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Nesmith (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Nesmith has been probable on Indiana's injury report for much of the campaign to this point, but he's been able to play through the ailment outside of him missing the season opener. He's yet to top 30 minutes of play, however, as the Pacers are opting to play it safe, with Nesmith only exceeding 22 minutes once in five appearances.

Gonzalez will start Sunday's game against the Magic.

Gonzalez will make his first start of the season, sending Jordan Walsh to the bench. Gonzalez made three starts as a rookie last season, going scoreless twice before putting up an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double in Milwaukee on March 2.

Toppin (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

After missing Friday's 145-125 loss to the Heat, Toppin will miss his second straight contest due to lower back soreness. Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn is the first of a back-to-back set for Indiana, so the hope is that Toppin will be able to suit up on Monday. In his absence, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson should continue earning more minutes off the bench.

Walsh won't start Sunday's game against the Magic.

Walsh was initially announced in the starting lineup, but the Celtics made a late switch, sending the fourth-year wing to the bench for the first time this season. Hugo Gonzalez will start in Walsh's place.

Murphy (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Murphy is dealing with bilateral patella tendinopathy, leaving him probable to suit up versus the 6-0 Grizzlies. If he's forced to sit out Monday, Saddiq Bey would stand as the primary beneficiary alongside Trendon Watford, with Bey the likely candidate to join the starting lineup.

Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Poole will miss his third consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Utah. Bennedict Mathurin and Herbert Jones should continue to earn more run in Poole's absence.

Queta will start in place of Mitchell Robinson (rest) versus the Magic, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Mitchell Robinson will rest on the first night of Boston's back-to-back set, shifting Queta into the starting center position. Luka Garza figures to soak up the reserve minutes behind Queta, while Chris Cenac Jr. could see a bump in opportunity as well.

Hansen accumulated six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 win over Utah.

Hansen earned a season-high 13 minutes with Donovan Clingan limited to just 15 minutes due to foul trouble against the Jazz. Hansen's playing time will continue to fluctuate between the Blazers and the Rip City Remix of the G League, and his opportunities should remain limited as long as Clingan and Robert Williams III are both healthy.

Krejči finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 victory over Utah.

Krejči saw a surge in playing time with Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined, a trend that could continue over the next month with the latter expected to miss at least four weeks due to injury. Although the stats weren't necessarily noteworthy, Krejči still did a little bit of everything in the win, something that could help him earn the trust of first-year head coach Micah Nori as the season progresses.

Clingan ended Saturday's 112-90 win over the Jazz with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 15 minutes.

Clingan played a season-low 15 minutes during Saturday's victory due to foul trouble. He's had a bit of a slow start to the season, averaging 8.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes across five appearances. Despite the tough outing, Clingan still offers plenty of fantasy upside with solid contributions in scoring, rebounds and blocks for the 4-1 Blazers.