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Collins logged 29 points (12-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Suns.

With Walker Kessler (hip) out Tuesday, Collins made his first start of the season and dominated on both ends of the floor. The big man has produced an extremely well-rounded start to the season through 10 regular-season games, during which he has averaged 17.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks across 25.3 minutes per game. Collins has also been extremely efficient while shooting 52.0 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from downtown.

Williams has returned to Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Williams went back to the locker room in the second quarter, though he was able to come back for the third. The big man should be able to handle his normal workload the rest of the way.

Williams (undisclosed) went back to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Williams left the game and went straight back to the locker room with a trainer. The nature of the injury is currently unknown, and if the big man is unable to return, Kris Murray and Deni Avdija could see an uptick in playing time with Deandre Ayton (finger) ruled out prior to the game.

Collins is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Collins will replace Walker Kessler (hip) in the starting five Tuesday. Collins is averaging 16.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes across his last five appearances.

Hayes is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with a left ankle sprain, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. The big man was listed on the injury report before Sunday's win over Toronto with left knee soreness, but it's a new injury that's threatening his status for Wednesday. If Hayes is unable to suit up against the Grizzlies, Christian Koloko would likely step into the backup role behind starting center Anthony Davis (foot/eye).

Davis is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies with left foot plantar fasciitis, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis was poked in the left eye in the third quarter of Sunday's 123-103 win over the Raptors and was unable to return. Fortunately for Davis, he checked out fine after he visited an ophthalmologist Monday, and at this stage, his lingering foot issue is the only injury that is affecting his status for Wednesday. Assuming he's cleared ahead of the opening tip, Davis shouldn't face any major playing-time restrictions against the Grizzlies.

Clingan is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Clingan will replace Deandre Ayton (finger) in the starting lineup Tuesday. The rookie big man has yet to log 20 or more minutes in a game this season but will likely receive an uptick in playing time against Minnesota.

Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Ayton was a late addition to the injury report due to a sprained right index finger, and he has officially been ruled out for the first leg of the back-to-back set against Minnesota. The big man will be replaced in the starting five by Donovan Clingan, who will make his first career start Tuesday.

Clarke is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to left toe soreness.

Clarke is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday due to a toe injury. If Clarke is unable to suit up against Los Angeles, Santi Aldama, Zach Edey and Jay Huff are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Plumlee is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Plumlee will replace Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Plumlee is averaging 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes across his 10 appearances so far this season but could see an uptick in playing time against Utah.