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Sabonis (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Boston, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.

Sabonis will return to action following a three-game absence due to the sprained right ankle. The star big man was expected to miss at least 10 days, but he'll make his return ahead of schedule after going through a full practice with the Kings on Sunday. However, Sabonis has played just 43 total minutes in three appearances during March, and he'll likely face restrictions against the Celtics.

Davis (adductor) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.

Initially listed as doubtful for Monday's contest after he recently resumed practicing in the G League, Davis had his status gradually updated throughout the day and will officially put an end to an 18-game absence. Though he'll take back his spot in the starting five, Davis will be restricted to 28 minutes, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. The return of Davis could leave fewer minutes in the frontcourt available for Naji Marshall and Kai Jones, one of whom will likely move to the bench to clear room for Davis on the top unit.

Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Dallas.

Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back for New York, therefore the Knicks will likely hold Robinson out on one leg or the other Wednesday against the Clippers. If the veteran big man ends up sitting out against the Mavericks, Precious Achiuwa would be in line for an uptick in playing time off the bench.

The Mavericks have upgraded Davis (adductor) to probable for Monday's game against Brooklyn, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Davis was initially listed as doubtful to make his return from an 18-game absence due to a left adductor strain, though he's now expected to suit up. The star big man isn't expected to play in both halves of back-to-back sets yet, meaning he'll presumably sit out of Tuesday's game against the Knicks if he's deemed available Monday. Davis will likely operate under a minutes restriction Monday in what would be his first game since Feb. 8.

Baasey (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Pistons.

Bassey hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 23 due to a left knee injury, and he remains without a timetable for a return.

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Tillman will miss his third straight game due to a left knee joint sprain, though he hadn't appeared in any of the Celtics' six contests in coach's decisions prior to suffering the injury. If Tillman is cleared to return in the Celtics' next game Wednesday in Phoenix, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation.

Horford has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings due to a left big toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Though Horford is being listed with an injury, he's effectively getting a rest day for the second leg of a back-to-back set. He played 30 minutes in Sunday's 129-116 win over the Trail Blazers, finishing with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.

Porzingis (illness) isn't listed on Boston's injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's win in Portland due to an illness. After missing eight straight games to start March, Porzingis appeared in three consecutive contests before his absence Sunday and looked sharp, averaging 25.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.7 minutes while starting in each.

Jokic (ankle) will not play Monday against the Bulls.

As expected, Jokic will be sidelined for a fifth straight contest due to a left ankle impingement. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said Sunday that Jokic is expected to return at some point during Denver's five-game homestand that begins Monday, so the three-time NBA MVP could be back in action as soon as Wednesday against the Bucks. DeAndre Jordan could be in store for a second straight start Monday while Jokic is sidelined.

Drummond (toe) will not play Monday against the Pelicans.

Drummond will be sidelined for a seventh straight game due to a left toe sprain. After a five-game absence of his own, Adem Bona (ankle) is listed as probable, and he should combine with Guerschon Yabusele to handle most of the minutes at center Monday.