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Hartenstein (face) checked back in to Monday's game against Sacramento in the third quarter, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein suffered a cut above his eye earlier in the quarter but has been cleared to return after a quick stop to the locker room. He should be a full-go down the stretch of Monday's clash.

Hartenstein ran to the locker room after suffering a laceration above his eye during Monday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Hartenstein took an elbow from Domantas Sabonis on a rebound attempt and was visibly bleeding immediately after the play. He presumably went to go get stitched up in an effort to return to a tight contest, though the training staff will have the final say on whether he'll be able to continue.

The Trail Blazers announced that Williams won't return to Monday's game against the Grizzlies while he undergoes an evaluation for a concussion. He recorded six points (1-4 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes before exiting.

It's unclear when Williams suffered the head injury, nor will be known whether he's been diagnosed with a concussion until after the Trail Blazers complete their testing. In any case, Williams' absence for the rest of the contest is untimely news for the Blazers, who were already without centers Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee). Duop Reath and Jabari Walker should eat up minutes at center down the stretch.

Hartenstein is starting Monday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein was impressive in his 2024-25 debut Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, and the Thunder evidently feel confident enough in his health to roll him out with the starters. He logged 29 minutes Wednesday and will likely shoulder a similar workload Monday.

Lively will not return to Monday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.

Lively started the game and was able to play through the first half, during which he posted two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 11 minutes. With the second-year big man sidelined, the Mavericks will likely turn to Daniel Gafford and Maxi Kleber at center the rest of the way.

Lively is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Mavericks beat reporter Landon Thomas reports.

Daniel Gafford started the second half with Lively remaining in the locker room. If the second-year big man is unable to return, Gafford and Maxi Kleber will likely both see an uptick in playing time.

Claxton (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Claxton was a late addition to the injury report while dealing with lingering lower back soreness. With Ben Simmons (rest), Noah Clowney (ankle) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) also sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back set, Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson will likely play heavy minutes at center.

Williams is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Williams will join the first unit after both Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) were ruled out prior to tipoff. Williams should be in line for more opportunities than usual Monday, especially considering he was sat down for rest purposes Saturday against the Rockets. Duop Reath and Jabari Walker should also see more chances due to Portland's lack of frontcourt depth.

Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Davis has played through left plantar fasciitis over the past couple of weeks, and he's expected to do so again Tuesday. Over his last five games, Davis has averaged 30.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 steals over 36.0 minutes per game.

Porzingis will enter the starting five in Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Porzingis underwent foot surgery in June and will return to game action earlier than his initial timetable suggested. The big man should be expected to operate under a minutes restriction in his return, though the club is thin at center due to Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) being sidelined.