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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.

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

The Thunder are resting their typical starters Monday. Only nine members of Oklahoma City are available, likely setting Oweh up for heavy playing time.

Wagner is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards.

With Day'Ron Sharpe (shoulder) back in action, Wagner will shift to a reserve role. As a starter Thursday against the 76ers, the veteran center totaled six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four steals, three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes.

Clowney is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Washington.

Clowney will retreat to the bench after finishing with 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) across 20 minutes as a starter Thursday against Philadelphia. The young forward will cede his starting role to Michael Porter, who missed the previous contest due to wrist soreness.

Ayton is starting Monday's preseason game against the Nets.

The Wizards are resting Anthony Davis on Monday, opening a spot in the first unit. Ayton is positioned to play the backup center role for Washington in 2026-27.

Denver waived Walker on Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Walker wasn't able to leave enough of an impression at Nuggets camp to maintain a roster spot. The veteran swingman is now seeking out other opportunities around the league this fall.

Gilbert (knee) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Gilbert continues to deal with patella tendinitis and hasn't played since the preseason opener. His last chance to appear this preseason is Friday against the Mavericks.

Finney-Smith (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Finney-Smith rested Saturday but will be back in action Monday and should play a major role with most of Atlanta's regulars sitting out for rest. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor-spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his one-year stint with the Rockets in the 2025-26 season. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Wiggins (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Wiggins and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. He finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.

Okongwu (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Okongwu is getting the night off Monday, with Atlanta resting a number of starters. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Dallas.