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Wembanyama had 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes during Saturday's 136-98 loss to the Pacers.

Wembanyama logged his 20th outing with double-digit points and boards, leading both sides in rebounding during the loss. The second-year big man also finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Harrison Barnes (25 points). Wembanyama continues to stuff the stat sheet on both ends of the floor, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 20.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 blocks, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.

Capela (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Capela missed Thursday's loss to the Raptors with knee soreness but will be back on the floor Saturday for the second straight matchup against Toronto. The veteran big man has seen a dip in minutes and production on the floor this season for the Hawks, averaging 9.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 57.2 percent from the floor in 22.7 minutes per contest.

Hukporti (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Kings.

Hukporti hasn't been a regular part of the rotation this season, so his absence should go largely unnoticed.

Zeller (personal) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Zeller hasn't reported to the Hawks since being acquired by the team in a sign-and-trade deal over the summer that facilitated Dejounte Murray's move to New Orleans. The 32-year-old center is buried on the depth chart in Atlanta and likely wouldn't have a spot in the rotation even if he had reported to the team for training camp. At this point, Zeller's most value to the Hawks comes from his three-year, $11.03 million contract, which could prove useful for salary-matching purposes if Atlanta makes a trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.

Bitadze (concussion) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Bitadze will miss his sixth straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out while in concussion protocol. Wendell Carter should draw another start in his absence. Bitadze's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.

Hartenstein (calf) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Hartenstein will return to action Sunday after missing the Thunder's previous five contests due to a strained left calf. The 26-year-old big man should reclaim his starting spot from Jaylin Williams against Portland.

Drummond (toe) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Drummond will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to left toe injury recovery. Guerschon Yabusele will likely draw another start with Joel Embiid (knee) still out. Drummond's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.

Williams won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management.

Williams will sit out the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday. Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Saturday.

Hukporti will rejoin the Knicks ahead of Saturday's game against the Kings, but it's unclear if he'll actually be available after he sat out Friday in Westchester's 123-109 win over the Maine Celtics due to an illness. Even if he's healthy enough to play Saturday, Hukporti is unlikely to be included in the rotation.

Capela (knee) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Capela is officially listed as probable for Saturday's contest after missing Atlanta's previous outing due to right knee soreness. All signs point to the veteran big man suiting up against Toronto.