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Drummond (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

After participating in practice Monday, Drummond will have a chance to end a six-game absence with a toe injury Tuesday. With Joel Embiid (knee) also questionable to play against Dallas, Guerschon Yabusele could be needed to soak up the bulk of the center minutes for the 76ers once again.

Boucher (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

After missing Friday's loss to the Bulls due to an illness, Boucher was able to return for Sunday's 115-108 win over the Clippers, during which he logged nine points, four rebounds and one block over 16 minutes. It appears he is still battling through the illness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's clash. Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo would stand to see more playing time off the bench if Boucher is not cleared to play.

Theis (thumb) will not play Monday against Denver.

Theis will miss his second consecutive game for the Pelicans, but he remains day-to-day. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic are the candidates to see increased roles behind Yves Missi.

Lopez is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to back soreness.

Lopez and Damian Lillard (groin) were added later to the Bucks' injury report, which initially dropped with Khris Middleton (ankles) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) being ruled out and Bobby Portis (personal) being doubtful. It looks as though all of Milwaukee's key players could be sidelined Monday.

Clarke is questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs due to back soreness.

After playing 19 minutes against the Bucks on Monday with six points, four rebounds and one assist, Clarke could be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If that's the case, Santi Aldama could see an uptick in minutes, while Jay Huff and GG Jackson would be candidates to be more involved as well.

Turner is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a right peroneal strain.

Turner was a very late addition to the injury report. Monday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, as the Pacers are scheduled to face Portland on Tuesday. It's possible the Pacers are contemplating a maintenance day for one of these games. If Turner is held out against the Jazz, guys like Thomas Bryant, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker could see an uptick in minutes.

Porzingis racked up 18 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 victory over Philadelphia.

Porzingis swatted a season-high five shots, two shy of his career-best mark (7). Boston's center is having a tremendous season, as he's on pace to return second-round value in nine-category formats with 19.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers.

Drummond (toe) participated in Monday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

The 76ers are getting healthier, as everybody on the team practiced with the exception of Jared McCain (knee), who is out for the season. Drummond has been sidelined for the past six games due to a left toe injury but could be in line to return Tuesday against the Mavericks. Joel Embiid (knee) also practiced Monday, but he may be more likely than Drummond to sit out Tuesday's contest.

Embiid (knee) participated in Monday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

The 76ers had a positive day, as everyone on the team practiced apart from Jared McCain (knee) took part in Monday's session. Head coach Nick Nurse said over the weekend that Embiid could return to the lineup by the end of this current week, and his participation Monday is another positive step in the right direction.

Head coach Nick Nurse said that he's optimistic that Embiid (knee) will return to the 76ers lineup by the end of the week after the big man completed an on-court workout Saturday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Embiid hasn't played since Jan. 4 while managing continued discomfort in the left knee he had surgically repaired last February, missing 15 straight games in the process. Assuming he experienced no renewed pain following Saturday's workout, Embiid should continue to ramp up throughout the week before a clearer date for his return emerges. Based on Nurse's comments, Embiid can likely be ruled out for both ends of the 76ers' Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set versus the Mavericks and Heat, respectively, but a return to action Friday in Detroit could be more realistic.