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Adams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left ankle soreness.

Adams produced two points (1-9 FG), 12 rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 loss to the Mavericks but will take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set. With Tari Eason (rest) and Cody Zeller (not with team) also unavailable, Jock Landale will operate as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun. Adams should return to action Wednesday against the Suns.

Eubanks suffered a left ankle sprain Saturday against the Jazz and will not return to the game, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Eubanks was traded to the Clippers earlier this week to provide some much-needed depth in the frontcourt for Los Angeles. Depending on how much time he may miss due to the ankle sprain, the team may have suffered a costly loss to the second unit. The 27-year-old big man racked up four points, three rebounds and one block in six minutes off the bench in his second game with his new team.

Bitadze provided two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-111 victory over the Spurs.

Bitadze played more than 25 minutes for the first time since returning from injury, indicating that his spot as the starting center could be safe after all. Although his production left much to be desired, the increased playing time is encouraging. Look for him to deliver a better performance when the Magic host the Hawks on Monday.

Filipowski will be in the starting lineup Saturday for the Jazz against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Filipowski will make his eighth start of the season Saturday for Utah, which is dealing with several frontcourt injuries. The rookie big man is averaging 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game as a starter while shooting 50 percent from the field.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Williams suffered a right knee injury during Saturday's game and now has been ruled out for the rest of the contest. Considering the veteran big man's injury history, this is a concerning development for the Trail Blazers. In Williams' absence, Portland could turn to Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.

Hayes contributed nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-117 win over the Pacers.

The dozen boards were a new season high for Hayes, who nearly came away with his second double-double of the campaign. The 24-year-old center has started five straight games for the Lakers, averaging 8.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes a contest, and with the Mark Williams trade apparently falling through, he could remain in that role until the team finds another solution in the middle.

The trade between the Lakers and Hornets involving Williams, Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish was rescinded Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

According to McMenamin, the Lakers said the trade fell through because the Hornets failed to satisfy a condition of the deal. Bobby Marks of ESPN.com relays that because the deadline has passed, the trade was not allowed to be amended. Williams returns to the Hornets, but he likely won't be available for Sunday's game in Detroit. When available again, he'll likely operate as the starting center ahead of Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic.

Bryant closed Saturday's 124-117 loss to the Lakers with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes.

Myles Turner (neck) missed his first game after getting injured Thursday, but Bryant didn't see a significant increase in his workload despite getting the start -- Obi Toppin played 22 minutes off the bench as the duo split the minutes in the paint. Bryant did lead the Pacers in rebounds on the afternoon, while the four assists tied his season high -- a mark he set in Indiana's last game, after Turner exited the court early in the first quarter. If Turner continues to be held out, Bryant should see a small bump in his numbers, but starter-level minutes and production will likely elude him.

Williams suffered an apparent right knee injury Saturday against the Timberwolves and is questionable to return to the game.

Williams went down with a left knee injury during Saturday's game and may be unable to get back on the floor to finish the contest against Minnesota. Before suffering the injury, the veteran big man racked up six points and four rebounds in eight minutes off the bench for Portland.

Robinson (ankle) is reportedly targeting to return to the floor before that start of next month for the Knicks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Knicks may be on the verge of getting Robinson back on the floor to help bolster their frontcourt. The 25-year-old is still recovering from left ankle surgery and hasn't played a game for New York all season. During the 2023-24 campaign, he averaged 5.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 40.9 percent from the field.