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Nembhard (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

It's unclear if Nembhard is dealing with an injury, though it's possible he's just receiving a rest day. His final chance to play before the regular season will come Friday against Milwaukee.

Nembhard won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Ben Sheppard and Kelly Oubre will start in place of Nesmith and Nembhard, who may both be receiving a rest day in Indiana's penultimate preseason game. Nembhard is expected to open the regular season as Indiana's starting shooting guard.

Nesmith is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into this. The Pacers may be experimenting with different combinations, and it's also possible Nesmith could get an unannounced night off for this exhibition.

Barnhizer won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Barnhizer will shift to the second unit after getting the spot start in Monday's loss to the Hawks. In 40 minutes of action versus Atlanta, he provided 20 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Mara won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

With Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) back in the lineup, Mara will slide to the second unit. The rookie big man is fresh off posting a double-double in Monday's loss to Atlanta, during which he recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in 33 minutes.

Caruso will start Tuesday's preseason meeting with Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Chet Holmgren (quadriceps) will remain on the inactive list, opening the door for Caruso to enter the starting five. He'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.

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

Dix started Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta, recording 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds across 37 minutes. However, the rookie will return to a reserve role Tuesday as Oklahoma City starts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. Dix figures to see a significantly reduced workload with the Thunder's regulars back in action.

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

Oweh will shift to a reserve role as Oklahoma City starts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. With several established regulars returning to the starting lineup, the rookie could see fewer opportunities than he received during the Thunder's previous preseason contests.

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.