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Branham (not with team) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Branham was traded from the Mavericks on Thursday and remains away from the team. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Hawks.

Huff posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during the Pacers' 122-104 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Huff finished Sunday's game as the Pacers' second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (18 points), and the former has recorded two blocks in four of his last five outings. Huff has started in each of the Pacers' last four games and should remain in the starting lineup for as long as newcomer Ivica Zubac (ankle) is sidelined.

Sabonis (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Sabonis could miss a third straight game due to a lingering back injury. If he is unable to go, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell figure to see expanded roles.

LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

LaVine will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to right finger soreness, and his last opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break is Wednesday against the Jazz. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter should see more minutes in LaVine's absence.

Siakam logged 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during the Pacers' 122-104 loss ot the Raptors on Sunday.

Siakam accrued all of his stats through the first three quarters, as he and two other Pacers starters sat out for the entire fourth quarter. He has failed to reach the 20-point threshold in two consecutive games after doing so in each of his 10 prior outings. Siakam has averaged 23.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 33.6 minutes per game since the new year.

Daniels is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle inflammation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Daniels may have tweaked his ankle during the Hawks' loss to the Hornets on Saturday, when he logged 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes. CJ McCollum, Gabe Vincent and Buddy Hield figure to be the top candidates to enter Atlanta's starting lineup if Daniels is unable to play Monday.

Hunter (eye) will be reevaluated in about 10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Hunter has been diagnosed with iritis after being hit in the eye during Friday's game against the Clippers, putting him out until after the All-Star break. Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford are candidates for increased minutes with Hunter sidelined.

Jackson-Davis logged 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 16 minutes during the Raptors' 122-104 win over the Pacers on Sunday.

Jackson-Davis was cleared to make his Raptors four days after being acquired from the Warriors, and he saw meaningful minutes off the bench in the absence of Jakob Poeltl (back). Jackson-Davis gave the Pacers fits on the boards, logging a season-high eight offensive rebounds, which led to him attempting 10 free throws for the first time this season. With Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili also on the roster, it's unclear what kind of playing time Jackson-Davis will see once Poeltl is cleared to return.

Barrett logged 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Toronto's 122-104 win over Indiana on Sunday.

Barrett was cleared to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to right knee injury management. He scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half and finished as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind Scottie Barnes (25 points). Barrett has scored 20-plus points in two of his last three outings and has averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 threes over his last seven games.

The Pistons waived Saric on Sunday, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

The Pistons converted Daniss Jenkins' two-way deal to a standard contract, and to make room on the roster, Saric will be waived. Saric will be free to join a team of his choosing upon clearing waivers, but it's unlikely he'll land in a spot that gives him any relevance in fantasy leagues.