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Williams (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, aiming for a return to NBA action Friday against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

While Williams' status is still up in the air for Friday, he has not been ruled out yet and will likely be a true game time decision against San Antonio. Williams has missed the last six games. However, if he has to miss a seventh consecutive game, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara will all likely see extended minutes.

Duren is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics due to a right wrist sprain.

Duren is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 10 due to a sprained right wrist. If Duren is ultimately ruled out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Sengun chipped in 26 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 victory over the Warriors.

Sengun's team-high 11 rebounds and 26 points helped him record his 17th double-double of the season. Across his last 10 outings, Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.1 minutes.

Okongwu amassed 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over the Knicks.

Okongwu's five offensive rebounds helped him record his fifth double-double of the season Wednesday. Across his last 10 outings, Okongwu is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.2 minutes.

Theis (neck) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Theis has missed three straight games due to neck spasms, but he appears to be over the issue. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison. Theis is averaging 3.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 14.3 minutes per game this season.

Adams (knee) will play Wednesday versus the Golden State, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams will suit up for a sixth consecutive contest, bringing Houston to full strength as Alperen Sengun (knee) has been cleared as well. Adams is averaging 2.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

Sengun (knee) will play in Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals game against Golden State, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Sengun was questionable to play due to soreness in his left knee, but he's been given the green light to suit up Wednesday. In two matchups with the Warriors this season, Sengun is averaging 15.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks across 25.0 minutes.

Hukporti is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks with a sprained left ankle.

Hukporti suited up for the G League's Westchester Knicks earlier Wednesday, playing 14 minutes and finishing with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in a 118-107 win over the College Park Skyhawks. He likely suffered the ankle injury at some point during the contest and won't be able to suit up in the Knicks' NBA Cup matchup later in the day. The rookie center hasn't been a regular part of the NBA rotation this season.

Horford (toe) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Detroit.

Horford appears good to go for Thursday's contest. The 38-year-old is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.0 minutes across his last three appearances, although Kristaps Porzingis being healthy for Thursday's game could result in a slightly lessened workload.

Robinson (foot) is unlikely to be cleared for game action until "at least late January," Shams Charania reported Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" program.

Robinson has been sidelined all season after requiring a pair of procedures on his left ankle, with the most recent surgery coming back in mid-May. The 26-year-old has yet to be cleared for practice, and the Knicks apparently aren't planning on the big man being ready to contribute for at least another month or two. Karl-Anthony Towns has started at center all season after mostly playing power forward with Minnesota in 2023-24, and the Knicks are likely envisioning Robinson filling a backup role once he's back up to full speed. In the meantime, Precious Achiuwa will likely serve as Towns' primary backup, while also occasionally sharing the court with him.