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Williams (knee) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, according to Portland reporter Danny Marang.

Williams banged knees with Jerami Grant during practice, and it sounds like he's dealing with a contusion. Williams' next chance to play will be Saturday against the Jazz.

Adams (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

Adams was rested in the preseason opener, but he will get the nod here in place of Xavier Tillman. Even though Tillman can produce when given the chance, Adams is likely to remain the starter once the 2023-24 season starts.

Gibson (groin) has been ruled out for Washington's preseason contest against the Hornets on Thursday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Gibson missed the preseason opener against the Cairns Taipans of Australia's NBL, and head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said the veteran big man will remain out here. His next chance to feature will come against the Knicks on Oct. 18.

Landale won't play Thursday against the Pelicans due to an ankle injury, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Landale didn't aggravate the injury, and the Rockets are calling it a "maintenance" procedure, so it shouldn't be anything serious. Landale's next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Monday.

Bagley is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Bagley will get the nod over Jalen Duren at center, as the latter was deemed inactive due to a mild ankle sprain he suffered in Detroit's preseason opener. Bagley is competing for a bench spot as a frontcourt backup, and a solid showing here would tighten his grip on becoming a rotation piece once the 2023-24 season begins.

Sharpe (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's exhibition game against Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Sharpe sustained a left ankle sprain during Monday's preseason game against the Lakers and will be unavailable for Thursday's exhibition matchup. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the 76ers.

Claxton has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana due to a sore glute, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Claxton's absence is labeled as precautionary, but he'll have an opportunity to rest with just under two weeks remaining until the start of the regular season. It's unclear whether his injury will prevent him from suiting up Monday against the 76ers.

Jones is starting Thursday's preseason game against Orlando, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

The Cavaliers will be without Caris LeVert (soreness) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) during Thursday's matchup, so Jones will have an opportunity to take on a starting role. He tallied eight points (4-4 FG, 0-4 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Tuesday's preseason opener.

Okongwu has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu is likely simply getting a night to rest Thursday, as the Hawks didn't indicate that he's dealing with an injury. Bruno Fernando and Mouhamed Gueye could see increased playing time against Memphis, while Okongwu's next chance to play will be Saturday against New Orleans.

Duren (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Duren will miss Thursday's contest due to a mild ankle sprain he suffered in the team's preseason opener. However, the team is likely just being cautious, and Duren's next chance to suit up is next Thursday's preseason rematch with Oklahoma City.