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Poeltl (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks.

Poeltl looks on track to miss a 10th straight game Sunday due to a left ankle sprain, but after he taking part in half-court work Wednesday, he's steadily ramping up and looks on pace to return to action at some point next week. Expect Poeltl to be ruled out for Sunday's game shortly before the 6 p.m. ET tipoff, but he could have a more realistic shot at suiting up Tuesday in Chicago if he's able to get in a practice Monday.

Powell (eye) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Kings.

Powell's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday while he deals with a left eye abrasion. His next to play is Monday's matchup with Orlando.

Sims isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Heat.

Isaiah Hartenstein will replace Sims in the starting lineup Saturday. Sims is averaging 0.4 points in 3.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Hartenstein (Achilles) is available for Saturday's game versus the Heat.

Hartenstein has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the Knicks' previous three contests with an ankle injury. Hartenstein is set to replace Jericho Sims in the starting five against Miami.

Nurkic said after Friday's 133-131 loss to the Pacers that X-rays on his injured left thumb returned negative, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Nurkic was forced out early in Friday's loss, finishing the game with two points (1-3 FG), five assists, four rebounds and three steals in 20 minutes. Fortunately for Nurkic, he isn't dealing with any structural damage and is merely nursing a jammed thumb heading into Sunday's game in Orlando. He can be viewed as questionable for that contest until the Suns release their next updated injury report.

Hartenstein (Achilles) could play Saturday against the Heat if he gets through pregame warmups, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Initial reports indicated that Hartenstein was unlikely to take the court Saturday, but coach Tom Thibodeau stated in his pregame presser that the big man should be cleared to play if he feels good in the team's warmups. He'll be considered a true game-time call until another update emerges.

Collins is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle soreness, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Collins continues to be added to the injury report while attending to a right ankle issue, but he's been able to play through the injury and hasn't missed a game since Jan. 17. His availability will likely depend on how he feels during pregame warmups.

Hartenstein (Achilles) isn't expected to play Saturday against Miami, Stefan Bondy of the New York Posts reports.

Hartenstein remains listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but he doesn't appear to be trending in the right direction. Assuming Hartenstein is ultimately ruled out, expect Jericho Sims to make another start at center.

Porzingis (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Los Angeles, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis turned his ankle during Thursday's win over the Heat and was considered doubtful leading up to Saturday's tipoff. With the big man sidelined Saturday, look for Al Horford to enter the starting five at center. Porzingis isn't expected to be sidelined for an extended period and can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.

Plumlee accumulated 12 points (6-12 FG), 12 rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 127-107 win over the Raptors.

With Ivica Zubac (calf) out for a fifth straight game, Plumlee got another start and came through with his first double-double of the season in 13 contests. The veteran center hasn't been very consistent in his new role, though -- he managed zero points, two boards and zero blocks in 19 minutes against the Lakers in the Clippers' last game. Over his four starts, Plumlee is averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 21.8 minutes per contest.