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Sharpe left Wednesday's game against the Hornets with 5:52 remaining in the second quarter due to left hamstring tightness and won't return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sharpe played 10 minutes and recorded five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist before departing. While the Nets haven't provided official word on the severity of Sharpe's injury, even mild hamstring injuries often require a few days to heal, so the fourth-year center could face an uphill battle to play in the Nets' next game Saturday at Houston. Trendon Watford served as Nicolas Claxton's primary backup in the second half of Wednesday's contest and will likely be in the rotation Saturday if Sharpe can't play.

Reid (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Reid will miss his first game of the season Wednesday, with the veteran big man battling an illness. The Timberwolves will likely lean on Julius Randle, Luka Garza and Leonard Miller to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt in his absence.

Kessler (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Kessler has missed the last two games for the Jazz due to a left shoulder contusion. The 23-year-old big man has been having the best season of his career for Utah, averaging career-high numbers across the board, posting 11.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.4 blocks per game. He's also shooting a career-high 73 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc.

Collins (illness) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Collins has missed the last three games for the Jazz with an illness and might be stuck on the sideline for a fourth straight game Thursday against Minnesota. Drew Eubanks and Kyle Filipowski could see more time on the floor if the veteran big man can't play Thursday.

Kornet won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Kornet picked up a spot start Monday due to Derrick White (leg) and Al Horford (toe) being sidelined. Although Horford remains out Wednesday, White is healthy and will take Kornet's spot in the first unit.

Sengun (calf) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Sengun is coming off an impressive performance in Tuesday's win against the Hawks, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The talented big man might not be able to get back on the floor for Thursday's game in Memphis, which could lead to more time for Steven Adams (ankle) if he plays. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get more minutes, depending on the status of Sengun and Adams.

Adams (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

The veteran big man was a late scratch in Tuesday's game against the Hawks with left ankle soreness, and Adams' status remains uncertain ahead of Thursday's action. Jock Landale came off Houston's bench for 16 minutes against Atlanta as the backup center in Adams' stead, and the former could play a big role down low for the Rockets if Alperen Sengun (calf) joins the latter on the sidelines against Memphis.

Gibson will get the start for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets.

With Mark Williams (foot) still on the mend, Gibson will make his 10th start of the 2024-25 campaign for the Hornets. The veteran big man is averaging 14.1 minutes as a starter for Charlotte this season, putting up 3.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Valanciunas will start in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Valanciunas will make his ninth start of the season Wednesday in the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle). Over eight starts for the Wizards this year, the veteran big man has averaged 14.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.1 minutes.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Horford will miss a second straight game for the Celtics as he deals with a left toe sprain. The veteran big man has been in and out of the lineup all season for Boston, which has led to more time for Luke Kornet, who will likely see a boost in minutes against Chicago.