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Head coach Jason Kidd stated Kleber (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery but wouldn't speak on whether the center would return during the team's current homestand, Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban reports.

The Mavs have four more games after Thursday on the current homestand, so the fact that Kidd is unwilling to commit to a return during that time likely means Kleber will miss at least a few more contests. Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell should handle the majority of the backup center minutes until Kleber returns.

Adams (knee) will play Thursday night against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Adams was added to the injury report as questionable due to a knee issue, but he's been given the green light to suit up in Dallas. He made his season debut Monday, finishing with six points and three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.

Theis (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Theis departed Wednesday's matchup with Golden State early after suffering a right ankle injury, and the issue could force him to miss additional time. He'll likely be re-evaluated Friday during morning shootaround and leading up to tipoff to determine his availability.

Missi is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right lower abdominal contusion.

Missi was held to only 12 minutes in Wednesday's clash against the Warriors due to the same injury, so it's no surprise to see he's landed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game. The team will undoubtedly monitor the rookie closely leading up to tipoff to determine whether he can suit up.

Turned (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.

Turner was also deemed questionable for Indiana's previous contest before ultimately being ruled out with a left ankle sprain. If Turner is unable to suit up against New Orleans, Isaiah Jackson should draw another start.

Zeller (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Kings.

Zeller has yet to suit up this season due to personal reasons. The veteran big man's next chance to rejoin the team is for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.

Robinson (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Robinson continues to miss time while dealing with a left knee sprain. However, his absence won't affect Sacramento's rotation.

Williams (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Williams will miss his fifth game to start the season Friday while dealing with a left foot strain. Nick Richards should continue to start in his absence. While there is no timetable for Williams' return, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with Boston.

Claxton (hamstring) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Claxton will return to action Friday after sitting out the second leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back. While the 25-year-old big man is expected to re-enter the starting lineup soon, it is unclear if that will come against Chicago.

Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Bitadze could miss his third straight game Friday due to a left foot strain. However, Bitadze's potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Orlando's rotation.