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Collins had 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 victory over the Knicks.

Collins led the Jazz on the glass and has now snagged 27 rebounds over his last two appearances. He also turned in a solid scoring performance, ending the night third on his squad behind Lauri Markkanen (34 points) and Collin Sexton (25 points). Collins has been able to remain with the first unit following the return of Walker Kessler due to a recent injury to Kyle Filipowski (ankle), though a decision will need to be made by Utah on who gets to stick with the starters once the frontcourt returns to health.

Clingan (knee) is available to return to Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Clingan briefly exited Saturday's game due to a left knee injury. However, after being checked on by trainers in the locker room, he returned to the bench and will be available for the fourth quarter.

Clingan (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Clingan went to the locker room with a trainer to be evaluated for an unspecified injury. While he's sidelined, Duop Reath should see an uptick in minutes off the Blazers' bench.

Davis (foot) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Denver, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Davis was listed as probable for Saturday's contest due to left plantar fasciitis, but he will continue to play through the injury. Since and including Nov. 1, Davis has averaged 31.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game.

Collins is not starting Saturday against the Warriors.

Collins will return to the bench due to Victor Wembanyama's (knee) return, and the veteran should operate as Wembanyama's primary backup. When playing off the bench this season, he's averaging 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.3 blocks per game.

Robbins (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Robbins returns following a one-game absence. However, he's not expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench as a depth option in the frontcourt and shouldn't have a big impact on Milwaukee's rotation.

Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Ayton will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a sprained right finger, and his next chance to play will be Monday against the Grizzlies. Donovan Clingan should serve as the Trail Blazers' starting center Saturday due to Ayton being sidelined.

Wembanyama (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Interim coach Mitch Johnson relayed Saturday that Wembanyama will have his minutes monitored in his return from a three-game absence due to a right knee injury, per Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com. Zach Collins will likely retreat to the bench, but he should still see meaningful playing time in a reserve role with Wembanyama operating under a minutes restriction.

Gafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to left shoulder soreness.

Gafford has been playing off the bench in recent games, as head coach Jason Kidd is testing to see how Dereck Lively performs in a starting role. However, Gafford has been posting solid numbers off the bench, scoring in double digits in his five appearances since the move and averaging 7.2 rebounds per game in that span. If he's out, then Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell would be in line to see more frontcourt minutes off the bench.

Carter (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Carter's absence streak will extend to 11 games Saturday due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.