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

Gobert has missed the Timberwolves' last 10 games due to a back issue. If the French import can't play Sunday against San Antonio, Minnesota will likely continue to turn to Naz Reid to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Collins (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Collins' absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to lower back injury management. KJ Martin will likely continue to start in his absence. Collins' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.

Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Kessler is coming off a historic performance in a loss to the Raptors, finishing with 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks. However, he will be resting Sunday, meaning the Jazz will likely have to pivot to Kyle Filipowski to shoulder the load in the paint.

Nurkic (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Nurkic is coming off an impressive performance in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, recording a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. However, Charlotte will have to pivot Saturday against Brooklyn, likely turning to Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, especially with Mark Williams (foot) also ruled out for this game.

Holmes (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.

Holmes has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Washington's previous contest due to a left knee contusion. Holmes is averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 24.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Jones (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Jones will miss a third consecutive game for the Mavericks while dealing with a left quadriceps strain. Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards will likely shoulder the load in the paint against the Suns.

Drummond (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Jazz.

Despite missing Saturday's practice due to an illness, Drummond appears set to play Sunday. The veteran big man has averaged 11.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.6 minutes across his past five appearances since being inserted into the starting lineup.

Hayes (knee) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Hayes has played well since the arrival of Luka Doncic (calf), becoming a strong contributor in the Lakers' frontcourt. However, the team will likely have to pivot Saturday to another option to patrol the paint, with Trey Jemison, Alex Len and Dorian Finney-Smith potentially needing to pick up the slack.

Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to neck soreness.

Nurkic is expected to miss Saturday's contest after starting at center in Charlotte's previous outing. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should receive the majority of the team's center minutes against Brooklyn.

Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Williams will miss a second consecutive game while managing his left foot injury. Charlotte will be thin in the frontcourt, with Jusuf Nurkic (neck) likely not playing in this game either. Moussa Diabate, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun will likely see a boost in minutes Saturday against Brooklyn.