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Head coach JJ Redick said James (elbow/foot) didn't practice Monday but is still considered day-to-day, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

James is dealing with a left elbow contusion in addition to lingering arthritis in his left foot, putting him at risk of missing a third straight game when the Lakers face Minnesota on Tuesday. The team will release its official injury report later Monday, and for now, the superstar forward should be considered questionable for Tuesday's contest.

LeVert is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a left wrist sprain.

Tuesday is set to be a second consecutive absence for LeVert, who can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt versus the 76ers. His absence should allow Duncan Robinson to handle a bit more playing time in the starting lineup Tuesday.

Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Powell will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain and is without a definitive timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Bucks. With the veteran swingman sidelined, Pelle Larsson, Dru Smith and Kasparas Jakucionis are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Fontecchio is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a left groin strain.

The sharpshooter is expected to be available off the bench after missing Miami's last three contests, but he's not guaranteed to play a meaningful role. Before getting injured, Fontecchio had logged at least 20 minutes in just one of his prior five appearances.

Wiggins (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Wiggins will miss a third consecutive contest due to a left big toe injury, which the Heat are now terming as sesamoiditis. Myron Gardner has made a pair of 16-minute starts in the last two games that Wiggins has missed and could be included on the top unit once again Tuesday.

Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to a right shoulder strain.

It's a new injury for Ware, who hasn't missed a game since Jan. 25. If the second-year big man cannot suit up Tuesday, more playing time would be available for Myron Gardner and Jaime Jaquez.

Thompson is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets with a right ankle sprain.

Thompson is missing a third consecutive contest Tuesday. His next chance to play comes Thursday versus the 76ers. Marcus Sasser will likely continue to start for the Pistons until Thompson is cleared to retake the court.

The Nets announced Monday that Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Brooklyn has been managing Demin's workload since the preseason, as the guard has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot all year, and the team is proceeding with an abundance of caution to get the issue fully resolved. Demin will end his rookie campaign with averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per contest through 52 regular-season games. With the rookie first-rounder's season finished, the Nets should turn to Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf to handle the bulk of the ball-handling duties to close out the season.

Robinson is out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to left ankle injury management.

The Knicks are holding Robinson out of action for the second leg of their back-to-back set. New York should lean heavily on Karl-Anthony Towns at center in Robinson's absence, while Ariel Hukporti should take over as the No. 2 big man Monday.

Toronto recalled Mogbo from the G League's Raptors 905 on Monday.

With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) on the shelf, it looks like the Raptors are summoning Mogbo from the G League to join them on their road trip as emergency frontcourt depth. Mogbo has averaged 1.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 6.0 minutes per contest through 25 regular-season games for Toronto on the campaign.