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Bona will come off the bench during Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Bona will come off the bench due to Joel Embiid (abdomen) returning to the lineup. Bona has posted averages of 4.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 19.3 minutes per contest across three games in the postseason thus far, but he will likely see a smaller role in Embiid's return.

Embiid (abdomen) will play in Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Embiid will make his return to the lineup after being sidelined due to an appendectomy. He will be in the starting lineup, but head coach Nick Nurse said pregame he was unsure whether Embiid will be on some sort of minutes restriction. Nonetheless, the superstar big man returns to action for a pivotal Game 4.

Oubre (groin) is available for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Celtics.

Oubre was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's contest due to an adductor injury, but he will be able to play through it. Oubre has scored in double figures in each of the first three games of the first round, averaging 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 34.3 minutes per contest.

Embiid (abdomen) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Celtics, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Embiid underwent an appendectomy April 10 and has been sidelined since, but he has a chance to suit up for Sunday's contest. Embiid participated in on-court work Saturday and will likely go through pregame warmups to determine his availability for the pivotal Game 4.

Huerter (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Magic.

Huerter injured his left hip during Saturday's Game 3 loss to Orlando and was unable to return. Caris LeVert and Javonte Green would be in line for larger roles in Detroit's rotation if Huerter is unable to play in Game 4 on Monday.

Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.

Isaac has not appeared in a game since March 12 due to a left knee injury, and he is unlikely to play Monday. Jamal Cain figures to maintain a role off the bench as long as Isaac is sidelined.

Castle (hand) returned to the bench during the second quarter of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against Portland, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Castle briefly went to the locker room to get imaging done on his injured left hand, but the fact that he's back on the bench indicates that he will return to Sunday's contest. If Castle's hand injury is more severe than initially thought, then Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would be the next men up for the Spurs.

Castle went to the locker room during the second quarter of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Trail Blazers due to a hand injury, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Castle appeared to injure his left hand while playing defense against Deni Avdija, and the former has gone to the locker room to get X-rays, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper are both in line for bigger roles for as long as Castle is out of the game.

Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.

As expected, Durant will miss a second consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle. The Rockets are down 3-0 in the series, and a win would shift the series back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Wednesday. However, given the extent of Durant's injury, he's unlikely to be available. Reed Sheppard should remain in Houston's starting five for as long as Durant is out of action.

Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Thunder on Monday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Goodwin has missed the Suns' last two games due to a left calf injury that he sustained in Game 1 on April 19. Collin Gillespie would likely remain in the Suns' starting lineup Monday if Goodwin is not cleared to return.