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Jokic posted 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 FT, 0-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, nine assists and a steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.

Jokic put together an impressive performance Sunday, posting game highs in rebounds, assists and points. Although it was a solid night for the three-time MVP, he coughed up six turnovers and missed all five of his three-point shot attempts.

Jordan did not play during Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.

Jordan got a second consecutive game off, which isn't surprising as the team continues to monitor the play of Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji, who are competing for the backup center role. Jordan will have another opportunity to suit up against the Thunder on Tuesday.

Bol will start Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Bol has struggled to produce during preseason action, but he will get an opportunity at a heavier workload Sunday with all of the Suns' starters resting. It remains unlikely he sees a substantial role come the regular season.

Sims (ankle) will return to play during Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.

Sims suffered an ankle sprain Wednesday against the Wizards but will be able to play in Sunday's contest. Sims will likely see a limited role backing up Karl-Anthony Towns.

Queta will start Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Queta will enter the starting lineup due to the Celtics benching their starters for the second half of a back-to-back set. The 25-year-old appeared in 28 games during the 2023-24 season and posted averages of 5.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said Kornet (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) unavailable and Al Horford resting, Kornet has been Boston's starting center during the preseason, but he'll get a night off Sunday. Xavier Tillman, Neemias Queta and Dmytro Skapintsev are all candidates for increased roles in Kornet's absence.

Gobert (undisclosed) is available and starting in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Knicks.

Gobert was able to suit up for the Timberwolves' preseason opener on Oct. 4, though he has yet to play since. The 32-year-old will give it a go Sunday, though it is unclear if he will be limited ahead of Opening Night.

Horford (rest) has been ruled out of Sunday's preseason game against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Horford has yet to appear in the preseason, but coach Joe Mazzulla said he expects him to play in the team's preseason finale at Toronto on Tuesday. The veteran will likely compete for the starting spot at center with Luke Kornet (rest) until Kristaps Porzingis (foot) returns.

Embiid (rest/knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the preseason, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Following a meeting with doctors on Thursday, Embiid has been shut down from game action and will focus on an individual treatment plan to prepare for the regular season. The former MVP has yet to play during the preseason but is reportedly progressing well in his ramp-up process. The 76ers open the regular season against the Bucks on Oct. 23, so Embiid has over a week to clear the final medical hurdles before suiting up.

Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Robinson is dealing with a left knee injury that has kept him off the court for the entirety of the preseason. The severity of the injury is unclear, though the 24-year-old's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Jazz.