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Baldwin will start Tuesday's game against Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Baldwin will draw his first start of the 2025-26 campaign, and he'll be tapped to fill in at power forward for Precious Achiuwa (back). Baldwin is averaging 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 9.4 minutes over eight games this year for the Kings, but he'll presumably be much more involved Tuesday evening.

Monk will start Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

After dropping a season-high 32 points in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, Monk will step into the starting five for the first time this season due to Sacramento being extremely shorthanded. The veteran guard has averaged 17.6 points and 4.0 assists across 23.6 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.

Kornet (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Kornet will sit out Wednesday's contest due to right knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Milwaukee. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee are candidates to see increased playing time behind Victor Wembanyama in Kornet's absence.

Poeltl (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Poeltl sat out Monday's matchup with Utah due to lower-back injury management, and he remains listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's tilt. The veteran center hasn't missed two straight games since returning from a back sprain in mid-February, but he'll likely still need to prove his health before gaining clearance to take the court in Los Angeles.

Quickley (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Quickley is dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis, which could cost him a second straight contest. With Brandon Ingram (heel) also questionable for Wednesday, the Raptors could need Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter to handle additional playmaking duties in the backcourt.

Ingram (heel) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Ingram was a late scratch ahead of Monday's win over Utah and could miss a second straight game due to right heel inflammation. Ja'Kobe Walter would likely draw another start if Ingram is ruled out, though Jamal Shead and Gradey Dick would also be candidates to see increased playing time.

Fox won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to lower-back tightness.

This will be a rare absence for Fox, who has missed only one game since Nov. 7. Dylan Harper, Jordan McLaughlin and Keldon Johnson will likely see more run in the backcourt in Fox's stead.

Small (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against San Antonio.

Small is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to lower-back soreness. If the rookie second-rounder isn't cleared to return to action, Cam Spencer, DeJon Jarreau and Walter Clayton would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Mashack is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.

Mashack appears to be set for a fifth consecutive absence Wednesday. With Javon Small (back) in danger of sitting out, the injury-riddled Grizzlies should turn to Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer and DeJon Jarreau to shoulder the load in the backcourt versus San Antonio.

Spencer (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Spencer was held out of Monday's loss to Atlanta due to back soreness, though he's set to return to action Wednesday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the second-year guard has averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.0 minutes per tilt.