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Robinson will be deployed off the bench Tuesday against the 76ers.

Robinson drew a rare start Sunday with both Wendell Carter (ankle) and Goga Bitadze (ankle) sidelined. However, Robinson will retreat to his usual bench role now that Orlando's center group has returned to health.

Bitadze (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Bitadze was a late addition to the injury report due to left ankle soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up after missing Sunday's loss to Boston. Over his last five appearances, the backup center has averaged 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 16.2 minutes per contest.

Okongwu will come off the bench Tuesday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu stepped into the starting lineup Sunday given the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, but the USC product will operate as a reserve Tuesday night. Okongwu has scored in double figures in each of his last three appearances off the bench.

Adams (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Adams has been a regular on the injury report the last week due to right ankle tendinopathy, and he'll miss his first game since Nov. 5 on Wednesday. With the veteran big man sidelined, Clint Capela will likely see increased playing time, while Jeff Green and Isaiah Crawford are candidates to enter the rotation. Adams' next chance to play will come Sunday against the Jazz.

Edey is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to a migraine.

Edey exited Monday's loss to the Nuggets in the first quarter due to the head issue and didn't return. Now, he's in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's contest after suiting up in each of the Grizzlies' last five games. If the second-year center is ultimately ruled out, Jock Landale and Santi Aldama are candidates for increased roles.

Bagley (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Bagley is set for a third straight absence due to a right hip contusion. Alex Sarr and Tristan Vukcevic are candidates for increased minutes with Bagley sidelined once again.

Kalkbrenner (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

After a sprained ankle cost him Sunday's game against the Hawks, the rookie big man is all set to return to the floor. Fewer minutes should be open to Mason Plumlee and Moussa Diabate on Wednesday. Kalkbrenner has averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 24.4 minutes per contest over 10 games this month.

Robinson (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.

Robinson was a late scratch Monday against the Nets, but he's no longer appearing on the official injury report. New York's starting center is averaging just 17.1 minutes per game this season as the team continues to monitor his minutes very closely.

Queta (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Wednesday is set to be the first absence of the year for Queta, who suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday's win over the Magic. The big man can be considered day-to-day prior to Saturday's clash against the Timberwolves. With Queta out of action, it looks like Chris Boucher and Luka Garza are in line to split the center minutes.

Missi finished with 14 points (7-11 FG), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 29 minutes during Monday's 143-130 victory over the Bulls.

It's a standout performance from Missi, who turned in his first double-double in 2025-26 and started the second half over rookie first-rounder Derik Queen. The expectation during the preseason was that Missi would be the Pelicans' top center this year, and he at least appears to be working toward claiming back that mantle. Missi has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.7 minutes over his last six outings.