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Adams isn't starting Sunday's preseason game against the Heat.

Adams hasn't been ruled out yet, but it looks like the veteran will get another night off. Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama will start in the frontcourt for Memphis on Sunday.

Boucher will start Sunday's exhibition versus the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Jakob Poeltl (illness), Precious Achiuwa (groin) and Christian Koloko (illness) all sidelined, Boucher will make a spot start during preseason action. Boucher averaged 9.4 points and 5.5 rebounds across 76 appearances last year and should see a similar reserve role in 2023-24.

Vanderbilt (heel) will be reevaluated Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Vanderbilt's injury isn't regarded as being serious, but his inability to suit up throughout preseason is eye-catching. The 24-year-old's availability for the Lakers' regular-season opener on Oct. 24 is murky.

Adebayo isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's preseason contest against Memphis.

Adebayo didn't play Friday for rest purposes, but he's back in the starting lineup Sunday. However, the star center will likely be limited to around 20-25 minutes as he continues to ramp up for Opening Night against the Pistons on Oct. 25.

Achiuwa (groin) is out for Sunday's exhibition against the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Achiuwa hasn't been cleared for full contact yet, but the 24-year-old is nearing a return from a groin strain suffered at the beginning of October. Toronto concludes its preseason with contests on Tuesday (at CHI) and Friday (vs. WAS).

Williams (rest) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets.

The Thunder's usual starters are resting, so Williams will get a shot with the first unit against Charlotte. He'll be joined by Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic.

Koloko (illness) is out for Sunday's preseason scrimmage against the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Koloko is dealing with a respiratory ailment that has inflicted him since Summer League. There has been no official update from the team on his health, which is an ominous sign for his short-term availability.

Poeltl (illness) is out for Sunday's preseason scrimmage against the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports

Poeltl will be joined by Precious Achiuwa (groin) and Christian Koloko (illness) as inactives, resulting in a thin Toronto frontcourt. Poeltl's next opportunity to play is Tuesday against Chicago.

Eubanks (ankle) is set to play in Monday's preseason contest against Portland, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Eubanks will return to preseason action after picking up a minor ankle sprain in Tuesday's exhibition against Denver. He subsequently missed a revenge game in Portland on Thursday, but he gets another opportunity to face his former team with the Trail Blazers coming to Phoenix on Monday.

Holmgren (rest) is out for Sunday's preseason contest against Charlotte.

Holmgren is joined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Willams and Josh Giddey as young co-stars resting Sunday. Holmgren is a candidate to suit up in Tuesday's preseason contest versus the Bucks.