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Edey (ankle) was helped to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey limped to the locker room in the second quarter, but he was able to return for the start of the third quarter. However, he rolled his ankle in the third quarter and needed assistance back to the Grizzlies' locker room. If Edey is unable to return for the fourth quarter, Jay Huff will see an uptick in playing time off the bench.

Edey (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Edey left the game in the second quarter and limped back to the locker room, but he returned to the game in the third quarter. It remains unclear what Edey was dealing with, but his return to action indicates it should not be much of a concern going forward.

Edey went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Nuggets with an undisclosed injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey left the game midway through the second quarter and went back to the locker room with an apparent limp. The injury remains unclear at this point, so his return is questionable. If he cannot return, Jay Huff will likely see more minutes at center.

Kleber will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Kleber started the last two games as a result of P.J. Washington's absence due to knee injury, but he will shift back to a bench role Sunday. Kleber holds averages of 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game across four appearances this season.

Duren is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

It was initially reported that Isaiah Stewart was going to start at center Sunday, but that appears to have been an error since Duren is now listed in the Pistons' starting five.

Duren won't start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Duren isn't listed on the injury report, so he'll presumably be available off the bench. He's started in all 12 appearances this season and 60 of his 61 regular-season outings last season, so it's an unfamiliar role for the talented big man, who's averaging 8.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game.

Embiid (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Heat.

Embiid has been a mainstay on the injury report and could miss yet another game due to an illness. While the big man's status is concerning for Monday's game, he's not listed with a knee injury anymore, a positive sign of his progression through that issue. If the 2023 NBA MVP is ruled out, Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond are candidates for an increased role.

Looney is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers due to an illness.

Looney has played at least 12 minutes in all but one of his 11 appearances so far this season. If he's sidelined, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kyle Anderson would be candidates for more minutes.

Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Ayton will miss his third consecutive game due to a right finger sprain. The big man underwent imaging on the index finger which revealed a deep contusion of the proximal phalanx, though he will still be considered day-to-day until the team provides an update that says otherwise. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams are both likely to receive an uptick in playing time with Ayton sidelined. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Thunder.

Kessler (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, KSLSports.com reports.

Kessler will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to right hip bursitis. John Collins will likely draw the start at center again. Kessler's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Lakers.