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Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the left ankle sprain that he sustained during Tuesday's win over the Clippers. The rookie big man was able to return during Tuesday's game, though he sat out Thursday's loss to Orlando. If Missi remains on the shelf, Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Porzingis (illness) is out for Friday's game versus the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official sitereports.

Porzingis will miss his eighth straight contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness. Al Horford and Luke Kornet should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.

Horford (toe) is available for Friday's game against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford is good to go for the first half of Boston's back-to-back Friday, meaning he's unlikely to play Saturday against Brooklyn. With Kristaps Porzingis out with an illness against the Heat, Horford should stick in Boston's starting lineup. The veteran big man has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from downtown over his last eight appearances (six starts).

Drummond (toe) is out for Friday's game against Indiana, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

A left toe sprain will prevent Drummond from playing Friday. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up arrives Sunday against Dallas. Guerschon Yabusele should see the lion's share of the center minutes against the Pacers, and he's averaged 7.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 25.5 minutes across his last nine outings.

Holmgren (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

With the Thunder playing a back-to-back set this weekend, Holmgren will get the day off Saturday and should return for Sunday's contest against Milwaukee. Isaiah Hartenstein will likely re-enter the Thunder's starting lineup due to Holmgren's absence.

Claxton (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.

Claxton will sit for the first leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Saturday, but he should be available for Sunday's game against the Hawks. Day'Ron Sharpe will likely serve as Brooklyn's starting center against Boston and should see plenty of minutes due to the absences of Claxton, Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Noah Clowney (ankle).

Sabonis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns.

Sabonis is in danger of missing his seventh straight contest Friday due to a strained left hamstring. If he's ultimately downgraded to out yet again, Jonas Valanciunas will likely continue to start at center.

Jemison is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nuggets due to an illness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

As a two-way player, Jemison has received inconsistent playing time for the Lakers and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest due to an illness. However, with Jaxson Hayes (knee) out and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) doubtful, Jemison could receive increased playing time against Denver if he's upgraded to available.

Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Hayes will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Suns. Christian Koloko and Alex Len are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and/or Trey Jemison (illness) are ruled out.

The Jazz announced Friday that Collins underwent an MRI which confirmed a left lateral ankle sprain, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Collins suffered his ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies and had already been ruled out Friday. With the 27-year-old big man now set to miss an extended period, KJ Martin, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are candidates to receive increased playing time.