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Williams (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Williams won't be an option for this contest, but the big man isn't likely to play a big role with the Spurs anytime soon. He's expected to play for the Austin Spurs in the G League in the 2026-27 campaign. His next chance to play in the preseason will come against the Suns on Saturday.

Harper (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Harper won't suit up for Boston's preseason opener due to a shoulder injury. His next opportunity to play will come in Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia.

Pritchard (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

This appears to be a scheduled rest day for Pritchard, as the Celtics are sitting a number of their regular rotation players. He'll have an opportunity to suit up for Saturday's exhibition against the 76ers.

Hauser (rest) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics are resting several players ahead of this preseason game, and that includes Hauser, who's expected to have a sizable role in the rotation this season. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Saturday.

Wiggins (lip) is off the injury report for Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs.

Wiggins left the preseason opener with a lip laceration but is set to play Thursday. He's expected to occupy a key role off the bench in his debut season with the Hawks.

Robinson (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Robinson will join several other rotation players on the sidelines for Boston's preseason opener. The big man's next chance to play in the preseason will come Saturday against the 76ers.

McKneeley (shoulder) is off the injury report for Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs.

McKneeley is available off the bench Thursday. He's competing for a roster spot under a non-guaranteed contract.

Garza will start Thursday's preseason game against Cleveland, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

The Celtics are expected to rest several rotation players Thursday, opening the door for Garza to step into the first unit. The 27-year-old center faces an uphill battle for steady minutes during the regular season.

McCollum (nose) is set to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The veteran guard is slated for some reps Thursday after missing the preseason opener. McCollum should see action in the first half before Atlanta flips things over to their younger players in the second half.

Walsh will start in Thursday's preseason game against Cleveland, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Walsh will get the start to begin the preseason. The 22-year-old is coming off his best season in 2025-26, and in 25 starts, he averaged 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals over 22.7 minutes per game.