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Carlson is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Carlson will get his first crack with the first unit due to the absences of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Chet Holmgren (illness) and Jaylin Williams (heel). Carlson is averaging 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.3 minutes over 18 appearances this season but should be in store for more chances to make an impact Monday night.

Filipowski isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Filipowski will return to a bench role following the return of Lauri Markkanen from a groin injury. Filipowski has scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances off the bench but was most recently held to two points in his last showing as a reserve Dec. 12 against Memphis.

Duren (shoulder) is available for Monday's game in Portland.

Duren was previously listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. He's posted a double-double in two straight games and will look to make it three in a row Monday evening with a favorable matchup versus the Trail Blazers.

Plumlee has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness. He'll finish the night with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds in 10 minutes.

It's unclear as to when Plumlee suffered the injury, but the team has elected to shut him down for the night. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington until further notice.

Jackson is having his head evaluated and will not return to Monday's game versus the Celtics.

Jackson will end his evening with one block and one turnover in two minutes off the bench. His next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Bucks, and for now, Jackson should be considered questionable for that one.

Valanciunas (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Valanciunas was a late addition to the injury report Monday, though he'll shed his probable tag due to an illness. Over his last five games, the veteran big man has averaged 10.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest.

Niederhauser (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Niederhauser has missed LA's last two games with a knee injury but has received the green light to suit up Tuesday. He hasn't had much of a role this season for the parent club and has appeared in only three games since Dec. 1, averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.3 minutes over that stretch.

Adams (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Adams took a seat for Sunday's matchup with the Kings, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night. The big man is averaging 3.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games.

Ayton (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Ayton was a full participant in Monday's practice and is set for a return following a two-game absence. He had averaged a double-double in his previous five games before going down with the elbow injury, so his presence should provide a boost for LA with Luka Doncic (leg) and Rui Hachimura (groin) sidelined.

Plumlee is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

The veteran center is getting the start in place of the injured Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow). Plumlee logged 23 minutes in his lone start of the season during the Nov. 23 loss in Atlanta, so a rise in streaming appeal should be expected Monday.