Gonzalez will start in Thursday's preseason game versus the Cavaliers, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis:Gonzalez is auditioning for a prominent role in the rotation, so he will need to be at his best during the preseason. The 20-year-old started three times during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 6.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.7 steals over 22.0 minutes per contest in those appearances.
