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Turner (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Turner has been working through a right calf issue for the last couple of weeks, but he will be able to play despite Monday's game being the second leg of a back-to-back set. Since and including Nov. 1, Turner has averaged 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.9 blocks over 33.1 minutes per game.

Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

As expected, Kornet and Al Horford (illness) have been downgraded from doubtful to out, However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Kornet's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

Missi (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against Indiana, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Missi was sidelined for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left shoulder soreness, but he will be available to play Monday. Missi was in the Pelicans' starting lineup in the 11 games prior to his injury, and over that span he averaged 7.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.9 minutes per game.

Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

As expected, Horford has been downgraded from doubtful to out along with Luke Kornet (hamstring). However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Horford's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

Porzingis (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

As expected, Porzingis has been upgraded from probable to available and will make his season debut Monday. With Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) out, Porzingis will start Monday but probably won't play 30-plus minutes.

Claxton is doubtful for Monday's game against the Warriors due to lower back soreness.

Claxton was a very late addition to the injury report and is now expected to sit out the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set. The Nets were already going to be shorthanded, but Claxton's expected absence puts their frontcourt in serious jeopardy, with Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson likely playing heavy minutes at center.

Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Charlotte.

Carter will miss his 12th straight game due to left plantar fasciitis, and his next opportunity to play will be against Chicago on Wednesday. Goga Bitadze should continue to serve as the Magic's starting center due to Carter's injury.

Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Adams will miss the first half of Houston's upcoming back-to-back set, marking a second straight absence after he missed the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday. This is the first multi-game absence for the veteran since the beginning of the season, and he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

Hayes (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Hayes has been sidelined for nearly two weeks due to a left ankle sprain, but he's progressing towards a return which is great news for the Lakers. In 10 appearances this season, Hayes made a strong impact in limited minutes with averages of 6.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks.

Turner (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Turner has appeared in three straight games for the Pacers, but he's back on the injury report with a familiar issue. Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Pacers could hold him out as a precaution. If Turner is unable to play, the Pacers could turn to Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin to pick up the slack.