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Porzingis didn't return to Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards after exiting in the second quarter with right heel pain.

Porzingis turned in 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes before leaving the contest. The Celtics didn't provide an update on Porzingis' status following the game, but it's worth noting that the big man's heel injury isn't an aggravation of the left foot/ankle that required offseason surgery and cost him the first 17 games of the season. For now, Porzingis can be viewed as day-to-day leading up to the Celtics' next game Thursday versus the Bulls.

Huff (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Huff carried a questionable tag into Sunday's contest due to left knee soreness, but he will officially be active. Huff could see a decreased role going forward due to Zach Edey (ankle) being back in the lineup.

Edey (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Edey has missed the last 12 games due to a left ankle sprain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Considering the amount of time he has missed, it wouldn't be surprising to see Edey on a minute restriction as he returns to form.

Looney will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Looney has come off the bench in the team's last two games, but he will return to a starting role Sunday with Draymond Green retreating to the bench. In his last three starts, Looney averaged 3.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per contest.

Porzingis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to right heel pain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis exited for the locker room during Sunday's contest and has been deemed questionable to return. If he is ultimately unable to return, Luke Kornet would likely see more minutes.

Clingan will start Sunday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the team's official site reports.

Clingan returned on a minutes restriction from a seven-game absence Friday, but he will rejoin the starting lineup Sunday. Over his last six starts, Clingan holds averages of 7.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in 22.7 minutes per contest.

Williams (reconditioning) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Williams will return to action after missing the last seven games due to a concussion and subsequent reconditioning. Williams will serve as backup to Donovan Clingan.

Embiid has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets due to a right sinus fracture.

Embiid was diagnosed with a sinus fracture after leaving Friday's loss to the Pacers, but at first, the 76ers didn't want to rule the big man out for Monday's contest. Given his injury history, it's certainly possible Embiid will miss additional contests, but for now, he's being treated as day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Friday during a rematch against the Hornets, while Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for increased roles in Embiid's absence.

Hukporti (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

As expected, Hukporti has been downgraded from doubtful to out. His absence isn't expected to impact the Knicks' rotation.

Collins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

As expected, Collins has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game. In his absence, Charles Bassey and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates for extra minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.