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Adams (undisclosed) is sitting out Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Damichael Cole of Memphis News reports.

This is likely just a maintenance day for the veteran, as he's coming off a knee injury from last season. The Grizzlies will give Xavier Tillman a look alongside Jaren Jackson on Friday.

Lopez is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Lopez was rested during Tuesday's exhibition, but he has a clean bill of health. The Bucks appear to be using their projected Opening Night lineup for Friday's preseason finale.

Boucher will return to the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards.

This is an expected move with Jakob Poeltl healthy again. Boucher has played well in the preseason for the most part, and it's likely that he has earned a rotation spot.

Okongwu won't start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has drawn a few starts with Clint Capela resting, but the latter is back in action Friday, sending the former to a reserve role. Okongwu has slowly eaten away at Capela's playing time in recent years and should see close to 25 minutes per game in 2023-24.

Capela (undisclosed) is available for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela will return to the lineup for Friday's preseason finale after missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury. He will replace Onyeka Okongwu in the starting five.

Jones won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Jarrett Allen (ankle) remains out, but Evan Mobley will get the start at center. Jones should still see a sizable bench role with Cleveland's top center sidelined.

Allen (ankle) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Allen continues to miss time due to an ankle injury, and his status for the regular-season opener against the Nets on Oct. 25 is under question. If Allen remains out, Damian Jones and Tristan Thompson would be candidates for increased minutes, but Evan Mobley may start at center.

Poeltl (illness) will play in Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

As expected, Poeltl will play after missing back-to-back exhibitions due to an illness. He'll presumably start, but Poeltl may be limited following a week-long absence.

Achiuwa (groin) is good to go for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

As expected, Achiuwa will suit up for Toronto's final game before the regular season after missing the entire preseason with a groin injury. Achiuwa is expected to be Toronto's backup center behind Jakob Poeltl this season.

Koloko (illness) is available for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Koloko had been dealing with an illness, but it looks like he's cleared the issue. While he'll be available, there's no guarantee Koloko will see any playing time, as Toronto has its entire roster available and will likely use the final exhibition as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.