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Bittle (foot) is still in a walking boot, but he has a follow-up appointment Wednesday and could ditch the boot if all goes well, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Bittle can presumably be ruled out for the remainder of the preseason as he works his way back to full health. The big man was spotted in a walking boot in early September and remains without a clear timetable for a return to game action.

Graves (groin) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The rookie first-rounder is expected to make his first appearance at the professional level Tuesday. Graves appears primed to be part of Toronto's second unit to open the season.

Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Cleveland, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Black has yet to play this preseason and will remain on the inactive list Tuesday with a sprained right ankle. His last chance to play ahead of the regular season will come Friday against Miami.

Isaac (knee) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against Cleveland, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

The oft-injured forward is back with the team after attending to a personal matter but remains sidelined with a knee injury. Friday's exhibition against the Heat marks Isaac's last chance for preseason reps.

Suggs (illness) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Suggs missed the Magic's first two preseason games while under the weather, though he'll return to action Tuesday. With the 25-year-old floor general back in action, Jase Richardson will likely shift to the second unit.

Cardwell will miss at least two weeks with a left calf strain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Sacramento's frontcourt takes another blow after losing Maxime Raynaud (knee) for several weeks over the weekend. The Kings figure to depend heavily upon Domantas Sabonis at center to open the season, while Precious Achiuwa should play a featured role off the bench to help pick up the slack.

Pritchard signed a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension with the Celtics on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Pritchard's extension includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 campaign. The 28-year-old guard is coming off the best statistical year of his career, averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 0.7 steals across 32.4 minutes per game in 79 regular-season appearances (50 starts). Regardless of whether the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year starts, he figures to play a sizable role for the Jaylen Brown-less Celtics.

Loyer signed a training camp contract with the Clippers on Tuesday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Loyer was waived by the Clippers last Tuesday before re-signing with the team a week later. His last chance to play for the team in the preseason will come Wednesday against Denver.

Youngblood (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings.

Youngblood will miss his second exhibition game in as many days due to left calf soreness. His final chance to play again in the preseason will come Friday against Golden State.

Williams (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings.

The veteran big man is off the injury report after resting Monday against London. Williams is in line to be the primary backup center behind Donovan Clingan, though 2025 first-rounder Yang Hansen poses a threat to that role.