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Horford had nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 win over the Clippers.

All three of Horford's field goals came from beyond the arc as the veteran provided floor spacing and modest contributions in several categories. His ability to generate three-pointers, rebounds and occasional blocks remains useful in deeper formats, though his reserve role limits his overall ceiling.

Sharpe registered 15 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 win over the Pacers.

Sharpe dominated the glass, collecting four offensive rebounds while shooting efficiently en route to his first double-double of the season. It was also the second time he scored in double digits this season. Sharpe's rebounding provides a useful foundation, although his ceiling will depend on whether Brooklyn consistently gives him enough touches and playing time -- he has played more than 25 minutes just twice all season long.

The Clippers recalled Niederhauser (foot) from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.

Niederhauser remains unlikely to play a meaningful role in the short term following a seven-month recovery from foot surgery. The 23-year-old might instead make a phased return to action, possibly seeing limited minutes at some point in upcoming weeks and making some appearances in the G League. Last season, he averaged 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per regular-season game during his rookie year.

Kessler supplied 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 win over the Raptors.

It was the fifth-year center's second straight double-double, and the fifth time in seven games to begin his Lakers tenure that Kessler recorded multiple blocks. He's been healthy and productive so far for his new team, averaging 14.3 points, 9.9 boards, 2.9 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes while shooting 75.4 percent from the floor.

Jackson-Davis will start at center in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jackson-Davis will earn his first start of the season with Jakob Poeltl a late scratch due to a shoulder injury. Collin Murray-Boyles will likely see an uptick in minutes off the bench as well.

Poeltl (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Poeltl was a confirmed starter Sunday. However, a shoulder injury will keep him off the floor versus the Lakers. Without Poeltl, Trayce Jackson-Davis will enter the starting lineup.

Bassey is listed as the starting center for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Bassey will start in place of Draymond Green (rest), who will take the first night of Golden State's back-to-back set off. Bassey played nine minutes off the bench in Friday's 112-95 win over the Lakers, but he should earn a much larger role versus the Clippers and offers solid streaming appeal.

Oklahoma City exercised the third-year team option on Sorber (knee) on Sunday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Sorber has yet to appear in a game for the Thunder after the franchise selected him with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He's still without a clear timetable to return to the court and is considered week-to-week, but the injury-riddled Oklahoma City roster can use any help it can get.

Cardwell (calf) is questionable to suit up for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Cardwell has yet to appear in a game this season while recovering from a left calf strain, and he's in danger of missing his seventh consecutive outing to begin the 2026-27 campaign. If Cardwell remains sidelined, Precious Achiuwa and Jonathan Mogbo are likely to continue earning additional minutes.

Post (ankle) is questionable to suit up for Monday's game against New Orleans.

Post missed Saturday's 136-105 victory over Sacramento with a sprained right ankle, and he's now in jeopardy of missing a second straight contest with the injury. If he's unable to play, Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks will split the backup center minutes.