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Muscala (concussion) is questionable Sunday against the Magic.

No surprise here, as Muscala was diagnosed with a concussion Friday. If he can't suit up, Kevin Knox would be a candidate for increased playing time.

Turner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Turner missed Friday's game against the Kings, though it was the second leg of a back-to-back set and it's possible the Pacers were being cautious. Jalen Smith (back) is also questionable for Indiana, meaning they may have to rely on Isaiah Jackson again if they are shorthanded versus the Hornets.

Zubac (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Clippers slapped a four-week timetable on Zubac back on Jan. 16, but their starting center appears to be way ahead of schedule. Mason Plumlee has been holding down the fort at center in Zubac's absence with Daniel Theis soaking up the backup minutes. If Zubac does get the green light to return, he'll likely have restrictions early on.

Bagley (back) won't play in Sunday's game against the Suns.

Bagley will sit out for a second straight game, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return Wednesday against the Cavaliers. On Friday versus Miami, the Wizards utilized a lot of smaller lineups, with Corey Kispert seeing extended minutes at power forward.

Porter (back) will not play in Sunday's game against the Thunder, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Porter will miss his second straight game Sunday, and with the matchup with the Thunder marking the front end of a back-to-back set, the two-way player will most likely remain out for Monday's game in New Orleans, too. Until Porter is cleared for game action, Thaddeus Young should remain unchallenged for the backup minutes at center behind starter Jakob Poeltl.

Kornet (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Kornet is expected to return after three consecutive games on the sidelines. Boston's backup center is averaging 6.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 19.1 minutes over his past 10 games.

Collins is considered probable to play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Collins presumably picked up the injury in Friday's loss to the Pelicans. Given his probable designation, the issue does not appear to be serious, but final confirmation on his status is unlikely to come until closer to game time.

Embiid has been diagnosed with a displaced flap in his left meniscus and is evaluating his treatment options, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Embiid's injury is not a setback related to the previous left knee issue, which he was wearing a brace for at the time of Tuesday's incident involving his meniscus. Rest and rehab or a surgical procedure are both potential options, but Embiid and the 76ers have yet to determine his recovery plan. A displaced meniscal flap entails a partial tearing of a component of the meniscus, often with a fragment of torn meniscus displacing into the knee and causing irritation. The severity and specific location of Embiid's tear are factors that will dictate treatment, but he is out indefinitely until a course of action is established.

Allen (ankle) is participating in Cleveland's morning shootaround in advance of Saturday's game against the Spurs, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen partaking in Cleveland's normal gameday routine bodes well for his availability Saturday, although he remains questionable to play. Evan Mobley (rest/knee) is officially active, but he would likely remain on a minutes restriction even if Allen cannot suit up.

Carter accumulated 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Friday's 108-106 victory over Minnesota.

Carter led all Magic players in rebounds while hauling in a season-high total en route to a double-double performance in a winning effort. Carter, who was one of five players with a double-digit point total, has recorded 10 or more rebounds in three games this year, all of which have ended in a double-double outing.