will miss the entire preseason due to a bruised quad. The team has yet to express any concern about the big man missing the regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio, but his availability should come into focus as the opener approaches.

Capela isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela drew the start in Sunday's exhibition, but he'll retreat to the bench for Thursday's preseason finale. Alperen Sengun will draw the start at center after receiving Sunday off for rest purposes.

Wallace won't start Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Wallace will head to the bench in favor of Ajay Mitchell. The latter will be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Smart will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Smart drew an opportunity to start in Sunday's exhibition, finishing with 20 points in 24 minutes. He'll retreat to a bench role Thursday with the usual starting five getting one final dress rehearsal before the start of the regular season.

Mitchell (rest) is available and starting Thursday's preseason finale against Houston, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mitchell will return from a two-game absence due to rest purposes, resulting in Cason Wallace sliding to the second unit. Mitchell will be joined in the starting five by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.