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Wembanyama (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Wembanyama was added to Saturday's injury report due to an illness, and he wasn't able to progress in his recovery enough to play in the Spurs' loss to the Heat. Charles Bassey would be in line to make a second straight start if Wembanyama is not cleared to play Monday.

Reid (finger) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Reid left Saturday's game against the Wizards early due to a right finger sprain that now has his status for Monday's game in question. If he is unable to go, most of his minutes figure to be absorbed by first-unit players, while Luka Garza could also see a slight uptick in action.

Sengun (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Sengun is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a left calf contusion. If the All-Star remains on the shelf, Steven Adams and Jock Landale will likely see an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Sengun has averaged 16.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 30.8 minutes per contest.

Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Drummond has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a sixth straight game. With Joel Embiid (knee) also sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele will likely draw another start at center. Drummond's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Dallas.

Sarr (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Hornets.

Sarr will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, and his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Nets. Jonas Valanciunas should draw another start Monday, with Richaun Holmes likely to receive increased playing time as his primary backup.

Kelley will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.

With Anthony Davis (abdomen) not ready to make his Dallas debut and P.J. Washington (knee), Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively (ankle) all sidelined as well, Kelley will make his first career start and face off against a formidable frontcourt of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. In 16 total minutes this season, Kelley has posted five points, five rebounds and a block. The only available backups behind Kelley and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are Naji Marshall and Kessler Edwards.

Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Following the aftermath of the Luka Doncic (calf) for Anthony Davis (abdomen) blockbuster trade, the Mavericks have ruled out Gafford, Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and P.J. Washington (knee) for Sunday's game against the top team in the NBA, leaving Dallas with a frontcourt rotation of Naji Marshall, Kessler Edwards, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley. Gafford's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Philadelphia. When Davis is available to make his Dallas debut and Gafford is healthy, head coach Jason Kidd expects both big men to start, especially while Dereck Lively (foot) is still sidelined.

Ayton notched 24 points (11-12 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-108 victory over the Suns.

Ayton posted 20-plus points for the fourth appearance in a row while finishing as the club's leading scorer, shooting a near-perfect 11-for-12 from the field. The big man continues to fill the stat sheet, though his availability has been a glaring issue of late, as he has missed five of Portland's last 12 outings. In three appearances following a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, Ayton has averaged 22.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 34.0 minutes per contest.

The Jazz waived Bamba on Sunday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

One day after acquiring Bamba from the Clippers, the Jazz will part ways with the big man to open up a roster spot for guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, whom the club acquired from the Lakers on Sunday. Bamba will likely be a candidate to join a club lacking frontcourt depth, though he may have to wait for the dust to settle after Thursday's trade deadline before finding a home. In 28 appearances with the Clippers this season, Bamba averaged 4.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 12.6 minutes per contest.

Bassey finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 loss to Miami.

The big man recorded a game-high mark in rebounds while making his third career start due to Victor Wembanyama's (illness) absence. Bassey has been held out via coach's decision in three of the club's last five outings, so he will likely remain in an extremely limited role once Wembanyama can return. Until then, Bassey should be expected to pick up fairly significant minutes in the frontcourt, competing for playing time with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Zach Collins.