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Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said after Monday's 136-126 loss to the Bulls that Okongwu didn't play the final 3:58 of the contest due to a toe injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. He posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes prior to departing.

Okongwu's status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's game against Charlotte. Snyder didn't go into much detail regarding the severity of Okongwu's injury, but Atlanta may have merely been exercising an abundance of caution with the 23-year-old. Clint Capela (groin) isn't expected to be available until after the All-Star break, so if Okongwu ends up sitting out Wednesday, Atlanta could be forced to rely heavily on Bruno Fernando as its fill-in starter at center. Starting power forward Jalen Johnson could also see some action as a small-ball center.

Reed finished with 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 123-121 win over the Cavaliers.

Reed is averaging 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17 games as a starter this season. The 24-year-old grades is a quality two-way rebounder and defensive playmaker, with Monday's production being indicative of realistic rest-of-season expectations.

Richards finished with 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Monday's 111-102 win over the Pacers.

Richards was one of three Hornets with at least nine rebounds Tuesday, fueling a 46 to 32 advantage over Indiana in the rebounding battle. He has burst onto the scene as a top nightly rebounder, and his 67.9 percent shooting is the third-highest mark in the league.

Turner ended Monday's 111-102 loss to the Hornets with 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes.

Turner poured in Indiana's first 11 points of the game, but he delivered modest output down the stretch of the contest. Monday represented Turner's second consecutive game with at least 20 points and his 19th game with 20-plus points this season.

Reath (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Reath has missed two straight contests while recovering from a right knee injury, but he should be cleared in time to take the court Tuesday evening. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

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.