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Wiggins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Lakers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wiggins will take a seat with the Thunder set to roll out a starting lineup of Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Wiggins has come off the bench in 23 of 38 appearances this season, averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Cissoko isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Cissoko will retreat to the bench with Deni Avdija (back) cleared to play Monday evening. Cissoko has managed to provide a decent scoring boost in his previous three appearances as a reserve, averaging 12.0 points in 24.3 minutes per game.

Drummond is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Portland.

With Joel Embiid (knee) inactive, Drummond will step into the starting lineup for Monday's road contest. The veteran big man has started 18 games this season, averaging 8.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest as a starter.

Watford is starting Monday's game against Portland.

Watford will presumably be asked to shoulder a sizable workload Monday with both Dominick Barlow (illness) and Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. This marks Watford's first start since Nov. 14 against the Pistons.

Barlow (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Barlow was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately sit out Monday due to an undisclosed illness. With both he and Joel Embiid (knee) inactive, Philadelphia will be without its usual frontcourt starting duo, leaving Trendon Watford, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond as candidates to step into the starting five. Barlow's next chance to play will come Wednesday against New York.

Embiid (knee) won't play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Embiid will be held out due to right knee injury management, likely in an effort to ensure he goes into the All-Star break healthy with only one additional game remaining. Dominick Barlow (illness) is also out, opening up minutes for Trendon Watford, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt.

Avdija (back) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Avdija will return to action after missing the past four games due to a lower-back strain. Injuries have impacted the wing's availability as of late, but his production has remained strong when available -- the 25-year-old is averaging 26.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his past 10 appearances. With Avdija back in the lineup, Sidy Cissoko is likely to revert to a bench role Monday.

Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Clayton will sit out Monday while tending to a right calf contusion. In two games with the Grizzlies, the rookie guard is averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 25.0 minutes per contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nuggets.

Barlow is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to illness.

Barlow is a late addition to the injury report, so the team will presumably wait to see if he can make it through warmups before commenting further on his availability. Trendon Watford and Adem Bona could be in the mix for a start if Barlow ultimately can't go.

Bridges was ejected during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Pistons, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. He'll exit with six points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes.

Bridges was involved in a heated altercation at the 7:09 mark of the third quarter that also included teammate Moussa Diabate and opponents Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, resulting in all four players being ejected. It remains to be seen whether further discipline will follow, but Grant Williams and Sion James are candidates to see increased opportunities down the stretch Monday.