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Jordan is not in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Bucks on Wednesday.

Jordan was in the Nuggets' starting five for the last two games, but he'll retreat to the bench Wednesday due to the return of Nikola Jokic (ankle). Across those two starts, Jordan averaged 10.5 points on 69.2 percent shooting, 16.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.5 minutes per contest.

Jokic (ankle) is available to play in Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

The star center will be back in action after a five-game absence due to a left ankle impingement, though he could face some light restrictions with his workload. Prior to his recent absence, Jokic was performing at an MVP level through his first eight appearances of March, averaging 29.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.4 three-pointers and 0.9 blocks in 39.8 minutes per game over eight contests.

Robinson is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Jakob Poeltl (rest) is out, and Colin Castleton wasn't brought back after his 10-day contract expired, so it'll be Robinson manning the center position Wednesday. In four starts with the Raptors, Robinson is averaging 9.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 25.5 minutes.

Bagley (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Bagley will miss a second straight game for the Grizzlies as he works his way back from a concussion. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor for Memphis will be Saturday against the Lakers.

Vucevic is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a right midback strain.

Vucevic missed seven games spanning across February and March due to a left calf strain. He's managed to play in the Bulls' last eight contests (including seven starts), and over that span he has averaged 14.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.5 assist over 28.0 minutes. It appears that Vucevic is working through a new issue, and if he were unable to play Thursday, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins would be the top candidates to take the starting center spot in the Bulls' lineup.

Davis (adductor) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Davis has a chance to play Thursday in Orlando. The superstar big man finished with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the win over the Nets on Monday after missing 18 straight games for Dallas with an adductor injury.

Head coach Nick Nurse indicated Wednesday that Drummond (toe) does not have a timetable on a return, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Drummond has been out of action since March 12 due to a left toe sprain that has bothered him since late December. With no clear indication on a return and Joel Embiid (knee) out for the season, Guerschon Yabusele will continue to start at center while Adem Bona serves as his backup.

Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Bassey will miss a 17th straight game for the Spurs while dealing with a left knee issue. The next opportunity for the 24-year-old big man to return to the floor will be Saturday against the Celtics.

Adams is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz with right wrist pain.

This sounds like a day-to-day issue for Adams, but the Rockets are typically pretty careful with the veteran center. If Adams ends up sitting out, Jock Landale could soak up the backup center minutes for Houston.

Robinson (ankle) isn't listed on New York's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Mitchell sat out Tuesday's win over Dallas, but as expected, he'll be back in action for the second half of New York's back-to-back set. Over his last six appearances, the backup big man has averaged 5.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks in 18.2 minutes per game.