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Robbins was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right fibula Wednesday and is currently without a return timetable.

While it's unclear how much time Robbins will miss, it seems unlikely he will be able to suit up for the team's preseason opener against the Magic on Oct. 10. Robbins is currently on a training camp contract with the Pelicans.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Looney will start at center in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Lakers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

With Draymond Green sidelined with an ankle sprain that could keep him out through the early portion of the regular season, the Warriors will have room on the top unit for both Looney and offseason acquisition Chris Paul. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins will round out the starting five Saturday, but Kerr indicated that he plans on trying out different lineups. Once Green is healthy, Looney or Paul could move to the bench based on certain matchups, with Looney perhaps being a preferred option over Paul on the occasions the Warriors oppose teams with more size.

Reid (wrist) has been participating in practice to begin training camp.

Reid underwent surgery to repair a left scaphoid fracture in his left wrist in April, but he appears to be healthy heading into 2023-24. There has been chatter about Reid playing a larger role this season after he signed a lucrative extension this offseason, but he's still expected to operate in a reserve role behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.

Sims (shoulder) is healthy for the start of training camp Tuesday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Sims underwent right shoulder surgery in late April, but he's healthy in time for a pivotal Knicks training camp. The 24-year-old is a surprise candidate to absorb some of Obi Toppin's vacated minutes at power forward for this season.

Holmgren is fully recovered from his Lisfranc injury and had no limitations during Tuesday's training camp practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Holmgren's healthy offseason continues with a promising start to training camp, as Almanza notes that Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Holmgren looked good Tuesday. Oklahoma City's preseason kicks off next Monday versus San Antonio, which could be the 2022 No. 2 overall pick's first non-Summer League NBA action.

Collins has been healthy throughout the offseason, he stated during his official media day availability.

Collins underwent a minor operation for a finger infection at the end of San Antonio's season, but it's been smooth sailing since. The 25-year-old has overcome a myriad of injuries in his career, with a twice-fractured left foot marking the most serious. While durability remains a factor in his season-long usage, Collins is set to compete for a starting role with the Spurs.

Sabonis said Monday that he has fully healed from an avulsion fracture in his right thumb, an injury he initially sustained last December, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis missed just one contest due to the fractured thumb before returning to action and finished the 2022-23 campaign with averages 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and a career-high 7.3 assists in 34.6 minutes across 79 starts. Rather than requiring surgery to address the injury, Sabonis said the fractured thumb healed on its own after two months of non-contact activity. Now healthy, the 27-year-old center looks like a safe second-round selection in both points and categories leagues for the upcoming season.

The Pistons picked up the 2024-25 team option on Duren's rookie contract Monday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Duren was solid as a rookie, starting 31 of 67 appearances while averaging 9.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks per game. Despite a logjam in the frontcourt, the 2022 No. 13 overall pick is expected to claim a starting role out of the gate in 2023-24. Duren, Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey are considered the core of the Pistons' rebuild.

Williams is 100 percent recovered from his right thumb surgery, Schuyler Callihan of Fan Nation reports.

Williams underwent surgery in mid-June, but it was never expected to impact his status for the start of the new campaign. Williams will be a popular fantasy pick this season as the unquestioned starter, and it will be intriguing to see him develop chemistry with LaMelo Ball as a roll man.

Landale (ankle) is healthy ahead of the start of training camp, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.

Landale suffered a left ankle injury while playing at the FIBA World Cup this summer, but he's back to full health as the Rockets prepare for training camp. He should serve as the primary backup to Alperen Sengun to begin the regular season after signing a three-year deal with Houston during the offseason.