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Collins is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Collins will get the nod in the first unit since Nikola Vucevic will miss this contest due to a calf injury. Collins hasn't started a game since Dec. 6, when he played for the Spurs. He's averaging 5.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his first three outings with Chicago.

Vucevic (calf) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Vucevic was initially listed as probable for Monday's contest, but the big man will end up missing the contest altogether due to tightness in his right calf. This means Zach Collins will likely start at center, while Vucevic's next chance to return will come against the Clippers on Wednesday.

Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Bassey will miss Tuesday's contest after exiting Sunday's loss to the Pelicans due to a left knee injury that has now been diagnosed as a bone bruise on his left knee. The club will be extremely thin at center with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) also on the shelf, meaning Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates for an increased role.

Ware (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Ware popped up on the injury report due to left ankle discomfort, but the injury isn't severe enough for the rookie first-round pick to be sidelined for Monday's Southeast division clash. Ware has started in each of the Heat's last 14 games, and over that span he has averaged 11.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.

Sarr (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Brooklyn, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Sarr will miss his second consecutive contest Monday, marking his 10th absence due to a left ankle sprain over the Wizards' last 12 outings. With the rookie big man sidelined, Richaun Holmes and Tristan Vukcevic are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Tillman (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Following a three-game absence with left knee inflammation, Tillman is expected to return to action Tuesday. Luke Kornet (personal) has already been ruled out against Toronto, so Tillman could be in line to share the backup center minutes with the probable Neemias Queta (illness) if Al Horford (toe) sits out.

Queta (illness) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta is likely to return to game action after missing Sunday's win over the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness. The big man has received inconsistent playing time over his last five outings, during which he has averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 9.4 minutes per contest. However, Queta could see an uptick in playing time Tuesday with Luke Kornet (personal) sidelined, especially if Al Horford (toe) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford has been on and off the injury report this season due to a left toe sprain. Tuesday is the first leg of a back-to-back set for the Celtics, and with Luke Kornet (personal) already ruled out against Toronto, Horford's absence would lead to a significant increase in playing time for Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) behind starting center Kristaps Porzingis. Horford has averaged 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 25.0 minutes per game in February.

Kornet (personal) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Kornet's absence should clear up some extra minutes from the bench Tuesday, and his next chance to return arrives Wednesday in Detroit. With Al Horford (toe) questionable against Toronto, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are likely to play and could split the backup center minutes.

Poeltl (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Poeltl has been sidelined for the past seven games, but the Raptors still appear to be treating him as day-to-day. If Poeltl gets the green light to suit up, he could have restrictions in his first game back. Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson would likely see their minutes take hits if Poeltl is available Tuesday.