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Davis (Achilles/hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Despite having extra time off during the All-Star break, Davis remains on the Lakers' injury report with Achilles and hip issues -- the same injuries that consistently put him on the injury report in the first half of the season. However, he's likely to play Thursday in the opening leg of a back-to-back set, and he'll likely assume a larger usage rate with LeBron James (ankle) sidelined.

Sabonis (illness) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Sabonis was unable to participate in Wednesday's practice due to a non-Covid illness and is trending toward being held out of Kings' first game following the All-Star Break. Sabonis hasn't missed a game this season, but expect Sacramento to deploy a mix of Trey Lyles, Alex Len and JaVale McGee at the center position Thursday if Sabonis sits.

Kleber (toe) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

Kleber is expected to return to action Thursday after missing Dallas' previous contest with a right dislocated toe. Encouragingly, Kleber participated in Wednesday's practice, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports. If Kleber is upgraded to available, he will likely serve as a primary backup in the Mavericks' frontcourt.

Lively (nose) is probable to play Thursday against the Suns.

Lively should be available for Thursday's game and will likely flirt with close to 20 minutes off the bench. Per Grant Afseth of SI.com, Lively was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. His upside has been hindered with the addition of Daniel Gafford, but as long as he's able to approach 20 minutes, that should be enough floor time for him to make an impact in fantasy hoops.

Zeller (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Houston.

Zeller is in danger of missing his fifth straight game due to left knee soreness. Even when available, the veteran big man hasn't received enough playing time to receive significant fantasy consideration.

Horford (toe) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) both missed Boston's final game before the All-Star break but will return to action Thursday. Xavier Tillman will also be available to make his Celtics debut, so Horford may not be needed as much against Chicago, as top-seeded Boston will presumably try to keep the veteran as fresh as possible for a postseason run.

Tillman (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Chicago, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Tillman has been dealing with a left knee injury in recent weeks and hasn't yet been able to make his debut for the Celtics after being traded from Memphis to Boston in early February. However, he'll be able to suit up as the Celtics resume play following the All-Star break. The 25-year-old should compete with Luke Kornet for reserve center minutes now that he's healthy.

Porzingis (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis tweaked his ankle in Boston's final game heading into the break, but he'll be good to go for Thursday's matchup and should see his usual workload. Over his last seven appearances, Porzingis has averaged 23.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.

Hartenstein (Achilles) is listed as probable on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the 76ers.

Hartenstein is expected to return to action Thursday after missing the Knicks' final three games before the All-Star break due to a left Achilles injury. The 25-year-old big man has logged back-to-back practices and should reclaim his starting spot from Jericho Sims.

Turner (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Pistons.

Turner skipped Indiana's final game heading into the All-Star break with an illness, but he's had plenty of time to recover and should be slated for his usual workload Thursday night. His return to the active roster will likely result in Isaiah Jackson heading back to the second unit.