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Looney has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Sacramento due to illness, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Looney started Wednesday's game but was replaced by Trayce Jackson-Davis to open the second half. The veteran finished the contest scoreless (0-3 FG) and recorded two rebounds across nine minutes. Quinten Post and Jackson-Davis should handle center duties for the rest of the contest.

Kornet is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Kornet will step into the first unit for the second time in three games, benefitting from the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe) on the first night of a back-to-back. In four starts this season, Kornet is averaging 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks across 28.0 minutes.

Jackson-Davis isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The move puts a slight damper on the fantasy appeal of Jackson-Davis, who will cede his place in the first five to Kevon Looney and head to Golden State's bench following 16 consecutive starts. Across seven games as a reserve this year, Jackson-Davis averaged 4.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.3 minutes while shooting 61.9 percent from the floor.

Looney is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Looney will start for the first time since Dec. 19, supplanting Trayce Jackson-Davis at the center spot. Looney has averaged 6.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his last six games across 19.2 minutes.

Porzingis (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis was a late add to Wednesday's injury report due to illness, and he'll be unavailable for the Celtics as they take on the Clippers for the first leg of a back-to-back set. With Al Horford (toe) also sidelined, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should see plenty of action. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Lakers.

Horford (toe) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

With the Celtics back in action on a short turnaround Thursday against the Lakers, Horford will take a seat on the first leg of the team's back-to-back Wednesday. Since starting center Kristaps Porzingis is out with an illness as well, Luke Kornet stands out as the most likely choice to join Boston's starting lineup down low.

Davis is probable for Thursday's game against Boston due to right calf soreness, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Davis is likely to play against the Celtics despite a lingering calf issue. He's logged a double-double in nine straight appearances and is averaging 25.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks during that stretch.

Collins is part of Utah's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Collins is returning from an eight-game absence due to a hip injury and has been inserted into the starting lineup. Considering the lengthy layoff, Collins could have his minutes monitored. He's averaging 17.9 points and 8.3 rebounds across 29.9 minutes per game this season.

Clingan (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Clingan will miss his fifth straight game with a left ankle sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) out for Thursday's game in Orlando, Robert Williams will likely see the bulk of the minutes in the frontcourt.

Bitadze (concussion) is doubtful for Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Bitadze appears likely to miss his fifth game in a row Thursday. Assuming he sits, his next chance to play comes Saturday against the Pistons.