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Porzingis (knee) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness and is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game. The veteran center will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. If Porzingis is ultimately ruled out, Onyeka Okongwu will likely get the starting nod.

Kornet will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Victor Wembanyama (calf) will miss his first game of the campaign Sunday, but he's considered day-to-day. Kornet has been productive through five games this season, posting averages of 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.

Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left toe he sustained in a loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 5. The star big man did participate in Sunday's practice, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Warriors. Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic are candidates for increased minutes with Adebayo sidelined.

Sabonis (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.

Sabonis isn't 100 percent but will shed yet another questionable tag Sunday. He was dominant in his most recent performance Friday against the Timberwolves, posting a 34-point, 11-rebound double-double with three assists and one block in 39 minutes.

Wembanyama (calf) will not play in Sunday's game against the Kings, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Wembanyama will miss his first game of the 2025-26 regular season Sunday. He was previously considered questionable, so fantasy managers can assume that he's day-to-day moving forward. With San Antonio's franchise player on the shelf, Luke Kornet figures to see a big bump in fantasy appeal. Additionally, Kelly Olynyk could see more run, and Bismack Biyombo could provide emergency depth up front.

Embiid (knee) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Embiid is trending in the right direction following a three-game absence due to a right knee issue. The Sixers are expected to provide an update on the star big man's status for Monday's game against the Clippers by Sunday night. If Embiid joins Adem Bona (ankle) on the sidelines Monday, Andre Drummond, Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford are candidates for increased minutes.

Adebayo (toe) participated in "much of" Sunday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

It was previously reported that Adebayo didn't participate in Sunday's practice, though this update suggests that the star big man is trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks. The Heat are expected to provide an update on Adebayo's status by Sunday night, and if he's ultimately ruled out for a sixth straight game, Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic will likely continue seeing a bump in minutes.

Adebayo (toe) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo sustained a sprained left toe in a loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 5 and is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive game against the Knicks on Monday. The Heat are expected to provide an update on the star big man's status by Sunday night, though his absence from practice doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up. If Adebayo remains sidelined Monday, Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic will likely continue seeing a bump in minutes.

The Clippers recalled Niederhauser from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Saturday.

Niederhauser joined the Clippers' G League affiliate for Friday's win over the Salt Lake City Stars, notching 12 points (3-3 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes. The rookie has appeared in all three of San Diego's games thus far and will likely continue to spend time in the G League this season.

The Suns recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Saturday.

Maluah joined the Suns' G League affiliate for Friday's loss to the Rip City Remix, posting nine points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has logged double-digit minutes just once for the parent club, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get some reps in with the Valley Suns moving forward.