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Zeller (personal) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Zeller hasn't reported to the Hawks since being acquired by the team in a sign-and-trade deal over the summer that facilitated Dejounte Murray's move to New Orleans. The 32-year-old center is buried on the depth chart in Atlanta and likely wouldn't have a spot in the rotation even if he had reported to the team for training camp. At this point, Zeller's most value to the Hawks comes from his three-year, $11.03 million contract, which could prove useful for salary-matching purposes if Atlanta makes a trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.

Bitadze (concussion) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Bitadze will miss his sixth straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out while in concussion protocol. Wendell Carter should draw another start in his absence. Bitadze's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.

Hartenstein (calf) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Hartenstein will return to action Sunday after missing the Thunder's previous five contests due to a strained left calf. The 26-year-old big man should reclaim his starting spot from Jaylin Williams against Portland.

Drummond (toe) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Drummond will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to left toe injury recovery. Guerschon Yabusele will likely draw another start with Joel Embiid (knee) still out. Drummond's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.

Williams won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management.

Williams will sit out the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday. Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Saturday.

Hukporti will rejoin the Knicks ahead of Saturday's game against the Kings, but it's unclear if he'll actually be available after he sat out Friday in Westchester's 123-109 win over the Maine Celtics due to an illness. Even if he's healthy enough to play Saturday, Hukporti is unlikely to be included in the rotation.

Capela (knee) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Capela is officially listed as probable for Saturday's contest after missing Atlanta's previous outing due to right knee soreness. All signs point to the veteran big man suiting up against Toronto.

Bitadze (concussion) didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Pistons, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Bitadze is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after missing Orlando's previous five outings while in concussion protocol. However, Bitadze's absence from shootaround is a bad sign of his availability against Detroit.

Edey ended with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 139-126 win over the Pelicans.

Even though the big man was on the wrong end of a poster dunk by Yves Missi, Edey still posted a decent stat line while notching a double-double for the first time since his 21-point, 16-rebound effort against the Raptors on Dec. 26. Edey has started in all but one of his 11 appearances in January, averaging 5.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 18.5 minutes per game in that span.

Clingan (ankle) ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 18 minutes in Friday's 102-97 win over the Hornets.

Filling in as the Blazers' starting center for the injured Deandre Ayton (knee) on Friday, Clingan appeared to be eased back into action following a five-game absence of his own due to an ankle sprain. Despite being on a workload restriction, Clingan still posted excellent per-minute numbers and is now averaging 10.3 rebounds, 7.6 points, 3.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.3 minutes over nine appearances as a starter this season. Clingan would hold plenty of streaming value if Ayton is unable to play in Sunday's matchup with Oklahoma City.