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Tillman has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Chicago with a non-COVID-related illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Tillman is slated to miss Thursday's game, though his absence shouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation. With Kristaps Porzingis (heel) available, the Celtics will likely turn to Al Horford, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet to fill out reserve minutes in the frontcourt.

Porzingis (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics will receive a huge boost to their frontcourt for this game against Chicago since both Porzingis and Al Horford will be available. Porzingis has been limited to just seven appearances this season, but he's averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game.

Sabonis (back) is available for Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a back contusion. The star big man is averaging 23.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.1 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

The Knicks recalled Hukporti (ankle) from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.

Hukporti will rejoin New York after a brief stint with Westchester, with whom he presumably resumed practicing. The rookie center had sat out the Knicks' last two games with an ankle sprain, but he looks like he could be available for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Embiid (sinus fracture) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Embiid was initially expected to remain out through the weekend due to a right sinus fracture but could suit up Friday. Considering Philadelphia has back-to-back games Friday and Saturday, the superstar center will likely only be able to suit up for one of them, if at all.

Embiid (sinus fracture) participated in Thursday's 5-on-5 practice and wore a face mask, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Embiid was set to be re-evaluated in one week from this past Monday due to a sinus fracture. While this likely means that the superstar big man will remain out for Friday's and Saturday's contests, it appears he is nearing a return to action. Until Embiid is able to suit up, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele should continue to receive increased playing time.

Sabonis is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a back contusion.

Sabonis didn't practice Wednesday for unknown reasons, but it's now known he's dealing with a back bruise. Sabonis has played in all but two of Sacramento's games this season, and if he were to miss Thursday's contest, Trey Lyles, Alex Len and Orlando Robinson would likely split his vacated minutes.

Theis won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets for personal reasons.

Theis won't suit up for Thursday's game as he tends to personal issues. His absence should result in more minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison. Theis' next chance to play will come Saturday against the Knicks.

Kleber (rib) isn't listed on the Mavericks' injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Kleber had missed three straight games due to an illness and a fractured rib, but he's been given the green light to suit up after practicing Tuesday. Kleber is averaging 1.7 points and 3.0 rebounds across 17.0 minutes per game this season.

Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Adams exited Saturday's game after suffering a sprained left ankle, and the issue could keep him sidelined Thursday. With Alperen Sengun (knee) also questionable, Jock Landale and Jeff Green could see more action at the center spot.