Carlson won't start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With the Thunder's regular starting five back at full strength, Carlson will move back to the second unit. While he could see the floor due to Jaylin Williams (heel) remaining sidelined, Carlson is not guaranteed significant playing time.

Wembanyama (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama was initially listed as questionable as the Spurs continue to limit his workload following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain, but the third-year center has officially been cleared to play. He made his return from the extended absence against the Thunder in the semifinals of the NBA Cup on Dec. 13, when he finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 21 minutes. Wembanyama has come off the bench in each of the four regular-season games since his return, and he'll continue to have his playing time monitored to reduce the risk of injury aggravation.

Filipowski will start against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

With Jusuf Nurkic (rest) unavailable, Filipowski will rejoin the starting five. In five starts during December, the second-year center has averaged 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per game.

Robinson will start against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

With OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson both sidelined with ankle issues Tuesday, Tyler Kolek and Robinson will join the first unit. In 10 starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 4.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 17.9 minutes per tilt.

Valanciunas (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Dallas.

Valanciunas has been battling through an illness over the last couple of days, but it hasn't prevented the veteran center from playing. He has served as the primary backup center behind Nikola Jokic, and the former is averaging 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 13.0 minutes per game in his first season in Denver.

Drummond is coming off the bench in Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, per Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Joel Embiid will replace Drummond in the first unit. For the year, Drummond has averaged 4.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 16.1 minutes per tilt across 13 games off the bench.

Powell is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.

Powell's next chance to return comes Thursday against the Warriors. Anthony Davis is set to play the majority of the center minutes Tuesday, while Daniel Gafford has the backup role all to himself.

Embiid (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

As expected, Embiid will shake off his probable tag due to an illness and return from a two-game absence. The star big man has appeared in four games in December, during which he has averaged 22.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks over 29.3 minutes per contest. He has shot just 37.7 percent from the field during that span.

Kalkbrenner is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

The rookie second-rounder will be sidelined for a second game in a row with the injury. Friday's matchup in Orlando marks his next chance to suit up. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out of action, the Hornets appear to be left with Moussa Diabate to handle the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday.

Powell is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.

Powell is expected to be downgraded to out at some point prior to Tuesday's tipoff. He's been outside of the Dallas rotation for three consecutive games, so the center minutes are unlikely to be changed by his likely absence.