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Sabonis (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Sabonis has missed Sacramento's previous two contests due to lower back tightness. However, the star big man's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's game versus the Clippers.

Williams put up four points (2-4 FG), eight rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.

Williams played in just his fifth game of the season Wednesday night and did not contribute much offensively, but he still managed to snag eight rebounds, his third in which he's gotten that many. As Williams continues to transition to game speed after missing the first nine games of the season, expect him to be more involved moving forward.

Jokic (personal) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Jokic has missed Denver's last three contests due to personal reasons. The superstar center's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Dallas.

Sengun had 31 points (12-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers.

Sengun's efficient shooting helped him post a season-high 31 points Wednesday. The 22-year-old center has now tallied 12 double-doubles in 16 appearances in 2024-25. Across his last 10 outings, Sengun is averaging 20.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.7 blocks in 30.1 minutes.

Collins (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Collins has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with left knee tendinitis. With Victor Wembanyama (knee) out, Collins should draw a third straight start against Utah.

Sharpe (hamstring) has begun 1-on-1 workouts with coaches and is expected to be integrated into team activities in the next 7-to-10 days, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Sharpe has yet to play this season due to a left hamstring strain. However, Sharpe appears to be progressing well in his recovery and could return to action at the start of December if he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

Claxton (back) returned to practice Thursday and is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Claxton has missed Brooklyn's last three contests due to a lower back strain but could return to action Friday. If the 25-year-old center is able to suit up against Philadelphia, he will likely reclaim his starting spot from Ben Simmons.

Jackson-Davis provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 120-97 win over Atlanta.

Jackson-Davis recorded his first double-double of the season Wednesday, and it was also the first time he scored in double digits since the 125-112 win over the Wizards on Nov. 4. Jackson-Davis' role as the Warriors' starting center is not under any threat. He's averaging 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game since the beginning of November while starting in each of his nine outings.

Capela totaled 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 120-97 loss to Golden State.

Capela is making the most of his minutes in recent weeks, scoring in double digits in all but one of his last six appearances while posting three double-doubles in that stretch. That said, Capela is splitting time at center with Onyeka Okongwu, and that's undoubtedly limiting his upside. The veteran big man is averaging 11.9 points and 9.1 boards per game since the beginning of November, and he'll remain valuable in most formats as long as he remains in the starting lineup. For now, that's not expected to change.

Embiid registered 35 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to Memphis.

Embiid was one of Philadelphia's few standout performers in this defeat, leading the team in scoring and rebounding despite the outcome. Embiid has been limited to just four appearances after missing the team's initial nine contests due to a knee injury and a suspension. The 76ers will monitor Embiid's fitness and rest levels throughout the season, but the big man is expected to be available for Friday's game against the Nets, particularly if Paul George (knee) is unable to feature.