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Vucevic totaled 26 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies.

Vucevic had another strong showing despite the game's final outcome. The veteran big man finished just two rebounds away from recording what would've been his eighth double-double this month alone. Vucevic has scored at least 20 points in 10 of his 18 appearances this season.

Kessler (hip) logged 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 win over the Knicks.

Kessler re-entered the starting lineup at center upon his return from right hip bursitis, and he didn't waste any time getting involved on the glass and as a scorer. He posted his fifth double-double in 10 appearances this season and put the cherry on top of his stellar night by recording a team-high block total. It's also worth noting that Kessler logged 35 minutes, so he doesn't appear to be on any type of playing-time restriction following a six-game absence.

Collins had 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 victory over the Knicks.

Collins led the Jazz on the glass and has now snagged 27 rebounds over his last two appearances. He also turned in a solid scoring performance, ending the night third on his squad behind Lauri Markkanen (34 points) and Collin Sexton (25 points). Collins has been able to remain with the first unit following the return of Walker Kessler due to a recent injury to Kyle Filipowski (ankle), though a decision will need to be made by Utah on who gets to stick with the starters once the frontcourt returns to health.

Clingan (knee) is available to return to Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Clingan briefly exited Saturday's game due to a left knee injury. However, after being checked on by trainers in the locker room, he returned to the bench and will be available for the fourth quarter.

Clingan (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Clingan went to the locker room with a trainer to be evaluated for an unspecified injury. While he's sidelined, Duop Reath should see an uptick in minutes off the Blazers' bench.

Davis (foot) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Denver, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Davis was listed as probable for Saturday's contest due to left plantar fasciitis, but he will continue to play through the injury. Since and including Nov. 1, Davis has averaged 31.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game.

Collins is not starting Saturday against the Warriors.

Collins will return to the bench due to Victor Wembanyama's (knee) return, and the veteran should operate as Wembanyama's primary backup. When playing off the bench this season, he's averaging 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.3 blocks per game.

Robbins (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Robbins returns following a one-game absence. However, he's not expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench as a depth option in the frontcourt and shouldn't have a big impact on Milwaukee's rotation.

Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Ayton will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a sprained right finger, and his next chance to play will be Monday against the Grizzlies. Donovan Clingan should serve as the Trail Blazers' starting center Saturday due to Ayton being sidelined.

Wembanyama (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Interim coach Mitch Johnson relayed Saturday that Wembanyama will have his minutes monitored in his return from a three-game absence due to a right knee injury, per Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com. Zach Collins will likely retreat to the bench, but he should still see meaningful playing time in a reserve role with Wembanyama operating under a minutes restriction.