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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Bassey hasn't played since Feb. 23 due to an acute-on-chronic bone bruise on his left knee, and his absence will continue Monday. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Knicks, but Bassey doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return, so he can be considered doubtful for that contest.

Sabonis (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Memphis.

Sabonis had missed games in March due to a left hamstring strain, but he was able to return against the Suns on Friday. He was seen grabbing at his hamstring in the fourth quarter and looked to have aggravated the injury. However, his absence from the injury report indicates that he should be able to play against the Grizzlies on Monday. If Sabonis were to be ruled out or face a minutes restriction, Jonas Valanciunas would be in line to see an uptick in playing time.

Missi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Missi has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he has a chance to return Monday. He has averaged 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks over 26.5 minutes per game since the All-Star break. Karlo Matkovic would continue to see an increased workload if Missi is ruled out for Monday's contest.

Filipowski is not in Utah's starting lineup against Minnesota on Sunday.

Filipowski has started in four games in March, but he'll cede his spot in the starting five to Walker Kessler. Filipowski has averaged 16.9 points (on 51.1 percent shooting), 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.9 steals over 25.5 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

Turner is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left hip contusion.

Turner could miss his first game since Feb. 12 due to a hip injury. If he is unable to go, Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin should have sizable roles, especially considering Pascal Siakam (personal) has already been ruled out.

Kessler is in the Jazz's starting five against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Despite not being on the injury report, Kessler was a healthy scratch for Friday's loss to the Raptors, but he'll reenter the starting five in place of Kyle Filipowski. Kessler has averaged 12.9 points, 14.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.8 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

Castleton won't start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Castleton is back with Toronto on a second 10-day deal, but he won't start Sunday, as Jakob Poeltl (rest) is back in the lineup. Over his last three appearances off the bench, Castleton has averaged 5.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Williams was cleared to play during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks following a 10-game absence due to a left knee sprain, though he hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 22. Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Williams being sidelined.

Len won't start Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

With Jaxson Hayes (knee) sidelined, Len drew three straight starts but failed to make an impact, totaling four points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes. Len wasn't part of the regular rotation before Hayes' injury, but the former should have a role Sunday, as Trey Jemison (illness) is sidelined.

Plumlee won't start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Plumlee drew two straight starts in place of Nick Richards (ankle), who's returning to action Sunday. Plumlee was actually more productive coming off the bench before moving into the starting lineup, averaging 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over his past four reserve appearances.