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Tillman will return to a reserve role in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Tillman will come off the bench in favor of Luke Kornet. The 25-year-old has averaged 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.2 minutes in 30 games as a reserve this season.

Kornet is in the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Kornet will move to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, and he will slot at center alongside Al Horford in the frontcourt. Kornet is averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a starting role this season.

Kessler is not in the starting lineup to face the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Kessler will head back to the bench since John Collins (face) is available and will recover his regular starting spot at center. Kessler is averaging 7.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

Nurkic (orbital) is available to face the Spurs on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Nurkic was initially listed as probable, so his availability here isn't surprising, and he's expected to go toe-to-toe against Victor Wembanyama. Nurkic has averaged 9.2 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

Horford (toe) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Boston's previous contest with a left big toe sprain. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out, Horford will likely enter the starting five against Chicago.

Yurtseven (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Yurtseven logged 21 minutes in the 113-97 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, but he won't be available Saturday while he tends to a right ankle sprain. With John Collins (face) set to return from a one-game absence Saturday, he and Walker Kessler will likely split nearly all the minutes at center, so Yurtseven presumably would have been outside of the rotation even if he were available.

Collins (face) will play in Saturday's game in Houston, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Collins was originally considered questionable due to facial bruising, but he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at center.

Gobert is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Warriors due to a left rib sprain.

Gobert returned from a three-game absence Friday but continues to deal with a sprained rib. His status Sunday will presumably depend on how the injury is feeling closer to tipoff. Should he ultimately be unable to go, Naz Reid would be the prime beneficiary, while Luka Garza could also see some extra minutes.

Gibson (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.

Gibson will be on the sideline for the third straight game due to a hamstring injury. The veteran big man's next chance to provide depth in Detroit's frontcourt will come Monday in New York.

Duren (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans.

Duren is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to back spasms. James Wiseman will likely continue to start if Duren is ruled out against New Orleans.