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Badji (hip) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Badji joins a laundry list of players sidelined Sunday for the Trail Blazers due to a right hip contusion. Jabari Walker should see an expanded role with Badji and Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined.

Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ayton continues to deal with right knee tendinitis and will be unavailable for an 11th consecutive game. Duop Reath and Ibou Badji (hip) should continue to see increased roles Sunday. Coach Chauncey Billups said before Sunday's matchup that Ayton is "very close" to returning, and the center's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Nets.

Zubac is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Zubac was originally listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game despite being a late addition to the injury report, but he ultimately will be sidelined for the first time this season after feeling discomfort in his calf ahead of game time. Daniel Theis will get the start in place of Zubac and Mason Plumlee will likely see extended minutes backing him up.

Theis is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Although Ivica Zubac (calf) is available and was announced as a starter for Sunday's matchup, the team indicated Theis would start minutes before tipoff. If Zubac is limited against Minnesota, Theis could see plenty of run.

Lively (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans.

Lively has missed the last five games due to an ankle injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return against the Pelicans. If he's unavailable once again, Dwight Powell should continue to see increased run for Dallas.

Zubac, who was a late addition to the Clippers' injury report due to right calf tightness, is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Zubac was deemed questionable for Sunday's matchup less than an hour before tipoff, but he'll still be part of the starting lineup against Minnesota. Whether he'll face any restrictions remains to be seen, but he's averaged 14.8 points and 11.4 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Jordan was ejected from Sunday's game against the Pacers after being assessed two technical fouls, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Jordan came off the bench in Sunday's matchup and was tossed from the game with 8:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. He was held scoreless with two rebounds and an assist in seven minutes prior to his departure, and it seems unlikely that his ejection will lead to further discipline.

Bamba is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Houston due to an impingement in his right knee, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Bamba is dealing with a right fat pad impingement, in which a section of fatty tissue located behind his kneecap tendon is being pinched and inflamed. Joel Embiid (knee) is on track to return Monday, but Paul Reed would face a huge workload if both Embiid and Bamba are unable to suit up.

Embiid (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Embiid was a full participant in Sunday's practice and is nearing a return to game action. However, Monday's matchup is the front half of a back-to-back set, so Philadelphia may opt to remain cautious with the reigning MVP, who's missed 13 of the last 23 games, including two of the last nine.

Muscala (trade pending) won't play Monday against Washington.

The Pistons and Wizards are both electing to hold out the players they acquired Sunday in the four-player deal that sent Muscala and Danilo Gallinari and to Detroit and Isaiah Livers, Marvin Bagley and two future second-round drafts picks to Washington. Muscala and Gallinari will get a chance to make their Detroit debuts Wednesday versus the Timberwolves.