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Okafor agreed to a 10-day contract with the Pacers on Monday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Okafor last saw NBA action with the Pistons during the 2020-21 campaign. The 2015 first-round pick had spent the entire 2024-25 season up to this point in the G League with the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants, with whom he had averaged 18.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 30.5 minutes per game over 30 appearances. With Myles Turner dealing with a neck injury that could keep him out of the Pacers' next game Tuesday versus the Knicks, Okafor could fill depth minutes at center if Thomas Bryant is needed to make another start in Turner's stead.

Capela (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Monday will be the eighth game in a row that Capela has been sidelined. He had missed two games due to a personal matter, but it's unclear whether his current absence is related to that. Regardless, Capela's next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Knicks.

Turner (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Following a limited practice session Monday, Turner has a chance to return from a one-game absence with a neck strain Tuesday. If the star big man cannot suit up for the Pacers, Thomas Bryant would likely draw another spot start at center while splitting minutes with Obi Toppin against New York.

Embiid (injury management) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Tuesday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so it's widely expected that Embiid will play in one game at most -- the 76ers will travel to Brooklyn on Wednesday for their last game before the All-Star break. If Embiid sits out Tuesday, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele could benefit from a fantasy perspective.

Poeltl (hip) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl will miss his fourth straight game Tuesday and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Jonathan Mogbo, who is probable with an ankle injury, could be in line for another start and is on the streaming radar.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (neck) was able to practice Monday in "some capacity," Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Turner missed Saturday's game against the Lakers and remains day-to-day with a cervical strain. Carlisle did not rule Turner out from returning Tuesday against the Lakers or Wednesday against the Wizards, but there should be more clarity when the Pacers release their injury report Monday evening.

Nurkic (trade pending) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Nets.

Nurkic wasn't cleared to make his debut Sunday against the Pistons, but it appears that he'll suit up for the first time as a Hornet on Monday. Despite Mark Williams (not with team) being ruled out, Nurkic isn't expected to see much playing time if any, per the team's broadcast.

Williams (not with team) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Though he'll remain a member of the Hornets roster after his trade to the Lakers was rescinded Saturday when Los Angeles identified multiple concerns with the center's physical, Williams has not joined Charlotte for its ongoing road trip. Charlotte has yet to offer any indication that the Lakers' concerns about Williams' medical record is anything that will keep the 23-year-old from playing in games, but his availability will be up in the air until he meets back up with the team. After Monday, the Hornets will travel to Orlando for a matchup with the Magic before heading into the All-Star break.

Lopez is probable for Monday's game against the Warriors with a right shoulder contusion.

Lopez played 24 minutes against the 76ers on Sunday, finishing with 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks. For now, the Bucks are planning on the veteran suiting up for the second leg of this back-to-back set despite the fact that he's not 100 percent.

Davis was diagnosed Sunday with a left adductor strain and is expected to miss multiple weeks and potentially up to a month, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Before exiting his final game with the Lakers on Jan. 28 due to an abdominal strain, Davis was traded to the Mavericks on Feb. 2 and was then cleared to make his team debut in Saturday's win over the Rockets. The star big man was on his way to an impressive debut with 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 31 minutes before checking out of the game with 1:37 remaining in the third quarter due to the adductor injury. While a firm timeline for Davis' return likely won't come into focus until he resumes on-court work, he can safely be ruled out through the All-Star break, and his absence looks as though it could stretch into March. With Davis sidelined, Daniel Gafford should have a higher minutes floor as the Mavericks' starting center, while P.J. Washington (ankle) will shift back to his more natural power forward spot after he started at small forward in Davis' debut. Naji Marshall, Dante Exum (Achilles) and Max Christie (shoulder) will all be candidates to benefit from extra minutes while Davis is out.