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Shannon (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Shannon will be unavailable at Madison Square Garden after starting Saturday against the Heat. Across three preseason games, the wing is averaging 11.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

Kuminga (general soreness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

"[Kuminga] is dealing with a little bit of bumps and bruises that we're just being overly cautious with," said head coach Chris Finch when asked why Kuminga would miss Monday's exhibition. It sounds like there's a decent chance Kuminga will be able to get back out there for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Pistons.

Freeman is out for Monday's preseason matchup with the Knicks due to a right shoulder injury.

Freeman exited Saturday's exhibition with a shoulder injury and will now miss Monday's preseason game. His next chance to get out there will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

Dosunmu (rest) is available for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

After resting Saturday, Dosunmu will be available off the bench at Madison Square Garden. Through two preseason games, he's averaging 7.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 15.0 minutes per contest.

McDaniels (rest) will start against the Knicks in Monday's preseason game.

McDaniels skipped Saturday's exhibition against the Heat for maintenance purposes, but he'll be back in action Monday evening. It'll be interesting to see if McDaniels can take a leap as a scorer this season with Julius Randle no longer around.

Edwards (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason matchup with the Knicks.

Edwards is back after a one-game absence, but he'll likely still have his minutes limited, with this being the preseason. He's played well in his first two preseason games and looks comfortable sharing the floor with LaMelo Ball.

Gobert (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

After resting Saturday, Gobert will return to the starting lineup at Madison Square Garden. In two preseason games, the veteran center is averaging 6.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.8 minutes per contest.

Ball (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

After resting Saturday, Ball is slated to return to action for Monday's road contest. The standout guard is averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.

Williams will start in Monday's preseason matchup with the Knicks.

Williams turned some heads at training camp and was singled out for praise by Anthony Edwards, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do in a starting role in Monday's exhibition. Joining him in the first unit will be LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert.

Kispert is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Dyson Daniels and Lu Dort resting, Kispert will enter the starting five. Through three preseason games, the Gonzaga product is averaging 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 19.8 minutes per contest.