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Kessler (nose) won't play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Kessler suffered a nasal fracture in Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers, and the Jazz will continue to monitor him closely for swelling and inflammation. For now, Kessler can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors. In the meantime, Omer Yurtseven could step into a larger role as the Jazz's starting center with John Collins (back) also sidelined.

Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Friday will mark Collins' third straight game on the sideline due to back spasms. With Walker Kessler (nose) set to join Collins on the inactive list, Omer Yurtseven and Micah Potter could be headed for heavy minutes at center.

Robinson (ankle) is available to face the Kings on Thursday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Robinson was initially listed as questionable due to injury management, but the big man will feature and should continue to come off the bench. Robinson has averaged 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across 14.0 minutes per game in his three appearances since his return.

Embiid (knee) is good to go for Thursday's game in Miami, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Embiid was able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll be out there, and perhaps he'll clear 30 minutes in his second game back from a 29-game absence due to a knee injury.

Gibson (hamstring) is doubtful against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Gibson has made just one appearance for the Pistons since the All-Star break. With the team having nothing to play for, it seems unlikely he'll suit up again before the season ends April 14.

Embiid (knee) is expected to play Thursday against the Heat, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Embiid is officially being listed as questionable on the injury report, but he was a full participant at shootaround, and head coach Nick Nurse said he's expecting the reigning NBA MVP to be out there. That said, the 76ers still want Embiid to get through his pregame routine before he's officially cleared, so he's essentially going to be a game-time decision.

Clarke (rest) won't play in Friday's game against the Pistons.

Clarke will take the night off for the front end of a back-to-back set following his recent return from Achilles surgery, but the expectation is that he'll be back in action Saturday versus the 76ers. While appearing in each of the Grizzlies' last four games, Clarke has averaged 12.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.0 minutes.

Bamba (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Bamba didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround Thursday and will be forced to miss a second consecutive game due to an illness. Even if healthy, Bamba would have been uncertain to be included in the rotation after Joel Embiid made his return from meniscus surgery earlier in the week.

Holmes (toe) is questionable for Friday's game versus Portland.

Holmes has missed the past four games due to a bruised big toe on his left foot, and that number could hit five Friday night. If he's forced to spend another game watching from the sidelines, Tristan Vukcevic and Eugene Omoruyi will continue to split Holmes' minutes.

Badji is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to lower back soreness.

Even while being available, Badji hasn't appeared in Portland's last two contests. If the 21-year-old big man is ruled out against Washington, it shouldn't impact Portland's rotation.