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Queta agreed to a standard contract with the Celtics on Monday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta will be eligible for the postseason after securing the team's 15th roster spot. He's appeared in 26 games this season for Boston, averaging 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 11.4 minutes. Despite signing a standard contract, Queta remains with the G League's Maine Celtics and is expected to play for the team in Game 1 of the G League Finals versus the Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday.

Nurkic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle sprain.

Nurkic logged 31 minutes in Sunday's 113-105 loss to New Orleans, and though no reports emerged during the game that he was nagged by any sort of injury, hsi status will now need to be monitored in advance of Tuesday's contest. Tuesday also marks the beginning of a back-to-back set for the Suns, with a rematch versus the Clippers on deck Wednesday. The Suns have posted a 1-4 record without Nurkic this season.

Badji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to low back soreness.

Badji was also listed on the team's injury report as questionable leading up to Sunday's game, and he was ultimately able to go. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff.

Theis (thumb) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Theis was held out of Sunday's matchup against the Cavs due to a left thumb sprain. He'll likely need to make it through morning shootaround and pregame warmups to get the green light to suit up Tuesday.

Davis (eye) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis was forced to leave Sunday's clash against the Timberwolves after suffering an eye injury, and his availability for Tuesday is currently up in the air. He'll likely need to prove his health in morning shootaround to have a chance to suit up.

Jokic is probable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to left hip inflammation.

Jokic is once again listed on the injury report with a hip injury, but it shouldn't force him to miss any time. Expect the team to confirm his availability closer to tipoff.

Kessler (nose) won't play Tuesday against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Kessler will miss his third straight contest since suffering a broken nose. Omer Yurtseven should be in line for another start at center with John Collins (back) also out.

Collins (back) will not play Tuesday versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Collins is joined by Walker Kessler (nose) and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) as the cast of multi-game absences in Utah's frontcourt. Omer Yurtseven will likely continue operating in the starting lineup, while Darius Bazley has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back contests.

Holmes (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Holmes has missed six straight games due to a left big toe contusion. Marvin Bagley (knee) remains out, while Tristan Vukcevic (knee) is questionable, so Washington's frontcourt may be extremely shorthanded versus Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid.

Horford is questionable for Tuesday's matchup in Milwaukee due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) are both questionable, but the rest of Boston's roster will be available Tuesday. If both big men are downgraded to out, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett would be candidates for increased playing time.