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Collins (illness) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Collins has missed the last three games for the Jazz with an illness and might be stuck on the sideline for a fourth straight game Thursday against Minnesota. Drew Eubanks and Kyle Filipowski could see more time on the floor if the veteran big man can't play Thursday.

Kornet won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Kornet picked up a spot start Monday due to Derrick White (leg) and Al Horford (toe) being sidelined. Although Horford remains out Wednesday, White is healthy and will take Kornet's spot in the first unit.

Sengun (calf) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Sengun is coming off an impressive performance in Tuesday's win against the Hawks, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The talented big man might not be able to get back on the floor for Thursday's game in Memphis, which could lead to more time for Steven Adams (ankle) if he plays. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get more minutes, depending on the status of Sengun and Adams.

Adams (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

The veteran big man was a late scratch in Tuesday's game against the Hawks with left ankle soreness, and Adams' status remains uncertain ahead of Thursday's action. Jock Landale came off Houston's bench for 16 minutes against Atlanta as the backup center in Adams' stead, and the former could play a big role down low for the Rockets if Alperen Sengun (calf) joins the latter on the sidelines against Memphis.

Gibson will get the start for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets.

With Mark Williams (foot) still on the mend, Gibson will make his 10th start of the 2024-25 campaign for the Hornets. The veteran big man is averaging 14.1 minutes as a starter for Charlotte this season, putting up 3.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Valanciunas will start in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Valanciunas will make his ninth start of the season Wednesday in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle). Over eight starts for the Wizards this year, the veteran big man has averaged 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.1 minutes.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Horford will miss a second straight game for the Celtics as he deals with a left toe sprain. The veteran big man has been in and out of the lineup all season for Boston, which has led to more time for Luke Kornet, who will likely see a boost in minutes against Chicago.

Capela (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

Capela will miss a second straight game for the Hawks on Thursday as he deals with back spasms. Atlanta could turn to Larry Nance and Mouhamed Gueye to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt with the veteran big man on the mend.

Drummond (toe) will not play Wednesday against the Kings.

Drummond has yet to return to full practice and will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. His next chance to play comes Friday against Denver.

Koloko logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the 76ers.

Koloko saw his largest workload since Jan. 2, as Anthony Davis left this game after 10 minutes with an abdominal strain. Davis is expected to miss at least three more games for the Lakers, putting Koloko on the radar in deeper formats as a potential streaming option. Jaxson Hayes will likely see the bulk of the minutes based on previous instances, but he played just 19 minutes Tuesday.