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Brown contributed 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.

With LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sitting out the 76ers' preseason opener, VJ Edgecombe and Brown ran the show. The star forward didn't play in the second half but still erupted for a game-high 22 points, scoring 13 in the first quarter alone. He also turned in an efficient shooting performance and tied for the game-high mark in triples made.

Hukporti didn't return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks due to an Achilles injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one assist in five minutes before exiting.

The team has yet to release any additional information on Hukporti's injury, but the fact that he's been diagnosed with an Achilles injury and needed help off the court is concerning. The Sixers will presumably wait until he undergoes additional imaging Tuesday before putting out on update on his availability going forward.

Murray (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

It's unclear why Murray is sitting out Sacramento's preseason opener, though his next chance to play in the preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against the Lakers. Precious Achiuwa, Dylan Cardwell and Alex Karaban are all candidates to see a bump in minutes due to Murray being sidelined.

Monk (rest) won't suit up for Monday's exhibition versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

The Kings didn't list an injury for Monk, so this is likely just a rest day for the 28-year-old veteran. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Lakers on Thursday.

Simmons (not injury related) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Simmons will be held out Monday as the Kings remain committed to ramping up the 30-year-old slowly. He could make his preseason debut either Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors.

Rollins (eye) returned to Monday's preseason game against the Timberwolves with 1:37 remaining in the first quarter, per the broadcast.

Rollins exited the Bucks' preseason opener in the opening quarter due to a right eye laceration. The 24-year-old was deemed likely to return shortly after leaving the court and has since checked back in.

Kaluma won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Kings due to a lower body injury, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Coach JJ Redick notes that this isn't a significant injury, and the team is considering Kaluma day-to-day. He'll have another chance to take the court during Tuesday's exhibition against the Warriors.

Sexton has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Kings due to a lower-body issue, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

It's unclear exactly what Sexton is dealing with, though he's considered day-to-day. His next chance to suit up in the preseason will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

Reaves won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Kings after tweaking his ankle, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

The Lakers don't appear to be overly concerned about the injury at this point. Reaves will have another chance to make his preseason debut Tuesday against Golden State.

Kessler is out for Monday's exhibition against the Kings due to a finger injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Kessler jammed his finger at camp and will now miss Monday's preseason opener, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set. There's a chance Kessler could be held out of Tuesday's game in Golden State as well, but it's unlikely that this will be something that lingers into the regular season.