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Jokic (back) is expected to be available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Jokic has not officially been cleared, but things appear to be trending in that direction. Final confirmation should come closer to game time.

Jackson will start at center in Friday's game versus the Kings, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Jackson will replace Myles Turner in the starting lineup. The big man put up 15 points, four rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes in his only other start this season.

Lively (nose) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

A previous report suggested that Lively would be questionable for Saturday's matchup, but he's officially deemed doubtful on the Mavericks' initial injury report. Regardless of whether he's able to suit up Saturday, he's been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers since he plans to undergo a procedure to reset his nose.

Poeltl (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Poeltl missed the previous 11 games due to a left ankle sprain, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice session and has been cleared to return to game action a day later. However, the Raptors could monitor his workload during his first game back on the court.

Bol (foot) is available for Friday's game against Atlanta, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Bol hasn't suited up over the past 10 games due to his foot injury, but he'll be available for Friday's matchup. However, coach Frank Vogel didn't sound confident during his pregame press conference that Bol would be a meaningful part of the rotation.

Sengun (illness) will play Friday against the Raptors, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Sengun will suit up despite battling an illness, keeping his perfect attendance streak alive. The third-year center is in the midst of a breakout campaign and has posted a double-double in eight of his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game.

Turner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Turner played 24 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Knicks and dealt with foul trouble throughout the contest, and he apparently sprained his left ankle as well. The severity remains unclear, but he'll be sidelined for at least the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set due to the issue. If Jalen Smith (back), who remains questionable, joins Turner on the sidelines, Isaiah Jackson would be a candidate to move into the starting lineup. However, Pascal Siakam would likely play a lot of small-ball five versus Sacramento if that's the case.

Collins (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Collins will return to action Friday after missing the previous three games due to an ankle sprain. Across his last five appearances, the veteran center has averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20.2 minutes per game.

Allen (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Allen tweaked his left ankle in the third quarter of Thursday's win over Memphis and never returned. If he's ruled out Saturday, Damian Jones would be the only true center available for Cleveland, so Evan Mobley and Dean Wade may be forced to play as a small-ball five against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

Sengun (illness) was present during Houston's morning shootaround, but he remains questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

While Sengun was present, it's unclear how active he was during the shootaround. The third-year big man has yet to miss a game this season and has posted a double-double in eight of his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game.