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Jones is out for Monday's game against the Nets with a strained left hamstring.

It's becoming more likely that Jones won't suit up for the Bulls until after the All-Star break. However, his last chance to return before the break and end a 10-game absence comes Wednesday in Boston. New acquisitions Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton should continue to run the Chicago backcourt in the interim.

Smith (calf) is out for Monday's game against Brooklyn.

Smith will miss a second straight game while on the mend from a right calf strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday in Boston. Guerschon Yabusele could be in line for another start with Smith sidelined again Monday.

Knecht is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to right hamstring soreness.

Knecht wasn't known to be nursing an injury heading into Monday, but he may have tweaked his hamstring while practicing with the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday. He's been utilized sparingly when available for Los Angeles, as he was left out of the rotation in Saturday's win over the Warriors and averaged just 4.4 minutes over the five games before that.

Adebayo (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo, who previously carried a probable tag due to right hip tightness, will suit up as expected Monday. Over his past 10 games, the big man is averaging 21.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals, recording six double-doubles during that stretch.

Powell (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Powell was added to the injury report as questionable due to a back injury, and the Heat have since decided to shut him down. Myron Gardner and Jaime Jaquez are candidates for an uptick in playing time in Powell's stead.

Larsson (forearm) won't play in Monday's game against Utah, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Larsson is out for a second straight contest with a bruised forearm. His last chance to return prior to the All-Star break arrives Wednesday in New Orleans. With Larsson confirmed out Monday, the Heat could lean more heavily on Simone Fontecchio and Myron Gardner to fill out minutes on the wing.

Brown (recently traded) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Brown was dealt to the Pacers on Thursday but has not been able to suit up in the two games since the trade. It appears he'll be available if called upon Tuesday after the team left him off the injury report, though it's unclear how much of a role he'll have with this Indiana rotation while sitting behind Aaron Nesmith (hand), Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.

Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

After being acquired from the Clippers on Thursday, Zubac has yet to make his Pacers debut due to a left ankle sprain. Over his final 10 games in Los Angeles, the big man averaged 12.4 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists, recording seven double-doubles during that span. If Zubac remains sidelined, Jay Huff is likely to remain in the starting lineup.

Nesmith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks with a left hand strain.

Tuesday's game will be the first leg of a back-to-back set, prompting the team to consider managing Nesmith's workload. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker could see additional opportunity if Nesmith doesn't go Tuesday.

Potter is questionable for Tuesday's game against New York due to a left hip contusion.

Potter managed to battle through the same issue during Sunday's game in Toronto, so he'll seemingly have a good chance to suit up barring any last-minute setbacks. The Pacers could have another update after watching him go through morning shootaround.