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Looney is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Head coach Steve Kerr will tweak the lineup for this matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, and Looney will add some much-needed physicality to the frontcourt, especially since Draymond Green (calf) won't play. Looney is averaging 5.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in his last five appearances off the bench.

Plumlee will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

With Oso Ighodaro joining the starting five, Plumlee will retreat to the bench. In his last five outings (two starts), the big man averaged 3.2 points and 4.8 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per game.

Coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Edey (ankle) is progressing well through on-court activity, and he could potentially suit up for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Edey will miss Thursday's game against the Kings, though the Grizzlies are optimistic that the big man will make his return during their back-to-back set on Saturday and Sunday. If he plays Saturday, the rookie will likely remain limited after a nine-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Through 14 regular-season outings (nine starts), Edey has averaged 11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.8 assists across 20.1 minutes per game while shooting 61.0 percent from the floor.

Bitadze won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Knicks due to a sprained right ankle.

Despite not showing up on the injury report all day, Bitadze will miss his first game since Nov. 3 on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Tristan da Silva will replace him in the starting lineup. Bitadze's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia.

Lively (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lively will return from a one-game absence due to a right knee injury, though it's unclear if he'll move back to the starting lineup or if he'll remain on the bench. Lively has started in Dallas' previous nine contests, averaging 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game in that span.

Richards will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

After coming off the bench in Saturday's loss to Atlanta during his return from a 14-game absence due to a right rib fracture, Richards will return to the starting five Tuesday. The big man will likely split minutes with Moussa Diabate and Mark Williams, who will remain limited off the bench in his return from a foot injury. During his return Saturday, Richards posted 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes.

Williams (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Williams will make his season debut, playing in his first matchup since December 2023. However, the big man is expected to operate under a heavy minutes restriction and will come off the bench Tuesday, according to Boone. The No. 15 pick of the 2022 Draft will likely split playing time with Nick Richards, though Williams should continue to pick up more minutes as the Hornets slowly work him back from the foot injury.

Horford (rest/toe) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Horford took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing 30 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over his last 11 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.

Porzingis (rest/knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Porzingis took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing a season-high 32 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over three appearances this season, Porzingis has averaged 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.7 minutes per game.

Davis is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to left foot plantar fasciitis.

Davis is expected to continue to play through the foot issue, but it may be impacting his effectiveness. Davis has failed to reach the 20-point mark in four of his last six outings after reaching that plateau in 14 straight games to begin the campaign.