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The Pacers will not sign Len to a deal, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Len was expected to sign a one-year pact with the Pacers upon clearing waivers; however, he will remain a free agent for the time being. The big man was traded from the Kings to the Wizards before having been waived by Washington on Saturday. The 31-year-old is a candidate to latch on with a team lacking depth in the frontcourt.

Williams (knee) will not play in Monday's game against Denver, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Williams left Saturday's game against the Timberwolves early after sustaining a knee injury and did not return. He will now miss his 35th game of the season due to a variety of injuries. Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan will likely make up the center rotation against Denver.

Bagley (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Suns.

Bagley is not yet ready to make his Memphis debut due to a right knee sprain. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday against the Clippers.

Kornet is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Kornet was a late insert into the Celtics' starting lineup against the Knicks on Saturday, and he finished that contest with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in a 131-104 win. He will retreat to the bench Monday due to the return of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), though Kornet should see some playing time in double-big lineups alongside Porzingis and Al Horford against the Miami duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.

Lopez (shoulder) will play Monday night against the Warriors.

Lopez was labeled as probable due to a shoulder contusion leading up to tipoff, so his availability isn't a surprise. He's averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.5 blocks through four February appearances.

Okafor agreed to a 10-day contract with the Pacers on Monday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Okafor last saw NBA action with the Pistons during the 2020-21 campaign. The 2015 first-round pick had spent the entire 2024-25 season up to this point in the G League with the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants, with whom he had averaged 18.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 30.5 minutes per game over 30 appearances. With Myles Turner dealing with a neck injury that could keep him out of the Pacers' next game Tuesday versus the Knicks, Okafor could fill depth minutes at center if Thomas Bryant is needed to make another start in Turner's stead.

Capela (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Monday will be the eighth game in a row that Capela has been sidelined. He had missed two games due to a personal matter, but it's unclear whether his current absence is related to that. Regardless, Capela's next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Knicks.

Turner (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Following a limited practice session Monday, Turner has a chance to return from a one-game absence with a neck strain Tuesday. If the star big man cannot suit up for the Pacers, Thomas Bryant would likely draw another spot start at center while splitting minutes with Obi Toppin against New York.

Embiid (injury management) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Tuesday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so it's widely expected that Embiid will play in one game at most -- the 76ers will travel to Brooklyn on Wednesday for their last game before the All-Star break. If Embiid sits out Tuesday, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele could benefit from a fantasy perspective.

Poeltl (hip) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl will miss his fourth straight game Tuesday and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Jonathan Mogbo, who is probable with an ankle injury, could be in line for another start and is on the streaming radar.