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Sabonis is out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a right ankle sprain.

After suffering the injury in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Sabonis will need to miss at least one game. The star big man can be labeled day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Bulls. Jonas Valanciunas should join the first unit Wednesday, and he's averaged 12.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 26.6 minutes over six games as a starter for the Kings.

Jokic (elbow/ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Jokic continues to deal with a right elbow contusion and a left ankle impingement, which could hold him out for a second consecutive contest Wednesday. If the superstar big man is sidelined once again, Zeke Nnaji and Vlatko Cancar could see an uptick in playing time. Jokic has made eight appearances in March, during which he has averaged 29.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.6 steals across 39.8 minutes per contest.

Jemison (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Jemison is in jeopardy of missing his fourth consecutive contest due to an illness. If the 25-year-old center remains on the shelf, Alex Len and Christian Koloko are candidates for a bump in minutes behind Jaxson Hayes.

Kessler is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to rest purposes, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Kessler will sit out Wednesday's contest despite not suffering any injuries. In his absence, Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter will likely receive increased playing time. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Boston.

Horford is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

With Jayson Tatum (knee) sitting out Tuesday, Horford will join the starting five. The veteran big man has averaged 14.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.8 minutes over his last five games as a starter, granting him enhanced fantasy value.

Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Robinson is in jeopardy of missing the first half of the club's back-to-back set due to left ankle injury management. If the big man is cleared to play Wednesday, he'll likely be held out of Thursday's game against Charlotte. Over his last five outings, Robinson has averaged 4.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks across 17.6 minutes per contest.

Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Bassey will miss his 13th consecutive contest due to an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee. The big man is without a clear timeline for a return, but his continued absence should pave the way for Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan to cover most of the minutes at center.

Drummond (toe) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

It'll be a fourth straight absence for the veteran big man, who carries no clear timetable for a return ahead of Friday's tilt against the Spurs. With Adem Bona (ankle) joining Drummond on the sideline, the 76ers will likely look for Oshae Brissett, Chuma Okeke and Alex Reese to handle the frontcourt minutes against Oklahoma City.

Jones (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Jones is in jeopardy of missing his eighth consecutive contest due to a left quad strain. If the two-way big man remains on the shelf, Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell should continue to shoulder the workload at center.

Hartenstein is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to low back spasms.

Hartenstein is coming off a stellar performance in Sunday's win against the Bucks, recording 24 points, 12 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes. He didn't appear to be nursing an injury during the contest, but the Thunder appear to be leaning toward taking a cautious approach with Hartenstein and several other key regulars for Wednesday's contest. The veteran big man could be held out Wednesday along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (hip) and Luguentz Dort (hip), all of whom appear on the injury report.