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Kleber will play with the second unit while Daniel Gafford enters the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Wizards, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Kleber exiting the starting lineup could mark the beginning of a new trend in Gafford's second game with the Mavericks. Kleber is averaging 3.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 11 games off the bench this season.

Gafford is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Washington, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Gafford gets his first start with the Mavericks against his former team, four days after Washington traded him to Dallas. He is joined by fellow new addition P.J. Washington in the Mavericks' starting lineup Monday, with Derrick Jones and Maxi Kleber heading to the bench while Dereck Lively (nose) remains inactive.

Davis is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and a left hip spasm, Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Davis has suited up in four consecutive contests for the Lakers, averaging 22.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 3.0 blocks in 35.0 minutes per game during that stretch. Los Angeles commences a back-to-back versus Detroit and Utah, respectively, Tuesday and Wednesday, which could be a factor in Davis' upcoming likelihood to play.

Gibson will come off the bench for Monday's game against Houston, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Gibson will give way to Jericho Sims in the starting lineup. Gibson is averaging 1.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 13 games off the bench this season, although his workload is on the rise with Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) inactive.

Sims (illness) will start at center in Monday's game against Houston, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Sims will make his eighth start of the season with Taj Gibson representing his primary backup off the bench Monday while Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) sits for a second consecutive game. Though he's returning from a three-game absence of his own, Sims could nonetheless be in store for a sizable role Monday in light of the Knicks' dwindling frontcourt depth.

Zeller (knee) won't play Monday night against the Grizzlies.

Zeller is set to miss his second straight game while on the mend from left knee soreness. The 31-year-old is averaging only 5.2 minutes per contest in the new calendar year (13 appearances), so his absence shouldn't alter the Pelicans' rotation much.

Kleber (toe) is available for Monday's game against Washington, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Kleber continues to deal with a right small toe dislocation, but he was probable ahead of Monday's game and will officially be able to suit up once again. He could draw another start since Dereck Lively (nose) has been ruled out.

Sims (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Sims missed the last three games due to an illness, but he was probable ahead of Monday's game and has officially been cleared to return. Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out, so Sims could see increased run against Houston.

Hartenstein (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against Houston, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Hartenstein's next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday against Orlando. Taj Gibson started in Saturday's 125-111 loss to the Pacers in Hartenstein's place, but the Knicks could lean more heavily on Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims (illness) to cover the minutes at center Monday.

Sengun (back) will play Monday versus the Knicks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Sengun missed Saturday's contest due to lower back pain, but the 21-year-old will suit up Monday. He joins a Rockets frontcourt that will be without Tari Eason (leg) and Cam Whitmore (ankle).