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Lively (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Lively is likely to miss an eighth straight game due to a right knee injury. Dallas' frontcourt will be something to monitor ahead of Monday's bout, as Anthony Davis (calf) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are both listed as questionable.

Gafford (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Gafford left Friday's loss to the Grizzlies early due to the ankle issue, though he was able to suit up in Saturday's win over the Wizards. If the big man is ruled out for Monday, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Davis is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive contest due to a strained left calf. If the star big man remains on the shelf, Naji Marshall, Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates for increased playing time.

Missi (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.

Missi has missed three consecutive games due to illness and could be sidelined for a fourth Monday. If he's unable to go, Kevon Looney is likely to draw another start, while rookie Derik Queen should see plenty of opportunities in the frontcourt.

Kleber (oblique) totaled one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 14 minutes in Saturday's 122-102 loss to the Hawks.

Though Kleber was acquired last February as a throw-in piece in the deal that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, he didn't make his Lakers debut until Saturday. Following his acquisition from Dallas, Kleber didn't play during the remainder of the 2024-25 season while recovering from Jan. 30 right foot surgery, and he then missed the first nine games of 2025-26 while working his way back from a left oblique strain suffered during the preseason. Now that he's healthy again, Kleber may be able to hold down a spot in the Los Angeles rotation in the short term, but he'll likely be at risk of losing out on playing time as soon as the Lakers get either or both of LeBron James (sciatica) and Austin Reaves (groin) back from injury.

Embiid (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Embiid will sit out the second half of the 76ers' back-to-back Sunday as part of his ongoing left knee management after posting 29 points in Saturday's win over the Raptors. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond are set to anchor the paint in Embiid's absence. The star center is likely to be available for the team's next matchup Tuesday against the Celtics.

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

Adebayo will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game Monday as he continues to nurse a toe sprain. Kel'el Ware is likely to retain the starting center role in his absence, while Adebayo's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday in a rematch with the Cavaliers.

Collins provided 19 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 114-103 loss to Phoenix.

The 19 points were a season high for Collins, as he continues to adapt to a role on the Clippers' second unit. The veteran big has scored in double digits in eight of nine games to begin the season, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 boards, 1.1 threes, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes a contest while shooting an impressive 56.6 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent (10-for-22) from beyond the arc.

Zubac provided 21 points (10-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Suns.

The 28-year-old center contributed his second straight 20-point double-double while pulling down double-digit boards for the fifth time in the last six games. Zubac is picking up right where he left off from a breakout 2024-25 campaign, and during those last six games he's averaging 14.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 59.7 percent from the floor.

Williams produced 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 victory over the Clippers.

Making his sixth straight start, Williams tied his season low in rebounding but remained productive on the defensive end as he snagged multiple steals for the fourth time this season. The 23-year-old center is averaging 14.0 points, 9.7 boards, 1.7 steals, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks in 27.0 minutes a game as part of the starting five, and while Suns coach Jordan Ott is still searching for a lineup he likes, Williams seems to be establishing himself as a consistent piece of the puzzle.