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  • Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Sunday

    Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.

    Williams will be joined on the sidelines by Donovan Clingan (leg) Sunday, so Duop Reath could be headed for a start and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. Portland doesn't play again until Thursday in New Orleans, giving Williams plenty of time to get over his current illness.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Not playing Sunday

    Clingan (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

    Clingan will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-leg contusion, which means Robert Williams and Duop Reath are slated for increased roles during Sunday's road game. Clingan's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Pelicans.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Back at practice, return date TBD

    Wembanyama (calf) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

    Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return to game action. McDonald previously relayed that Wembanyama appeared unlikely to play at all during the NBA Cup consolation schedule, which would've ruled the superstar out for Monday's game in New Orleans and Wednesday's road matchup against the Lakers. However, after Wembanyama participated in Sunday's practice, McDonald is reporting that the third-year phenom can be considered "iffy" for Wednesday's contest, while still being unlikely to play Monday. While the update is encouraging for Wembanyama, it's still far from clear when he'll suit up again. Following the two NBA Cup games, the Spurs return to action at home against the Wizards on Dec. 17.

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    Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Sunday

    Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

    Horford will miss both halves of Golden State's back-to-back set and has made only two appearances since Nov. 18. With Draymond Green (foot) also sidelined, Quinten Post, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gui Santos are all candidates for increased roles in the Warriors' frontcourt.

  • Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable Sunday

    Williams (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

    Williams is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Duop Reath will likely see a bump in minutes if Williams is ruled out, while Yang Hansen could enter the rotation, especially if Donovan Clingan (leg) remains on the shelf.

  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting sans Towns

    Robinson will start against the Magic on Sunday.

    With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) sidelined, Robinson will enter the starting five for the first time since Nov. 22. In nine starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 4.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 17.1 minutes per contest.

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    76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to probable

    Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

    Embiid wasn't seen at Sunday morning's shootaround, though he's now likely to play against the Lakers. The Sixers continue to manage the star big man's availability due to a left knee issue, and he has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9. Through eight regular-season appearances, Embiid has averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocks across 24.4 minutes per contest.

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    76ers' Joel Embiid: Not seen at shootaround

    Embiid (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, was not seen at the 76ers' portion of their morning shootaround that is open to the media, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

    Embiid is at risk of remaining on the bench for the third time in a four-game span, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If the star center is held out of Sunday's contest, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow are candidates for increased playing time. Embiid has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9, during which he has averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.5 minutes per tilt.

  • Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Ruled out Sunday

    Towns (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

    Towns is dealing with left calf tightness and will miss his first game of the season. The star big man's next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Raptors. With Towns sidelined, Mitchell Robinson will likely get the starting nod, while Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for increased playing time.

  • Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Double-doubles in start

    Raynaud contributed 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 25 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 win over the Heat.

    After scoring 25 points in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, Raynaud drew his first career start Saturday. The rookie second-rounder delivered an efficient performance from the field and finished with 12-plus points for the third time over his last four outings. Additionally, the Stanford product grabbed a game-high-tying 10 boards en route to his first double-double. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) set to remain on the shelf through at least mid-December, Raynaud could continue to get increased looks moving forward.

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