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Sheppard will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, source reports.

Sheppard will enter the first unit in Indiana's penultimate preseason game. He'll be joined in the starting five by Tyrese Haliburton, Kelly Oubre, Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac.

Stirtz will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason matchup against Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

After receiving a starting opportunity in Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta, Stirtz will return to a reserve role as Oklahoma City rolls out a more experienced starting five featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. The rookie's playing time could be more limited Tuesday with several of the Thunder's regulars back in the lineup.

Haliburton (ankle) is starting Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Haliburton will be joined by Ben Sheppard, Kelly Oubre, Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac in the starting five. Haliburton participated in Monday's practice without restrictions and is likely to see a modest workload Tuesday.

Hartenstein (ankle) is set to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Hartenstein is in line to make his 2026 preseason debut after dealing with an ankle injury. The big man is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 season in which he appeared in 47 regular-season games (46 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

McCain (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

McCain will return to action in the second half of this back-to-back set after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. With the 22-year-old guard back in action, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh could see fewer minutes.

Jackson-Davis (dental) is available Tuesday against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Jackson-Davis looks to be recovered from a dental procedure prior to Tuesday's exhibition. He's set to serve as frontcourt depth for the Raptors in 2026-27.

Jemison (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Jemison will be held out of Tuesday's contest for undisclosed reasons. His second-to-last chance to play again this preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against New York.

Martin (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Martin appears to have overcome a knee injury ahead of this exhibition. The two-way player is likely to see most of his action in the G League this season.

Battle (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

It's unclear exactly why Battle isn't playing Tuesday, though it's worth noting he previously dealt with a lower-back issue this preseason. His penultimate chance to play before the regular season will come Thursday against New York.

Walter is not starting Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Kawhi Leonard is making his preseason debut Tuesday. Walter is poised to handle a meaningful role off the bench for the Raptors this season.