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Edgecombe woke up sore ahead of Friday’s preseason finale against the Celtics and did not play. His health has improved since then, and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said the second-year guard is on track to be available for Tuesday’s season opener. Edgecombe will take his usual starting spot alongside fellow guard Tyrese Maxey.

Wagner exited Friday’s preseason finale against the Heat in the third quarter with right shoulder soreness. He was limited to light work in Sunday’s practice, and the Magic will continue to evaluate Wagner leading into Wednesday’s opener against the Hawks. If Franz can’t play, Tristan da Silva is the likely replacement in the starting lineup.

Injured just before training camp began, Black did not play in any of Orlando’s preseason games. He’s progressing in his recovery and practiced on Sunday, with Magic head coach Sean Sweeney saying Black “is moving well and will keep ramping up.” It’s unknown if Black will be available for Wednesday’s opener against the Hawks, but things are trending in the right direction.

Claxton injured his hamstring in early October and did not play in any of the Bulls’ preseason games. While he has been able to do a little more in practice each day, the Bulls are being cautious about bringing Claxton back. He’s likely the only rotation player who won’t be available for Wednesday’s season opener against the Raptors, meaning Jalen Smith will start at center. Smith is worth selecting with a late-round pick in fantasy drafts.

Collins, who underwent season-ending toe surgery in February, did not play in any of the Bulls’ preseason games because of a quad injury. However, he has progressed in his recovery and is expected to be available for Wednesday’s season opener against the Raptors. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) still limited in practice, Collins should play rotation minutes. However, given the time missed, his minutes will likely be limited, meaning more playing time for expected starter Jalen Smith.

Penda, who injured his right hamstring early in training camp, sustained a different injury in the same muscle during Friday’s preseason finale. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the second-year forward has been diagnosed with a partial tear. How much time Penda misses will depend on how the hamstring responds to treatment, so he should be considered out indefinitely. Managers in dynasty leagues should stash him in an IL spot if possible, but Penda should not be rostered in redraft leagues.

Of the three players the Bucks waived on Saturday, Nance is the most notable name. He signed a two-year deal in July, but it wasn’t fully guaranteed. The Bucks could re-sign Nance to a two-way deal, but he would have to clear waivers first. Broome was a salary-cap casualty in Philadelphia, and the 76ers traded him to the Clippers earlier this offseason. After the Clippers waived him, he signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Bucks. Stephens was also on an Exhibit 10 contract; he and Broome would be in line for bonuses if they spend 60 days with the Bucks’ G League affiliate.

Throughout the preseason, reports suggested Brown was well-positioned to make the Knicks’ Opening Night roster. However, with owner James Dolan making it clear he wanted to avoid the second apron at all costs, New York needed to move someone to keep Brown. Apparently, the front office couldn’t make a move, so they waived Brown. Players with contracts seen as movable, including Pacôme Dadiet and Tyler Kolek, will stay put for now.

Bradley, who played 41 games between Indiana and Atlanta last season, was in camp with the Knicks before being waived on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 center, who suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s preseason game against Toronto, spent his first three NBA seasons with the Jazz. Bradley gives Utah another option at center, as the team is currently without starter Jusuf Nurkić due to injury.

Jackson was the starter throughout the preseason, so Saturday’s news is not a complete surprise. However, the confirmation makes him an even better option for fantasy managers who need a center in the later rounds of their drafts. Brook Lopez will be the backup, and that limits his fantasy value considerably.