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Drummond (toe) didn't participate in Monday's practice, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

The 76ers haven't provided an update on Drummond's status heading into Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but his lack of involvement in practice would seem to indicate that he's trending toward missing a third straight contest due to his left toe injury.

Collins (illness) won't play Monday against the Bucks.

Collins was originally questionable, but he'll miss his second straight game Monday. It's unclear if he will be available Tuesday against the Warriors. With Walker Kessler (shoulder) also out, the Jazz will be thin in the frontcourt. That means guys like Kyle Filipowski and Drew Eubanks could step into larger roles Tuesday.

Kessler (shoulder) will not play Monday against the Bucks.

Kessler was previously carrying a questionable tag, so fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day moving forward. With John Collins (illness) also sidelined, the Jazz may need to rely heavily on Kyle Filipowski and Drew Eubanks in the frontcourt.

Embiid (knee) will remain out for the 76ers' next two games Tuesday against the Lakers and Wednesday against the Kings, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

According to Neubeck, the 76ers have said that Embiid's left knee has "responded well to treatment," and he was able to go through a partial practice Monday. The 76ers will continue to take a cautious approach with Embiid, who should be viewed as questionable heading into Friday's home game versus Denver.

Hartenstein (calf) finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-9 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.

After missing the Thunder's previous five contests with a strained left calf, Hartenstein returned to action with no restrictions Sunday. The center got off to a delayed start to the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the preseason, but since debuting Nov. 20, Hartenstein is averaging 11.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 29.9 minutes per game over 25 appearances. His production and minutes could take a hit once Chet Holmgren (hip) is back in action, but the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft is unlikely to be ready to play until some point after the All-Star break.

Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Kessler likely injured his left shoulder during the Jazz's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, during which he registered 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes. Kyle Filipowski and Drew Eubanks would be the top candidates to start at center Monday if Kessler is not cleared to play.

Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Collins was unable to play in Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies due to an illness, but the veteran forward has a chance to return Monday. Collins has played in just two games since Dec. 21 due to a hip injury, and more recently, his illness. Svi Mykhailiuk could remain in the starting lineup if Collins is not cleared to play.

Kelley signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks on Sunday.

Since going undrafted out of Oregon State in 2020, Kelley has yet to make his NBA debut, but he could get the chance to do so in the near future with the Mavericks, who are without centers Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) due to long-term injuries. Dwight Powell (hip) will also remain out for Monday's game against the Wizards, so Kelley could enter the rotation right away as a backup to Daniel Gafford. Over his 23 appearances in the G League this season with the South Bay Lakers, the seven-footer averaged 11.0 points (on 67.5 percent shooting from the field), 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.7 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Powell will be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a right hip strain, but Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com relays that the Mavericks have some optimism that he'll be available during the team's upcoming five-game road trip that begins Wednesday in New Orleans. With Powell sidelined for at least Monday's contest and with Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) out indefinitely, Markieff Morris could enter the rotation as the primary backup to starting center Daniel Gafford.

Williams is off the Hornets' injury report for Monday's matchup versus the Lakers.

Williams sat out of Saturday's win over the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management, though he has been cleared to face off against the Lakers on Monday at home. The big man has averaged 23.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.