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Kelley signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks on Sunday.

Since going undrafted out of Oregon State in 2020, Kelley has yet to make his NBA debut, but he could get the chance to do so in the near future with the Mavericks, who are without centers Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) due to long-term injuries. Dwight Powell (hip) will also remain out for Monday's game against the Wizards, so Kelley could enter the rotation right away as a backup to Daniel Gafford. Over his 23 appearances in the G League this season with the South Bay Lakers, the seven-footer averaged 11.0 points (on 67.5 percent shooting from the field), 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.7 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Powell will be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a right hip strain, but Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com relays that the Mavericks have some optimism that he'll be available during the team's upcoming five-game road trip that begins Wednesday in New Orleans. With Powell sidelined for at least Monday's contest and with Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) out indefinitely, Markieff Morris could enter the rotation as the primary backup to starting center Daniel Gafford.

Williams is off the Hornets' injury report for Monday's matchup versus the Lakers.

Williams sat out of Saturday's win over the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management, though he has been cleared to face off against the Lakers on Monday at home. The big man has averaged 23.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.

Davis (foot) is probable for Monday's game against Charlotte, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Davis has been a mainstay on the injury report due to left foot plantar fasciitis, though he is expected to suit up for the first half of the club's back-to-back set. The star big man has appeared in four consecutive outings for the Lakers, during which he has averaged 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per game.

Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford has played in each of the Celtics' last two games since he sat out of Wednesday's win over the Clippers due to the left great toe sprain. If the veteran big man is sidelined Monday, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for a bump in minutes.

Hukporti (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Hukporti is still working to recover from the illness that kept him from playing in Saturday's 143-120 win over the Kings. He has seen sparse playing time for the Knicks this season when available, so his potential absence Monday won't affect the team's rotation.

Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game agianst the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl is dealing with back stiffness, which puts his status for Monday's game in jeopardy. Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson would see increased playing time if either or both of Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk (calf) are unable to play. Since and including Jan. 1, Poeltl has averaged 13.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.

Jokic finished with 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes during Saturday's 133-104 loss to Minnesota.

Jokic was limited on the offensive end compared to his usual production, but he still racked up 20-plus points for the 35th time this season. The MVP candidate logged a game-high mark in dimes, though he also recorded his second-lowest rebounding total of the season during the blowout loss. Jokic has racked up double-digit assists in eight of his last 10 outings, during which he has averaged 27.7 points, 13.5 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 2.2 steals in 34.6 minutes per game.

Bitadze (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Miami.

Bitadze is in jeopardy of missing his seventh straight contest while going through the league's concussion protocol. If the big man remains on the shelf, Wendell Carter should continue to receive the starting nod at center.

Sabonis put up 25 points (11-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds and 12 assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 143-120 loss to the Knicks.

The star big man is no stranger to the triple-double, having now logged six on the season, good for fourth in the league (tied with Josh Hart). He's also a threat to put up a double-double on any given night -- with 40 in 42 games this season -- making him a home run for fantasy purposes. He's been particularly productive on the glass this month, averaging 16.4 rebounds rebounds per game in January so far. He'll look to continue controlling the paint against the Nets on Monday.