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Porter won't return to Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to back spasms, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished scoreless in five minutes with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one turnover.

Porter has had some tough luck with injuries throughout his career, and especially so over the past week. An eye abrasion cut short consecutive appearances last week before he returned to play 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's one-point loss to Atlanta, but Porter's night came to an early end once again Tuesday, this time due to a different health concern. Even if Porter is able to quickly move past the back injury ahead of Friday's game against the Rockets, he could find himself outside of the rotation, as the Raptors are expected to get starting center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) back for that contest. The Raptors would presumably keep only one of Porter or Thaddeus Young in the rotation as Poeltl's primary backup.

Holmgren is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain.

Holmgren assumedly sprained his ankle against the Timberwolves and is now in danger of missing his first contest of the season. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams will likely receive increased playing time if Holmgren is ruled out.

Poeltl (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl will miss his 11th straight game Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a left ankle sprain. Poeltl's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Houston.

Turner (back) will play Tuesday versus Boston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Turner will return from a one-game absence due to back spasms. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) has also been cleared for action, providing a boon to Indiana's offense as well as Turner's fantasy upside.

Kornet (hamstring) will not play Tuesday versus Indiana, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Kornet will miss his second consecutive game due to left hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old's next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against Los Angeles. Kristaps Porzingis should operate in a large role Tuesday, while Oshae Brissett or Lamar Stevens could be incorporated into the center rotation.

Porzingis (ankle) is active for Tuesday's game against Indiana.

Porzingis has been dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he will return from a two-game absence Tuesday. He represents Boston's lone available big man, as Al Horford (neck) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) are both unavailable.

Lively has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to a broken nose, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Lively took a forearm to the face with two minutes remaining in Monday's win over Orlando, bleeding profusely but remaining in the game and making his free throws. Lively will be sidelined Wednesday, although he will have until Saturday to heal before the Mavericks' ensuing contest. Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell will likely soak up the majority of minutes at center in his stead.

Collins (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday versus Orlando.

Collins is at risk of missing his third consecutive game due to right ankle soreness. The 26-year-old has a lengthy history of foot and ankle injuries, so San Antonio could opt to exercise an abundance of caution with his return.

Bol (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Bol hasn't played since Jan. 11. Even if he's cleared to suit up, Bol would likely be limited to a modest reserve role.

Jokic is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City due to lower back pain.

Jokic has not missed a game since Nov. 27, although he has operated with a mammoth workload lately, averaging 36.1 minutes across his last seven games. If Jokic doesn't suit up Wednesday, DeAndre Jordan would likely start in his place, while Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji could earn minutes at center to face off against Chet Holmgren, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams of Oklahoma City.