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Lopez finished with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, an assist and a block across 15 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Lopez provided a solid presence on the glass, leading the Clippers' starters with seven rebounds despite playing just 15 minutes. Lopez's abbreviated workload limited his scoring opportunities, but his rebounding production was encouraging. That said, he's expected to open the season as the No. 2 center behind Isaiah Jackson, though a strong showing in the final preseason games could change that. The veteran is still an imposing presence on the glass who can hit threes, so that should give him steady minutes regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.

Kelley (calf) did not play during Saturday's 125-124 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Kelley inked a deal with the Heat on Thursday, but he has yet to suit up for Miami during the preseason. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nets.

Reed posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in Saturday's 114-108 preseason loss to the Wizards.

Reed was one of five Detroit players -- and one of three starters -- to score in double digits, and he finished second in both rebounds and steals. Reed made the most of the absence of Jalen Duren (rest), but when the latter is healthy, Reed will operate as his backup off the bench, limiting his fantasy upside considerably.

Davis logged 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Pistons.

All of Davis' production came in the first half, with the veteran big man observing the entire second half from the bench. He's scored in double digits in limited playing time across his first two preseason games, and Davis will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction to keep him fresh ahead of the Wizards' regular-season opener against the Bucks on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Ighodaro is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns will make several lineup changes for this contest, and Ighodaro will move to the bench to make way for Khaman Maluach. Both players are competing to be the Suns' starting center on Opening Night against the Trail Blazers on Oct. 21.

Maluach will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Oso Ighodaro started Phoenix's first two preseason games, but now Maluach will have an opportunity to make a case for himself as a starter. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition will be Jalen Green, Luke Kennard, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn.

Zubac totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 21 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Zubac looks healthy, which is great to see after he was limited to just 48 games last season (five with the Pacers). He's been pretty durable throughout his career, so Zubac appears primed for a bounce-back season as the main man in the middle for Indiana.

Raynaud suffered an right knee injury during the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors and will not return, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Raynaud appeared to tweak his knee after bumping into Stephen Curry, per Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle. The injury was severe enough for Raynaud that he had to be taken off the floor and into the locker room in a wheelchair, and the Kings should have an update on the second-year center once he undergoes more tests on his knee. An extended absence would mean more minutes at center would be available for Dylan Cardwell (rest) and Precious Achiuwa.

Raynaud is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Even though Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) is out Saturday, Raynaud won't start, as Precious Achiuwa will get the nod at center. Raynaud has posted solid numbers in the preseason, tallying 25 points and 18 rebounds across two appearances, and he's expected to see steady minutes in the frontcourt, though he'll mainly operate as Sabonis' backup when the former is healthy.

Bassey will come off the bench in Saturday's exhibition against the Kings.

Draymond Green (rest) is back and starting after skipping Wednesday's exhibition, so Bassey will shift back to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this preseason, Bassey is averaging 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per contest.