The Scoop: Kleber is dealing with an abdominal muscle strain and is in jeopardy of missing the Lakers' regular-season opener. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Jaxson Hayes will likely see a slight bump in playing time.

 The Scoop: Capela sat out Thursday's preseason finale but will return to game action in Houston's regular-season opener. The veteran big man is expected to provide frontcourt depth behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams this season, though he isn't guaranteed significant playing time.

 The Scoop: An ankle sprain could cost Crawford the season opener Tuesday. Even if he's upgraded to available, the two-way player wouldn't be a lock to see the floor against Oklahoma City.

 The Scoop: Finney-Smith remains without a timetable to return, leaving him in doubt for game action until Houston offers another update on his status. The Rockets could need Jeff Green to pick up some minutes off the bench until Finney-Smith is cleared to return.

 The Scoop: The Rockets were hopeful that Tate would be able to play for the season opener, but he'll need to miss at least one game. His next chance to return is Friday against Detroit. Tari Eason is set to see plenty of minutes off the bench Tuesday.

 The Scoop: Caruso will suit up in the Thunder's regular-season opener after exiting Thursday's preseason finale with an apparent ankle injury. The 31-year-old swingman is expected to receive an uptick in playing time against Houston due to Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) being sidelined.

 The Scoop: Exum barely participated in practice at the start of training camp, and he's been sidelined for two weeks due to a knee issue. The veteran guard is without a timetable for a return, rendering him unlikely for action at the onset of the regular season Wednesday against San Antonio.

 The Scoop: Jones can be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's season opener in Phoenix. If he's not feeling well enough to play, it's possible Doug McDermott will enter the Kings' rotation.

 The Scoop: It doesn't sound like a significant issue, though it's enough to leave Ware's status in the dark for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic. If he can't play, it's possible Jaime Jaquez will be needed to make a spot start.

 The Scoop: This doesn't come as a shock, given that the veteran big man has had his workload managed in this way for several years now. Golden State's first back-to-back set comes Thursday against Denver and then Friday against Portland, meaning Horford will likely sit for one of those contests.