What happened: Tyrese Haliburton carries a questionable designation with left hamstring tightness alongside backcourt mate Andrew Nembhard, who is managing neck soreness ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Forwards Aaron Nesmith (left hamstring strain) and Obi Toppin (left hand sprain) are both listed as probable, while guard Ben Sheppard remains out.

Why it matters: Backcourt continuity remains in flux early in the 2026-27 regular season after Andrew Nembhard missed Monday's game while Aaron Nesmith was cleared to play despite his ongoing hamstring strain. Having both Nesmith and Obi Toppin trending toward active status helps offset Sheppard's absence on the wing if either questionable guard is limited.

What to watch: Final active statuses for Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard will be confirmed following pregame warmups on Wednesday before tipoff against the Philadelphia 76ers.