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Powell (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Powell will return from a 16-game absence Tuesday due to a right hip strain. The big man will operate under a minutes restriction of 10 to 12 minutes, per Christian Clark of The Athletic. Powell hadn't been a regular part of the rotation when healthy this season, but with the Mavericks without several other centers for the foreseeable future, he'll likely have a more consistent role in the second half of the season.

Robinson is not in the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against Boston, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Jonathan Mogbo will draw his 11th start of the season Tuesday, pushing Robinson to the second unit. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, Robinson has averaged 4.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks in 14.4 minutes.

Sarr (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Sarr has missed two straight games -- and 10 of the Wizards' last 12 -- due to a left ankle sprain. Richaun Holmes will continue to anchor the starting center spot for Washington for as long as Sarr is sidelined while Tristan Vukcevic sees increased playing time off the bench.

Tillman (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Tillman is available to return from a three-game absence Tuesday due to left knee inflammation. The big man has received little playing time of late, though he could see a bump in minutes with Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) sidelined.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers,Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

The Knicks will have to wait a little longer to bolster their frontcourt with the return of Robinson, as he won't be on the floor for New York on Wednesday against Philadelphia. The veteran big man has yet to play a game this season, and his next chance to return will be Friday against the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Queta (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

A non-COVID illness prevented Queta from playing in Sunday's win against the Knicks, but the fourth-year big man has recovered enough to be cleared to play Tuesday. With Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) both ruled out, Queta should see a heavy dosage of playing time behind and alongside Kristaps Porzingis.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Horford will miss the first half of the club's back-to-back set due to a sprained toe on his left foot. With the veteran center joining Luke Kornet (personal) on the shelf, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) could see an uptick in playing time behind Kristaps Porzingis.

Claxton will serve a one-game suspension in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

After picking up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season in Monday's loss to Washington, Claxton will need to sit out Wednesday in the aftermath. The star big man should be good to go Friday against Portland. Day'Ron Sharpe is the next man up on the depth chart in the middle for the Nets, although Trendon Watford should also see more playing time in small-ball lineups at center.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid will miss a second straight game Wednesday for the 76ers, as he continues to manage his left knee issues. Along with the superstar big man, Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will also miss this game against New York, which makes Philadelphia shorthanded in the frontcourt once again. Andre Drummond will likely have to shoulder the load in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns and company.

Poeltl (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Poeltl is dealing with a contusion on his right hip, which will result in him missing an eighth straight game. On a positive note, head coach Darko Rajakovic reiterated Tuesday that Poeltl is "very close" to returning, so the veteran center could be an option Wednesday versus the Pacers, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson will likely cover most of the minutes at center Tuesday while Poeltl remains sidelined.