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Zubac is questionable versus Memphis on Monday due to right calf soreness.

Zubac was a late addition to the injury report which is an ominous sign for fantasy managers. He's yet to miss a game this season, and this is the first report of a calf issue. If he's unable to go, the Clippers could turn to Mo Bamba and Nicolas Batum to pick up the slack.

Collins (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Collins was previously listed as questionable, but it appears that the Jazz are preparing to be without him. Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler may have to play a bit more as a result, and Kyle Filipowski could see some rotation minutes after being recalled from the G League.

Missi accumulated 21 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 132-129 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Missi missed just three of his 12 shots from the field Sunday and finished just one rebound away from recording what would've been his fourth double-double of December. The rookie out of Baylor has been a pleasant surprise this season and is averaging 12.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in 10 outings this month.

Jokic finished Sunday's 132-129 overtime win over New Orleans with 27 points (11-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes.

Jokic recorded a triple-double for the fourth time across nine December appearances, and if that figure sounds low, it's because the star big man accomplished that feat seven times in his first 11 outings of the campaign. Jokic continues to deliver as a first-overall pick across all fantasy formats, and managers who trusted him to be the first pick are certainly reaping the benefits of what has been an outstanding individual season for the three-time MVP winner.

New York recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Sunday.

Hukporti will provide the Knicks with some depth in the post in Monday's game against the Raptors, but he's unlikely to see any minutes if the contest is competitive.

The Jazz list Collins as questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left hip contusion.

Collins previously missed a Nov. 27 loss to the Nuggets due to a knee contusion, but he's started in each of the ensuing nine games while averaging 17.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest. The big man is now nursing a new health concern heading into the Jazz's three-game week, and official word on his status for Monday's contest may not arrive until closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Perhaps in anticipation of a potential Collins absence, the Jazz brought back Kyle Filipowski from his G League assignment to provide an extra body in the frontcourt. Filipowski could be a candidate to start alongside Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler if Collins is unable to play.

Sengun logged 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 victory over the Raptors.

The double-double was Sengun's 19th of the season, tying him with Nikola Jokic and Ivica Zubac for sixth in the league, while Sunday's performance was only the third time this season the fourth-year center has produced multiple blocks and steals in the same game. Over the last 10 games, Sengun has averaged 19.4 points, 10.5 boards, 6.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks.

Sabonis registered 17 points (8-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 21 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 loss to Indiana.

The 28-year-old center put together a solid revenge game against the team that traded him to Sacramento in Feb. 2022, with the 21 boards being a new season high for Sabonis. The double-double was his league-leading 26th in 28 appearances, and through 10 games in December, Sabonis is averaging 22.4 points, 14.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.8 steals while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent (9-for-22) from long distance.

Turner logged 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 victory over Sacramento.

It's the third time in the last six games that Turner has delivered multiple blocks and steals. The 28-year-old center hasn't pulled down more than seven boards in any December contest, and through nine appearances this month, he's averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 2.1 threes, 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals.

Bol (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Bol will miss a second straight game due to a left knee contusion, and his next opportunity to play will be in a rematch against Denver on Christmas Day. Bol's absence won't make much of an impact on the Suns' rotation, as he's cracked double-digit minutes just once across seven regular-season games.