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Post (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Post is set for a second consecutive absence while tending to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Pacers.

Ayton will start in Monday's game against the Magic.

With Alex Sarr (knee) sidelined, Ayton will slide into the starting center role. Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton could see a bump in minutes off the Wizards' bench.

Embiid (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Embiid will shake off his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to right foot plantar fascia injury management. The star big man's return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Adem Bona and Jabari Walker. Embiid has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his five regular-season outings, averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 35.2 minutes per showing.

Cardwell (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Cardwell was temporarily upgraded to probable ahead of Monday's clash, though he was downgraded twice before ultimately being ruled out with a left calf strain. His next chance to make his season debut will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with Sacramento.

Aldama has yet to make his season debut while recovering from the right knee surgery he underwent in March, though he appears to be making progress. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against San Antonio.

Cardwell (calf) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against Dallas.

Cardwell's status has changed multiple times, though it now appears likely he won't be making his season debut Monday. His absence would leave additional minutes open for Jonathan Mogbo.

Smith (finger) is active for Monday's game against Philadelphia.

As expected, Smith will suit up versus the 76ers. He's averaging 12.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.2 minutes across six outings so far this season. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) still sidelined, Smith is likely to continue starting for the Bulls.

Claxton (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Claxton appears to be trending in the right direction after practicing Sunday, but he's not yet ready to make his 2026-27 debut. His next chance to play will arrive Wednesday against the Knicks.

Horford will be rested Monday against the Suns.

As expected, Horford will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. Fortunately for the Warriors, Draymond Green (back) is set to return to the lineup.

Cardwell (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's game against Dallas.

Cardwell was initially listed as questionable before being upgraded to probable, though it's now less certain that he'll make his season debut. If the 24-year-old big man is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for Jonathan Mogbo.