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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Bassey will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained MCL in his left knee. The big man's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Boston.

Capela (undisclosed) is not on the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against Orlando, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela is off the injury report following a seven-game absence due to a back issue and personal reasons. The big man will likely compete for playing time with Larry Nance behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu.

Porzingis (illness) is not listed on Boston's injury report for Monday's game against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's win over the Knicks due to an illness but will return to action Monday. Jrue Holiday (shoulder) remains out, while Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are questionable, so Porzingis may see extra usage Monday. Over his last eight games, Porzingis has averaged 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.4 minutes per game.

Zubac closed Saturday's 130-110 win over the Jazz with 26 points (13-16 FG), 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes.

Zubac stuffed the stat sheet in his 32nd double-double of the season, recording a game-high mark in rebounds. The big man also tied Norman Powell with a game-best 26 points. Zubac is on pace for a career-best season, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 16.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.6 minutes per contest.

Clingan chipped in zero points (0-1 FG), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal over six minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to Minnesota.

Clingan made an immediate impact on the defensive end in his limited playing time, recording a game-high mark in swats. The rookie big man has seen a decline in minutes of late, averaging 1.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in only 10.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Ayton racked up six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to the Timberwolves.

Ayton was quiet on the offensive end, though he did rack up a game-high mark in rebounds. Through 39 regular-season appearances, the big man is on pace to average a double-double and has posted double-digit rebounds in 21 outings thus far. The seventh-year pro has been efficient despite a couple of single-digit scoring outings in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 16.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 53.2 percent from the field in 32.0 minutes per contest.

Sengun is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

If he's unable to return, Sengun will finish with zero points (0-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes. Jeff Green replaced Sengun when the big man went to the locker room, but Jock Landale is also a candidate for increased minutes for the remainder of the game. The Rockets were already thin in the frontcourt, as Steven Adams (lower leg), Tari Eason (ankle) and Jabari Smith (hand) are all in street clothes Sunday.

Sengun exited in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Raptors after sustaining an apparent back injury, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Sengun checked out of Sunday's contest after grabbing at his back just minutes after tipoff. If the big man is unable to return, Jock Landale and Jeff Green could fill most of the minutes at center for the rest of the contest.

Embiid (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Embiid will shake off a questionable tag due to left knee injury management and suit up Sunday. The superstar big man has appeared in two of the club's last three outings while the Sixers manage his playing time, amassing 52 points (19-41 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 12-19 FT), 18 rebounds, 16 assists, two blocks and one steal across 66 total minutes. There's no indication that the 30-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction.

Robbins (groin) is available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Robbins hasn't suited up since Jan. 25 in the G League due to a right groin strain, though he'll be available if need be Sunday. The two-way center's availability shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged only 4.5 minutes per game over just 13 regular-season appearances.