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Jokic is probable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to a left wrist sprain.

Jokic has been dealing with a sprained wrist of late, but he has yet to miss a game this season. Over his last five appearances, Jokic is averaging 35.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.8 minutes per contest.

Looney will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

The Pelicans have a new head coach, and the team will already make some tweaks with rookie Derik Queen getting the starting nod. It remains to be seen if Looney or Yves Missi will soak up the backup center minutes.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness, which will hold him out of Sunday's game. Onyeka Okongwu figures to see a significant role in Porzingis' absence.

Davis (calf) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, the Mavericks announced Sunday.

Davis will miss his ninth game in a row Sunday against Portland, and he will sit out at least four more games. The earliest possible return date is Nov. 24 against the Heat, though that seems a bit unlikely given how cautious the team is being. Davis is reportedly making good progress, but the Mavericks will have to carry on without their franchise big man. P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Max Christie should continue to handle increased usage until Davis is cleared to return.

Duren (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Duren is considered likely to return to the lineup after missing the past two games for Detroit. With the big man expected back in the mix, Isaiah Stewart could lose some steam in the frontcourt and Paul Reed could be pushed to the edge of the rotation once again.

Embiid (knee) will not play Monday against the Clippers.

Embiid will be sidelined for a fourth straight game, but his return could be on the horizon -- Embiid was a full participant at Sunday's practice. With Adem Bona (ankle) also sidelined, Andre Drummond is likely to see a significant workload against the Clippers.

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.