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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.

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

With CJ McCollum resting, Flemings will make his second start of the preseason. Through three preseason appearances, the rookie guard is averaging 11.3 points, 2.7 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 20.8 minutes per contest.

The Pelicans waived Houstan on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Houstan joined New Orleans for training camp but wasn't able to parlay his contract into a guaranteed deal. The swingman has played in parts of four seasons in the league and is looking to latch onto another club this fall.

Dix is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Dix will make his first start of the preseason with several Oklahoma City regulars inactive. Through two preseason games as a reserve, the undrafted rookie is averaging 7.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest.

Newell is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The majority of the Hawks' usual starters are sitting out Monday. Newell is auditioning for a spot in the Opening Night rotation for Atlanta.

Landale is starting Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Most of the Atlanta starters are resting Monday. Landale should split the center minutes fairly evenly with Zuby Ejiofor.

Stirtz is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Stirtz will make his second preseason start with several Oklahoma City guards, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain, resting. The rookie is averaging 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 26.4 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.

Barnhizer is starting Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Oklahoma City's normal starting lineup is getting Monday night off. With just nine Thunder players available, Barnhizer is expected to play significant minutes.