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Porzingis ended with 11 points (2-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and five rebounds across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 112-101 preseason win over the 76ers.

Porzingis was perfect from deep, but that's perhaps the lone noteworthy aspect of the 17 minutes he was on the court. Not many conclusions can be drawn considering his playing time and the fact it's still early in the preseason, but as long as he gets reps and maintains his health, this will be a productive adjustment period for the star big man.

Eubanks is questionable for Thursday's game against Portland due to a left ankle sprain, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Eubanks logged 16 minutes Tuesday against Denver. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury during the contest. If he's unable to go Thursday, Bol Bol, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike are candidates to see expanded roles behind Jusuf Nurkic.

Vanderbilt (heel) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Vanderbilt will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left heel injury that came about last week. Considering Vanderbilt is competing with Rui Hachimura and Taurean Prince for the starting power forward slot, an extended absence could work against him. However, he'll have another opportunity to play against the Warriors on Friday.

Davis (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Though it hasn't been disclosed exactly why Davis won't play, it's likely just a rest day for Davis considering LeBron James (rest) is also getting the night off. After logging 15 points and five rebounds against the Warriors in the Lakers' preseason opener, he'll have another opportunity to face Golden State on Friday.

Ongenda was waived by Utah on Wednesday, per the NBA's transaction log.

Ongenda inked an Exhibit 10 deal with Utah in August after going undrafted out of Creighton in the 2023 NBA Draft. Expect Ongenda to be part of Utah's G League roster this season.

Kornet isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game versus the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Kornet will move to the bench with Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford back in the starting five Wednesday. Kornet is expected to compete for the backup center role this season.

Horford (rest) is in the starting five for Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Horford will return to action Wednesday after missing the previous contest due to rest. Horford and Kristaps Porzingis will replace Oshae Brissett and Luke Kornet in the starting lineup.

Porzingis will start Wednesday's preseason contest against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis started the preseason opener against the 76ers on Sunday, posting 17 points in 25 minutes, but he sat the second half of Boston's back-to-back set for rest purposes. The big man will be back in action Wednesday, and he'll presumably see around 25 minutes again.

Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that Embiid (rest) could play in Monday's preseason game against the Nets, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Embiid and James Harden (personal) are already set to sit out Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Celtics. However, both could make their preseason debuts Monday, albeit while likely playing limited minutes.

Plumlee tallied seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 103-98 preseason win over the Jazz.

Plumlee served as the team's backup center to Ivica Zubac (back) in Tuesday's game, just as he did last season. The veteran Plumlee averaged 19.9 minutes across 23 appearances for the Clippers in 2022-23, and he figures to receive a similar role this year.