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Tillman (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Tillman is available to return from a three-game absence Tuesday due to left knee inflammation. The big man has received little playing time of late, though he could see a bump in minutes with Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) sidelined.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers,Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

The Knicks will have to wait a little longer to bolster their frontcourt with the return of Robinson, as he won't be on the floor for New York on Wednesday against Philadelphia. The veteran big man has yet to play a game this season, and his next chance to return will be Friday against the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Queta (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

A non-COVID illness prevented Queta from playing in Sunday's win against the Knicks, but the fourth-year big man has recovered enough to be cleared to play Tuesday. With Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) both ruled out, Queta should see a heavy dosage of playing time behind and alongside Kristaps Porzingis.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Horford will miss the first half of the club's back-to-back set due to a sprained toe on his left foot. With the veteran center joining Luke Kornet (personal) on the shelf, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) could see an uptick in playing time behind Kristaps Porzingis.

Claxton will serve a one-game suspension in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

After picking up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season in Monday's loss to Washington, Claxton will need to sit out Wednesday in the aftermath. The star big man should be good to go Friday against Portland. Day'Ron Sharpe is the next man up on the depth chart in the middle for the Nets, although Trendon Watford should also see more playing time in small-ball lineups at center.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid will miss a second straight game Wednesday for the 76ers, as he continues to manage his left knee issues. Along with the superstar big man, Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will also miss this game against New York, which makes Philadelphia shorthanded in the frontcourt once again. Andre Drummond will likely have to shoulder the load in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns and company.

Poeltl (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Poeltl is dealing with a contusion on his right hip, which will result in him missing an eighth straight game. On a positive note, head coach Darko Rajakovic reiterated Tuesday that Poeltl is "very close" to returning, so the veteran center could be an option Wednesday versus the Pacers, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson will likely cover most of the minutes at center Tuesday while Poeltl remains sidelined.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.

Williams will miss his third consecutive contest due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to play will come Friday against Brooklyn. The big man has played in only one of the club's last five outings, and with Williams sidelined once again, Jabari Walker could see an uptick in playing time behind Donovan Clingan.

Adebayo is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a right calf contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

The right calf contusion is a new injury for Adebayo, who has missed just two outings this season. The star big man has appeared in three consecutive contests since missing the club's final game before the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 36.3 minutes per contest. Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware (ankle) could see a bump in minutes if Adebayo is sidelined.

Hartenstein (face) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Although Hartenstein suffered a facial contusion in Monday's overtime loss to Minnesota, he's all set to be available for the Thunder on Wednesday. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 9.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 59.6 percent from the field across his last eight outings. Hartenstein should be able to handle a normal workload against Brooklyn.