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Davis (calf) is probable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Lakers continue to regularly list Davis on their injury report, but the superstar big man is expected to play through right calf soreness Saturday. Over his last seven games, Davis has averaged 24.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.0 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.9 three-pointers.

Bagley (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Suns due to a right knee sprain.

Bagley's absence streak will extend to 17 games Saturday due to a sprained right knee. Until Washington provides a timetable for the 25-year-old big man's return, he can be considered week-to-week.

Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

After making his long-awaited return from an eight-game absence, Collins will be stuck on the sideline for Saturday's game in Memphis due to an illness. The veteran big man had a solid game in his return, recording a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder.

Clingan (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Robert Williams (hand) both sidelined Friday, Clingan will also jump right into Portland's starting lineup down low following a five-game absence with an ankle injury. The rookie big man makes sense as a strong plug-and-play fantasy option against Charlotte, as Clingan has averaged 10.0 rebounds, 8.0 points, 2.9 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.9 minutes across eight games as a starter this year.

Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Bitadze has missed the last five games for the Magic while trying to recover from a concussion. Wendell Carter could see a boost in minutes if the 25-year-old big man cannot get back on the floor against Detroit.

Powell (hip) remains out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Powell will miss a fourth straight game Saturday with a hip strain, and his next chance to suit up for the Mavericks arrives Monday against the Wizards. Although the veteran big man's absence against Boston won't have significant fantasy implications, Dallas should lean on Daniel Gafford from the first unit while Maxi Kleber handles the backup center role.

Capela (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Capela is expected to suit up for Saturday's rematch after missing Thursday's loss to Toronto due to right knee soreness. The veteran big man has averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 20.6 minutes per game over his last five outings (three starts).

Nurkic (conditioning) is available for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Nurkic is set to return Saturday after missing Phoenix's previous seven outings due to an illness and subsequent return-to-play conditioning. Nurkic will likely compete for backup center minutes with Mason Plumlee behind Nick Richards against Washington.

Nurkic (conditioning) participated in Friday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Nurkic has missed Phoenix's last seven contests due to an illness and then return-to-play conditioning. However, the veteran big man's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Queta chipped in six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), three assists, two steals, one rebound and one block across nine minutes during Thursday's 117-96 loss to the Lakers.

Queta tied the game-high mark in steals while putting together a respectable outing in his limited run. The 25-year-old has operated in a fairly inconsistent role throughout the season. Over his last five appearances, he has averaged 5.8 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per contest.