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Edey (head) didn't return to Monday's 125-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Edey checked out of the game in the first quarter and was labeled as doubtful to return shortly thereafter. He ultimately never checked back in and finished with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound across six minutes. If the big man is unable to return for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale are candidates for increased roles.

Towns supplied 37 points (14-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes in Monday's 113-100 win over the Nets.

Towns delivered an extremely efficient performance en route to his third outing with at least 30 points through 16 regular-season games. The star big man also grabbed a game-high-tying 12 rebounds, securing his 14th double-double on the campaign after recording a season-low eight boards in Saturday's loss to Orlando. His efficient night from beyond the arc was a welcome sight, as he shot just 4-for-19 from downtown over his previous three appearances.

Ware logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over the Mavericks.

Ware was an absolute force at the rim, resulting in his fifth straight game with 14 or more rebounds. He also bounced back as a rim protector after failing to record a swat Sunday in Philly. Ware has now recorded three straight double-doubles, averaging 20.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over this brief stretch.

Poeltl posted seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during the Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cavaliers on Monday.

Poeltl was cleared to return after being held of Sunday's win over the Nets for rest purposes. Poeltl ended up leading both teams with a season-high 13 boards (three of which came on the offensive glass), and he co-led the Raptors in steals with Ja'Kobe Walter. Since Nov. 4, Poeltl has averaged 12.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals over 26.7 minutes per game while connecting on 79.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.

Adams (ankle) will come off the bench in Monday's matchup with the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Adams will power through the ankle issue and should log his usual minutes, which will make it tough for Clint Capela to get into the rotation. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season.

Richards is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Richards will join the first unit with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out Monday. Richards has made one other start this season, finishing with four points, one rebound and one block in 15 minutes Nov. 13 against the Pacers.

Edey is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a head injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey checked out of Monday's game with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter and is now unlikely to return. If the second-year center is unable to check back in, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.

Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Ayton was forced out of Sunday's game due to a right knee contusion, and now he will miss Tuesday's contest. Additionally, it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff, but the good news is that after Tuesday's game, the Lakers are off until Friday, meaning Ayton will have four full days to rest up. Jaxson Hayes will likely get the start in his absence, and Maxi Kleber should be able to get into the rotation.

Sims is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Sims will join the first unit for the first time this season given the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin). Bobby Portis drew a pair of starts in Milwaukee's previous two matchups without Antetokounmpo, but it'll be Sims who gets a look Monday evening. He's averaging 2.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his last five appearances off the bench.

The Lakers waived Koloko on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After spending the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way contract with the Lakers, Koloko signed another one-year, two-way pact with the club in July. However, the big man will now have to explore other opportunities after being let go. In a corresponding move, Los Angeles signed Drew Timme to a two-way deal.