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Sharpe (calf) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Sharpe will miss a second straight game due to a left calf injury. Vit Krejci and Blake Wesley are candidates for increased minutes with Sharpe sidelined.

Murray (back) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Murray will miss a 17th straight game due to a back injury. He remains without a timetable for return, but his next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

Curry (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Curry will miss a fourth straight game due to a right knee injury. It remains unclear when Curry is expected to return, but it wouldn't be shocking if he remains sidelined until after the All-Star break. Pat Spencer, De'Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski are candidates for increased roles with Curry sidelined.

Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Thunder, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com report.

Ayton was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness. It appears the veteran center will play Monday, though he could be held out for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Tuesday against the Spurs. Ayton's return would lead to Jaxson Hayes reverting to a bench role.

Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Thiero has been sidelined since Dec. 30 due to a sprained right MCL. The Lakers haven't provided many updates regarding where he stands in his recovery, so he could end up being sidelined through the All-Star break.

Doncic (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Doncic will miss a second straight game due to a left hamstring strain. Austin Reaves figures to handle a larger workload offensively with Doncic sidelined, while Luke Kennard could also see extended minutes. Doncic will have a chance to return Tuesday against the Spurs for the second half of the back-to-back set.

Scheierman produced 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Knicks.

Scheierman returned to the starting lineup Sunday after coming off the bench Friday and posted double figures in both points and rebounds. His 13 boards marked a career high and gave him his second career double-double, with the first coming in Wednesday's win over the Rockets. While he isn't a primary option for the Celtics, Scheierman has made the most of his opportunities as of late.

McDermott is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to right shoulder soreness.

McDermott has been out of the rotation for the most part of late, but he could miss Monday's game due to a shoulder injury. If he is unable to go, Daeqwon Plowden figures to see an expanded role, considering De'Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger) and Malik Monk (illness) have already been ruled out for Monday's contest.

White supplied 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Knicks.

White finished one point shy of his third straight 20-point outing, trailing only Jaylen Brown in scoring for the Celtics during a lopsided loss. While his efficiency can fluctuate, White's high-volume three-point shooting remains a constant, as he entered Sunday averaging 2.9 made threes per game and has now knocked down at least three triples in 28 of 51 appearances this season.

Brown accumulated 26 points (11-25 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Knicks.

Brown led the Celtics in scoring but came up empty from beyond the arc in a lopsided loss. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined, Brown has impressively carried the offensive load this season, entering Sunday averaging a career-high 29.5 points and now scoring at least 20 points in 15 straight appearances.