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Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to an apparent facial injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Sims was hit in the face while contesting a shot and exited to the locker room with 2:47 remaining in the opening quarter. Pete Nance will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Sims is unable to return.

Sims is starting Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

The Bucks are down Myles Turner (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). As a result, Sims will get the start in the middle. The 27-year-old is averaging 6.0 points, 6.6 boards, 1.2 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.1 steals in 10 starts this season.

Zubac (ankle) has been cleared to play Tuesday against New York.

Zubac was added to the injury report as questionable due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be good to go for Tuesday's clash. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his first three games as a Pacer.

Turner (calf) won't play Tuesday against Cleveland, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Turner was added to Milwaukee's injury report Monday with a right calf strain, and the team has since downgraded him to out. This will open up opportunities at center for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance.

Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Clarke hasn't played since Dec. 20 due to a right calf strain, though he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. The 29-year-old big man should be considered doubtful for future contests until Memphis offers an update on his progress.

Gafford (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Gafford is in danger of missing a fourth consecutive matchup due to illness, but the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's trending in the right direction. He'll likely need to see how he feels during shootaround and warmups before the Mavericks provide another update on his availability.

Robinson (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Indiana, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Robinson popped up on the injury report because of back tightness. However, it won't keep him off the floor Tuesday. The 27-year-old is coming off a four-point, 10-rebound, three-steal and two-block effort over 17 minutes in Sunday's win over Golden State. While he hasn't been a consistent producer offensively, there's a chance he will get more involved on the scoring end, considering Jalen Brunson (neck/ankle) won't suit up.

Jackson-Davis was assigned to the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jackson-Davis will be available to play in Raptors 905's matchup against the Motor City Cruise on Tuesday following this transaction. He hasn't seen much NBA action of late, averaging 2.0 rebounds in 2.8 minutes over four appearances since Feb. 28, so this will be an opportunity for the Indiana product to stay sharp.

Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Indiana.

Williams wasn't available for Monday's win over Brooklyn. If that trend continues Wednesday, Sidy Cissoko would presumably absorb most of the bench minutes behind Donovan Clingan. Cissoko had zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-0 FT), three rebounds and three assists against the Nets in 21 minutes of work.

Post (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Post was unable to take the floor Monday against Golden State due to a right foot injury. However, he's been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's clash, meaning he should at least have a chance to prove his health during shootaround and pregame warmups.