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Collins posted eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Suns.

Collins finished Saturday's game as the Bulls' second leading scorer behind Nikola Vucevic (10) and third among Chicago's reserves in scoring. It was the first game that Collins served as the primary backup at center behind Vucevic due to the absence of Jalen Smith (concussion). Collins will continue to see extended playing time off the bench for as long as Smith remains sidelined.

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

Williams continues to be in and out of the lineup this season -- this time due to left knee soreness -- and his next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Jazz. With Williams and Deandre Ayton (calf) both out, rookie Donovan Clingan will continue to serve as the Blazers' starting center.

Collins (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Collins will sit out a game for the first time since Feb. 8, but injuries have limited him to just 11 out of a possible 23 games since the beginning of January. His next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Monday.

Powell (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Powell hasn't played since Jan. 17 due to a right hip strain, and it appears he will miss a 15th straight game due to the injury. The 2014 second-round pick has been ramping up in practice, but he still has additional hurdles to overcome before being given the green light to return.

Bassey (knee) registered six points (3-3 FG), two rebounds and two assists across 11 minutes off the bench in Friday's 125-110 loss to the Pistons.

Bassey made his return after missing the Spurs' previous six games due to an MCL sprain in his left knee, joining a new-look San Antonio frontcourt that recently lost Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) for the remainder of the season. Rather than relying on a direct replacement for Wembanyama, the Spurs have thus far turned to a cadre of players to fill the minutes at center over the past two games, with Bassey, Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan all factoring into the equation. On the rare occasions he's gotten extended minutes in the past in the NBA, Bassey has shown the ability to put up fantasy-friendly numbers, so his playing time and production will be worthy of monitoring over the next few games. A consistent 20-minute-per-game role could be enough to make Bassey an appealing option in 12-team leagues for fantasy managers in need of help in the field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks categories.

Gobert (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Thunder.

Gobert's absence streak will extend to three games Sunday due to lower back spasms. Until the defensive stalwart is able to return to action, Naz Reid and Luka Garza should continue to soak up the majority of Minnesota's center minutes. Gobert's next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with the Thunder.

Allen is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right index finger sprain, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.

Allen suffered the injury in Friday's 142-105 win over the Knicks, resulting in him being ruled out for the game early. X-rays didn't reveal any structural damage to his index finger, but he has yet to be given the green light to play Sunday. Evan Mobley would likely draw the start at center if Allen can't play, while Dean Wade and De'Andre Hunter could both be in line to see added minutes in the frontcourt.

Poeltl (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl has been sidelined since Feb. 4 due to a right hip injury, and he's in jeopardy of missing a seventh consecutive game. Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson would continue to see a heavy workload if Poeltl isn't cleared to return Sunday.

Sarr is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.

Sarr missed eight games between Jan. 29 and Feb. 10 due to the same left ankle sprain that has him questionable for Sunday, and a decision on his status will likely be made closer to the 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Sarr is coming off one of the best games of his career after delivering a career-high 22 points in the loss to the Bucks on Friday.

Missi (knee) recorded six points (3-8 FG), 10 rebounds, four blocks and one assist across 24 minutes in Friday's 111-103 loss to the Mavericks.

After hyperextending his right knee in the Pelicans' final game before the All-Star break on Feb. 13 versus the Kings, Missi was forced to withdraw from taking part in the Rising Stars game at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. The week-long break provided Missi with sufficient time to heal from the knee injury, and he was back in action Friday as New Orleans kicked off its second-half schedule. The rookie made his mark on the defensive end, recording at least four blocks for the fifth time in 53 games.