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Wiseman closed Tuesday's 148-98 preseason loss to the Raptors with 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-4 FT) and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.

The Knicks rested their usual starting five in the second leg of this back-to-back set, opening the door for Wiseman, who is competing for a spot on the regular-season roster, to enter the first unit. The big man was extremely productive, missing only one field-goal attempt while pacing the Knicks in scoring. He also led all players in rebounds.

Bassey will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Lakers with Draymond Green resting, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Bassey will get an opportunity with Golden State's first unit while Green sits out. The temporary lineup adjustment could provide Bassey with additional minutes and opportunities to contribute on the glass and defensively, though his role will change once Green returns.

Looney will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, with Walker Kessler making his preseason debut, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Looney will shift to a reserve role after previously working with the starting unit. Kessler's return adds another option to the Lakers' frontcourt rotation and could impact Looney's playing time as the team prepares for the regular season.

Sabonis (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis joins several Sacramento regulars on the sidelines Tuesday, though no reason for his absence was provided. With both Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud (knee) unavailable, the Kings will need to rely on other frontcourt options against the Trail Blazers. Sabonis' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against San Antonio.

Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Kessler jammed his finger during training camp but has been cleared to make his 2026 preseason debut Tuesday. The big man appeared in just five regular-season games with Utah in 2025-26 due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back in his first year with the Lakers.

Mara won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

With Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) back in the lineup, Mara will slide to the second unit. The rookie big man is fresh off posting a double-double in Monday's loss to Atlanta, during which he recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in 33 minutes.

Hartenstein (ankle) is set to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Hartenstein is in line to make his 2026 preseason debut after dealing with an ankle injury. The big man is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 season in which he appeared in 47 regular-season games (46 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

Jackson-Davis (dental) is available Tuesday against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Jackson-Davis looks to be recovered from a dental procedure prior to Tuesday's exhibition. He's set to serve as frontcourt depth for the Raptors in 2026-27.

Jemison (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Jemison will be held out of Tuesday's contest for undisclosed reasons. His second-to-last chance to play again this preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against New York.

Wiseman is starting Tuesday against the Raptors, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

The Knicks are resting a number of starters Tuesday. Wiseman is auditioning for a roster spot with New York.