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Horford is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford will enter the starting lineup Tuesday with Derrick White (illness) out. Horford is averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.1 minutes across his last 10 starting appearances.

Jokic (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Jokic attempted to go through pregame warmups while dealing with the illness, though he was seen leaving the arena and was eventually ruled out for the marquee matchup. The superstar's status is now up in the air for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. With the three-time MVP sidelined, DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji are candidates for increased roles.

Kleber is coming off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

The Mavericks will opt to deploy a smaller starting lineup Tuesday after going with a big first unit against Memphis' towering frontcourt Monday. Spencer Dinwiddie will take Kleber's spot in the first unit against the Lakers. Over 20 games as a reserve in 2024-25, Kleber has averaged 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 points and 0.8 assists in 18.9 minutes, so he's not worthy of much fantasy attention.

Davis (foot) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis has been upgraded from probable to available yet again Tuesday despite dealing with left foot plantar fasciitis. There is no indication that the star big man will operate a minutes restriction against Dallas.

Clingan (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Wednesday is the front end of Portland's back-to-back set, so the team could opt to hold the rookie first-rounder out of action against New Orleans. The Blazers would figure to lean on Deandre Ayton from the first unit if Clingan gets the night off Wednesday, and Robert Williams would be in line to take on the backup center role in this case. Ayton has averaged 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.9 minutes across six outings with Clingan out of action in 2024-25.

Jokic (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Jokic was a late addition to the injury report and has been downgraded from probable to questionable for the marquee matchup. If the superstar is sidelined, DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji are candidates for increased roles.

Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

As expected, Gafford will be sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set after head coach Jason Kidd said following Monday's 119-104 loss to the Grizzlies that Gafford is "probably going to be out some time" with a sprained left ankle. Dereck Lively is likely to see boosted minutes as the Mavericks' starting center in the short term, while Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber absorb the backup minutes that had previously fallen to Gafford.

Jokic is listed as probable for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics due to an illness.

Despite being a late addition to the injury report Tuesday due to an illness, Jokic is still expected to suit up against Boston. The superstar big man is in the midst of the best outside shooting season of his career, converting 47.7 percent of his 4.8 three-point attempts per contest.

Sims had four points (2-4 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 103-94 loss to the Magic.

Sims had to shoulder the load left from Karl-Anthony Towns' absence (knee) during Monday's game against the Magic. Although he couldn't replace what Towns does offensively, Sims did crash the glass, recording double-digit rebounds for the second time this season.

Edey finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks across 13 minutes during Monday's 119-104 win over Dallas.

Edey started for the Grizzlies for a second straight game but didn't see more than 13 minutes on the floor, with Jay Huff taking those minutes during Monday's win against the Mavericks. This could be a telling sign, as the coaching staff could be losing confidence in the Purdue product's ability to make an impact as a starter, especially with Huff's ability to stretch the floor with his outside shooting.