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Ayton (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jazz, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Ayton sustained a right knee contusion in the first half and won't return in the second. He'll finish with two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes. Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. Ayton's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Clippers.

Drummond closed with 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 24 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Heat.

The 24 boards were the most by any player in the NBA this season, topping the 22 that Detroit's Jalen Duren pulled down Nov. 5 against Utah. Drummond has started seven straight games while the Sixers wait for Joel Embiid (knee) to recover from his latest injury, recording double-doubles in six of them. Over that stretch, Drummond is averaging 12.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.9 threes in 33.1 minutes per game.

Ayton is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jazz due to a right knee contusion, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Ayton presumably sustained the knee injury in the first half, during which he posted two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes. Jaxson Hayes started the second half in place of Ayton, though Maxi Kleber could also see increased run the rest of the way if Ayton is unable to return.

Ware registered 20 points (7-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 win over the 76ers.

Making his second straight start and 13th in 17 games this season, Ware pulled down double-digit rebounds for the eighth straight contest while recording his seventh double-double on the campaign. The second-year center has put a sluggish start to the season behind him, and over that eight-game surge he's averaging 14.5 points, 14.4 boards, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest.

Adebayo provided 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 victory over the 76ers.

The double-double was his fifth of the season in 11 games, marking his first since Nov. 3. Adebayo has looked good in three contests since returning from a toe injury, averaging 18.7 points, 9.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.7 blocks in 30.3 minutes per contest.

Claxton logged 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during the Nets' 119-109 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Claxton was cleared to play through a sprained left elbow Sunday, and he ended up leading both teams with 11 rebounds (three of which came on the offensive glass). It was the third-year center's third double-double of the season and first since Nov. 5 against the Pacers, though he was coming off a triple-double performance against the Celtics on Friday. Claxton has opened the 2025-26 regular season averaging 14.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals over 29.9 minutes per game.

Queta (ankle) didn't return to Sunday's 138-129 win over Orlando, finishing with six points (3-3 FG) and two rebounds in six minutes.

Queta sprained his left ankle in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return, though he never checked back in. If the big man is unable to play in Wednesday's game against Detroit, Chris Boucher and Luka Garza are candidates for increased minutes.

Adams is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns due to right ankle tendinopathy.

Adams has been dealing with this right ankle issue for some time, but he has been able to suit up for the team's last seven games. If he is unable to go, Clint Capela could see extra minutes at the five.

Looney (heel) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Looney is dealing with a right heel contusion and could miss Monday's contest. If the 29-year-old center is ultimately ruled out, Yves Missi could see a slight bump in minutes.

Lively (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.

Lively will miss Monday's contest due to right foot injury management, marking his second consecutive absence. With the third-year center sidelined, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for increased minutes behind Daniel Gafford.