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Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.

Kessler will miss his second straight contest Sunday due to a nasal fracture and being in concussion protocol. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Portland.

Williams (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

After missing Friday's game against the Kings, Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a back issue. If he cannot play against Chicago, the Hornets will likely turn to Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Claxton is out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors due to rest purposes, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Claxton will sit out Sunday's contest after suiting up in Brooklyn's previous two outings. With Day'Ron (knee) also out, Drew Timme and Trendon Watford are candidates to receive increased playing time. Claxton's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with New Orleans.

Holmes (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Holmes is trending toward returning to the floor for the Wizards on Sunday in Boston after missing Thursday's game against the Magic due to a shoulder issue. The veteran big man is averaging 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 64.7 percent from the field.

Porzingis (nose) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Porzingis took an elbow to the face during Friday's game against the Suns, which resulted in him missing the rest of the game. However, he'll be ready to return to the floor on Sunday against the Wizards. The veteran big man is averaging 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and a career-high 40.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Lively (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.

Lively is expected to return to action Saturday after sitting out the first leg of Dallas' back-to-back due to a right ankle injury. Although Lively started in his latest appearance, he only logged 16 minutes.

Gafford (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Gafford has played the last three games for the Mavericks after returning from a 21-game absence due to a knee issue. However, he is in danger of missing Saturday's game in Los Angeles, which would likely result in Dereck Lively (ankle) seeing extended minutes in the frontcourt along with Kai Jones and Dwight Powell.

Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Poeltl will sit out once again for the Raptors on Sunday, continuing the trend of the talented big man resting every other game. Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo will likely get more minutes on the floor in Brooklyn.

Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

After missing Friday's game against the Clippers, Davis will return to the floor to face Los Angeles on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back against Kawhi Leonard and company. Since returning from a long absence due to the adductor injury, the superstar big man is averaging 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 44 percent from the field.

Robinson (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hawks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Robinson is listed out due to left ankle surgery injury recovery, so his absence Saturday should be viewed mainly as a maintenance day. He'll likely be back in action for the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday versus the Suns.