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Carter (illness) practiced with the G League's Maine Celtics on Wednesday.

Carter is working back from mononucleosis, which has prevented him from making his season debut. A two-way player, Carter figures to begin his season in Maine as opposed to Boston once healthy.

The Celtics transferred Mitchell to the G League's Maine Celtics before recalling him Wednesday.

Mitchell joined the G League Celtics for practice Wednesday but will be available for the parent club's game against Milwaukee. However, the two-way player isn't likely to see meaningful burn.

The Celtics assigned Cenac to the G League's Maine Celtics before recalling him Wednesday.

Cenac joined the G League Celtics for practice Wednesday but will be available for the parent club's game against the Bucks. However, the rookie big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

The Hornets recalled Williams (hamstring) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Williams has yet to make his season debut due to a right hamstring strain. However, he appears to be making progress after joining the Swarm for practice Wednesday.

McCollum is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

McCollum will come off the bench Wednesday. Instead, Kingston Flemings will enter the starting lineup for the first time in his career.

Flemings will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The rookie floor general will get the starting nod for the first time in his young career, pushing CJ McCollum to the bench. With Jalen Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Flemings will likely see increased on-ball duties. He's averaging 7.1 points, 4.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 20.3 minutes per contest across seven regular-season appearances.

Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Aldama was initially listed as questionable and participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, though he was later downgraded to doubtful before being ruled out. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come Friday against the Jazz.

Ayton won't start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

With Alex Sarr (knee) back in the lineup, Ayton will retreat to the second unit. The veteran center has averaged 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game across six outings off the bench this season.

White (calf) is available for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn.

White was initially listed as probable due to left calf injury management, but he'll be available for the matchup. The veteran guard should handle his usual offensive responsibilities in Charlotte's backcourt, barring any restrictions related to his calf.

Williams (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams started in Monday's 117-112 victory over the Cavaliers. However, he won't be out there for the rematch Wednesday, marking his first absence of the 2026-27 campaign. With Jalen Williams (leg) and Chet Holmgren (knee) also sidelined, Micah Peavy, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara should see more minutes than usual.