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Vucevic (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

The veteran big man will shed his probable tag and should handle his regular workload in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. Vucevic is averaging 15.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.5 blocks per game in November. He's coming off a 13-point, 14-rebound double-double in Friday's loss to the Hornets.

Dante (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Dante was recently recalled from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League to the NBA roster. However, he's yet to appear in a game since Nov. 16 due to a left knee injury. That won't change here, and he doesn't have a timetable for a return.

Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Allen will be held out of the front end of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set, marking his fourth absence in a five-game span. With the big man and Larry Nance (calf) both sidelined, Dean Wade, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant are all candidates for increased minutes.

Drummond (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Drummond sustained a right knee injury in Friday's win over the Nets, though an MRI revealed no structural damage, and he's now being listed as questionable due to a knee contusion. If the veteran big man is unable to play Sunday, Adem Bona will likely get the starting nod with Joel Embiid (knee) out.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid remains on the shelf due to a lingering right knee injury and will miss his 10th consecutive contest Sunday. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. With the star big man sidelined, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow will likely see a significant bump in minutes, especially if Andre Drummond (knee) is ultimately downgraded from questionable to out.

Allen (finger) posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 130-123 loss to the Hawks.

Allen made his return from a three-game absence due to a right middle finger strain and didn't operate with any limitations, as he stepped back into the starting five and ended up surpassing his season-long average in minutes (26.1). The veteran center's scoring average is up nearly a full point from the 2024-25 campaign (13.5 points per game to 14.3), but his 57.3 percent mark from the field is down over 13.0 percentage points from last season.

Porzingis (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Porzingis will miss a second straight game due to an illness, and the lack of availability continues to be an issue with the big man, who's now missed nine of the Hawks' 21 games this season. With Porzingis out, Onyeka Okongwu should draw another start at center.

Adams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Adams has been a regular on the injury report due to a right ankle injury, but the questionable tag suggests the big man should have a chance to suit up this weekend. If Adams doesn't play, Clint Capela would be in line to take his place in the lineup.

Queta (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta has been officially cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and his return means Luka Garza will likely revert to a bench role. Queta is averaging 9.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks over 23.6 minutes per game.

Williams (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Williams is working through right calf soreness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's home game. If he's unable to play, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards would be the top candidates to start at center.