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Kornet will start against the Hawks on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The Celtics will be without Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (rest) on the second leg of this back-to-back set, putting Kornet on the streaming radar. Kornet averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.3 blocks in three previous starts this season.

Drummond (toe) has been cleared to play and will start against the Pacers on Saturday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond has missed the last six games for the 76ers with a toe injury. The veteran big man will get back on the floor Saturday against the Pacers, and Philadelphia will need him now more than ever with Joel Embiid (knee) and Guerschon Yabusele (knee) ruled out for this game in Indiana.

Porzingis (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

After dropping 23 points in 23 minutes in Friday's game against the Magic, Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Trae Young and company. The veteran big man seems to be back to form at this point in the season and will be missed by the Celtics when they take on a talented Hawks squad. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could see more time on the floor Saturday, especially with Al Horford (toe) also ruled out for this game.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Souichi Terada of MassLive.com reports.

After playing 23 minutes in Friday's blowout win against the Magic, Horford will miss Saturday's game against the Hawks in Boston. The veteran big man is averaging 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Celtics this season, shooting a career-low 42.7 percent from the floor and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.

Jokic (elbow) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Jokic continues to deal with an elbow issue but is expected to suit up against Orlando. The superstar center is enjoying the best outside-shooting season of his career, converting 47.4 percent of his 4.5 three-point attempts per contest.

Bitadze (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Bitadze will miss a third straight game due to a concussion, and this will lead to Wendell Carter earning another start in the frontcourt alongside Paolo Banchero. Bitadze's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Tuesday.

Richards isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Richards will come off the bench in his Phoenix debut as the backup center to Mason Plumlee. However, it wouldn't be surprising for Richards to fight for a starting job moving forward as he acclimates to his new team.

Robinson agreed to a 10-day contract with the Raptors on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

After being waived by the Kings on Jan. 7, Robinson was quickly able to find a new home with the Raptors, albeit on a short-term deal. In nine games with the Kings, the 24-year-old center averaged 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 6.3 minutes per game.

Ayton is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Rockets due to low back soreness.

Ayton hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a back issue. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out, Robert Williams and Duop Reath are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Horford is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks due to a left big toe sprain.

Horford has typically sat out the second leg of back-to-backs this season, so it wouldn't be surprising for him to do so again Saturday. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will likely receive increased playing time.