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Richards (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Richards missed the first leg of the back-to-back set, a 99-98 loss to the Knicks, but the big man will return here to add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt. Richards will play for the first time since Nov. 1, meaning he'll return from a 14-game absence.

Sharpe (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Sharpe was cleared for on-court activities Nov. 27, and while his return should come soon, he'll be out for this matchup against the Magic. The big man will aim to return for the second leg of a back-to-back set against the Bulls on Monday.

Porzingis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to knee injury management, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis recorded 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 138-129 victory over the Bulls, but it wouldn't be strange to see him get a day off. Sunday's contest will be the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics could choose to rest the big man either Sunday or Monday against the Heat. Porzingis has accounted for 37 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 48 minutes in his first two games of the season.

Horford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Horford came off the bench in the 138-129 win over the Bulls, though he racked up only two points, a rebound and three assists across 25 minutes. His questionable tag could be concerning for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is also questionable. If both are out, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet would be candidates to see more time in the frontcourt.

Ayton racked up 26 points (11-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 115-106 victory over the Kings.

The veteran center fell just short of his 10th double-double of the season. Ayton's 26 points were a season high, in addition to leading Portland on the night, and he appears fully recovered from the finger sprain that cost him seven games earlier this month.

Sabonis closed with 21 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 115-106 loss to Portland.

It was the fourth triple-double of the season for Sabonis, with the last coming Nov. 6 against the Raptors. The veteran center has delivered at least a double-double in 17 straight games after falling a couple boards short on Opening Night, and in five contests since returning from a minor back issue, Sabonis has averaged 21.2 points, 13.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes while shooting 59.7 percent from the floor and 46.7 percent (7-for-15) from beyond the arc.

Williams (foot) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

The Hornets recalled Williams from the G League's Greensboro Swarm after he got in some practice time earlier this week, but the big man looks like he'll still need more time to recover from a left foot tendon strain before making his season debut. After Saturday's contest, the Hornets will have off the next two days before returning to action Tuesday versus the 76ers.

Davis recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 101-93 loss to the Thunder.

It's the 12th double-double of the season for Davis, including four straight and eight in the last nine contests. Over that nine-game stretch, the 31-year-old star is averaging 25.6 points, 12.7 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor.

Hartenstein closed Friday's 101-93 victory over the Lakers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes.

The 18 boards were a season high for Hartenstein, who produced his fourth straight double-double since making his Thunder debut Nov. 20. The veteran center has stabilized a frontcourt that had been struggling in the absence of Chet Holmgren (hip), and Hartenstein could hold down the starting job into February depending on how quickly Holmgren recovers from his fractured hip.

Adebayo racked up 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 121-111 win over the Raptors.

Adebayo didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 16 shots to score 14 points. However, fantasy managers won't be too worried about his lack of efficiency if he can continue to put up outstanding numbers in other categories like he did Friday. This was Adebayo's first triple-double of the season, and he also has notched five double-doubles in 13 outings since the beginning of November.