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Vukcevic (hip) is listed as out for Monday's game against Orlando.

The Wizards announced on Oct. 1 that Vukcevic would be sidelined for at least a month. However, there haven't been any definitive updates regarding when he will be able to get back on the floor. In the meantime, Deandre Ayton should see more minutes off the bench.

Tyson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City.

A right ankle sprain will keep Tyson sidelined for a second consecutive contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Thunder. Mario Hezonja, Meleek Thomas and Sam Merrill will continue to earn more minutes in Tyson's absence.

Sarr (knee) is questionable to play in Monday's game against the Magic.

Sarr seems to have picked up the knee issue after logging a season-high 29 minutes during Friday's 95-79 win over Charlotte. If he's unable to suit up in Orlando, Deandre Ayton would likely earn his first start of the season.

Smith (finger) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Philadelphia.

Smith is battling a finger injury but is expected to suit up versus the 76ers. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Smith will presumably remain in the starting lineup.

Gill (back) is questionable to suit up in Monday's contest against Orlando.

Gill is dealing with back spasms that will leave his status questionable versus the Magic. He's played a total of just one minute in 2026-27, so even if he's sidelined Monday, it won't have any impact on the rotation.

The Hornets exercised the third-year team option on Liam McNeeley on Sunday.

McNeeley was the 29th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Since then, the 21-year-old has appeared in 34 regular-season games, averaging 4.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 11.4 minutes. He has not been a factor early in the 2026-27 campaign, playing just 6.3 mpg across his three outings so far.

Tatum (head) returned to Sunday's game against Orlando, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Tatum bumped heads with Jamal Cain in the first quarter and went to the locker room to address bleeding from his head. He's back on the floor, though his condition is certainly worth monitoring the rest of the way.

Awaka (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Philadelphia.

Awaka played 12 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Celtics after missing one game with the ankle issue. The rookie big man will continue to provide depth off the bench for the Bulls behind Jalen Smith.

Tatum (head) exited Sunday's game against the Magic, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Tatum bumped heads with Jamal Cain late in the first quarter and exited for further medical treatment. For now, he should be considered questionable to return. If Tatum can't get back on the floor Sunday, Sam Hauser could see more minutes the rest of the way.

The Hornets exercised Knueppel's (hamstring) third-year team option on Sunday.

Knueppel has yet to play in 2026-27 while dealing with a left hamstring injury, but it's clear he's one of Charlotte's foundational pieces going forward. Across 81 games (80 starts) as a rookie, Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.4 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes, helping him finish second in Rookie of the Year voting.