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Embiid (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Philadelphia gave Embiid the night off for right knee injury management Tuesday against the Wizards, and he'll likely sit for a second straight time Thursday. It's possible the 76ers are preparing for him to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Friday against the Bucks, but nothing is set in stone given his troublesome injury history. Andre Drummond is likely going to be relied upon heavily Thursday.

Sarr (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Thursday will mark the third consecutive game on the sidelines for Sarr, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tip-off. Considering there haven't been any updates of Sarr ramping up his workload, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks. Marvin Bagley and Tristan Vukcevic will continue to pick up the slack in Sarr's absence.

Nurkic is questionable for Thursday's game in Brooklyn due to a right rib contusion.

Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back, so there's certainly a chance Nurkic will skip that one. If he does need a day off, there will be more minutes available for Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson.

Poeltl (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Poeltl will take a maintenance day on the front end of a back-to-back set, but he should return to action Friday against the Hornets. Collin Murray-Boyles will have an opportunity to start Thursday night, and there will be more minutes available for Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Jackson-Davis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Jackson-Davis is in danger of missing his third straight game due to right knee soreness. Quinten Post (ankle) and Al Horford (back) could also be out, so Draymond Green may need to absorb all the minutes he can handle at center.

Horford (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Horford is trying to end a four-game absence with a back injury. With Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) and Quinten Post (ankle) both questionable, Horford could be thrust into significant playing time if he plays.

Reid finished with 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 149-142 overtime victory over New Orleans.

Reid's fantasy upside may be capped by Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, but he's fought off a slow start to his season since the start of November. Reid has averaged 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per contest in his last 16 games.

Robinson (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Robinson is sitting out the second part of New York's back-to-back set. The expectation is that he'll return Friday against the Jazz. Robinson's absence could allow Ariel Hukporti to join the rotation.

Williams won't play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to knee injury management.

No surprise here, considering Wednesday is the second half of a back-to-back set for Portland. With Donovan Clingan (leg) questionable, the Trail Blazers could be forced into a timeshare between Duop Reath and Yang Hansen at center.

Clingan is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left lower leg contusion.

Clingan missed his first game of the season Sunday due to an illness, but he shook off a questionable tag and returned to action Tuesday, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds in 21 minutes. However, it appears the big man picked up an injury during the contest and is in danger of missing another game. In his first absence, Kris Murray started at center in a small-ball lineup. Robert Williams (rest) has already been ruled out for Wednesday.