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Lopez (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Lopez will be held out for the second leg of a back-to-back set along with several other key players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin), Khris Middleton (ankles) and Bobby Portis (personal). The absences of Lopez, Portis and Antetokounmpo in particular leave the Bucks especially thin in the frontcourt, which could result in Taurean Prince, Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston all seeing minutes as small-ball options at center.

Head coach Chris Finch said he expects Reid (finger) to play against the Kings on Monday, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Reid sprained his right finger during the Timberwolves' 105-103 loss to the Wizards on Saturday. His availability for Minnesota is crucial as Julius Randle is set to miss multiple games due to a right groin strain. Since the beginning of January, Reid has averaged 15.6 points on 52.9 percent shooting (including 55.8 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G), 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks over 26.5 minutes per game. Reid should have a good chance at increasing those numbers for as long as he's in the Timberwolves' starting lineup due to Randle's injury.

Landale (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Landale has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to an illness Monday, and he'll face a short turnaround if he wants to return for the second leg of Houston's back-to-back Tuesday against the Nets. With Alperen Sengun (calf) out against the Knicks as well, the Rockets are deploying a smaller starting frontcourt of Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason. That said, Steven Adams should still play a significant role off the bench against Karl-Anthony Towns.

Adams will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

With Alperen Sengun (calf) still on the shelf, Tari Eason will supplant Adams in the starting five Monday. The big man had started in each of the club's last two outings, amassing 22 points (8-14 FG, 6-9 FT), 17 rebounds, three blocks, three assists and two steals across 48 total minutes.

Collins (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Collins was involved in Sunday's three-team trade that was centered around De'Aaron Fox going to the Spurs and Zach LaVine heading to the Kings. Collins, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones were sent to Chicago as part of the transaction, and all three may make their Bulls debut Tuesday. Collins' playing outlook in Chicago currently looks about the same as it did in San Antonio, but he could move into a more meaningful role in the rotation if Nikola Vucevic is moved prior to Thursday's trade deadline.

Sengun (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Sengun will miss a third straight game due to a left calf contusion. Monday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, and while the center's availability for Tuesday's game in Brooklyn remains unclear, head coach Ime Udoka expressed optimism that Sengun would be available to play at some point during the remaining three games of the Rockets' road trip, per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. After Steven Adams drew starts in both of the past two games, the Rockets are switching up their lineup Monday, as Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason will join the starting lineup and will be flanked by Jalen Green, Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks. Point guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is considered week-to-week and will join Sengun in street clothes.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Powell hasn't played since Jan. 17 due to a right hip strain, and Tuesday's game will mark the ninth straight game he will be sidelined. His next opportunity to see the floor will be Thursday against the Celtics.

Gafford (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Gafford will suit up Tuesday after missing Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers due to left ankle soreness. The big man could share the frontcourt with Anthony Davis (recently traded) for the first time Tuesday, who is listed as questionable to make his Mavericks debut against Philadelphia. Over his last five appearances, Gafford has averaged 17.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 2.6 assists in 29.4 minutes per contest.

Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

After going through Monday's practice, Embiid looks to be on the cusp of a return following a 15-game absence due to left knee injury management. Should the superstar big man need to miss another contest, Guerschon Yabusele would continue to hold down the fort at center for the 76ers, as Andre Drummond (toe) is also uncertain to play.

Davis (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Davis is working through an abdominal muscle strain that has had him out of action since Jan. 28. However, the trade involving Davis, Luka Doncic and four other players is still pending, so there's no guarantee that Davis will be available to make his Mavericks debut Tuesday even if fully healthy. If Davis is ruled out, his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Celtics.