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Plumlee isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Ivica Zubac will replace Mason Plumlee in the starting five Wednesday. Plumlee is averaging 5.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench this season.

Muscala is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Muscala will make just his fourth start of the season Wednesday. The veteran big man is averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes across his previous three appearances.

Davis (hip/Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis was labeled questionable on the Lakers' initial injury report due to lingering hip and Achilles issues that caused him to miss a pair of contests. With Thursday's tilt being the opening leg of a back-to-back, Davis could have a heightened chance at sitting out. If he ends up missing, expect Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood to pick up the slack.

Ayton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to an illness.

If Ayton is unable to give it a go, Duop Reath would get an opportunity to start, and he'd make for an intriguing streamer. Ayton managers can expect to get another update following Thursday's shootaround.

Porter (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Porter will miss a fourth straight game due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up will be Friday versus Houston.

Sims (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Sims is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a non-COVID illness. If Sims is ruled out, Taj Gibson will likely continue to receive increased playing time behind Isaiah Hartenstein.

Lively (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Lively will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game due to a broken nose. He underwent a procedure to reset the nose Monday, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action. His next chance to do so will be Saturday against Oklahoma City.

Lopez (personal) is probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Lopez has missed three straight games due to personal issues, and the Bucks are 1-2 during that stretch. They'll likely get their center back for a tough matchup versus Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Khris Middleton (ankle) is out and Damian Lillard (ankle) is questionable.

Kleber (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Kleber has been available for the last six matchups, but he continues to deal with a dislocated toe. He's started in his last three appearances, averaging 14.0 points, 3.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game.

Porter (back) is now listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Porter is expected to miss his fourth straight game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to doubtful due to back spasms. Thaddeus Young will likely continue to receive increased playing time if Porter is further downgraded to out.