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Sharpe went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an apparent leg injury, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Sharpe went down after contesting a layup in the closing minutes of Sunday's matchup and appeared to be in considerable pain afterward. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out for the rest of the game since he exited with just over three minutes remaining. Before his departure, he tallied 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a block in 17 minutes.

Williams (back) will not play Monday against Chicago.

Williams' absence will extend to 14 games Monday due to a lower back bruise. He'll be joined by P.J. Washington (foot) and Gordon Hayward (calf) as key absences in Charlotte's frontcourt.

Porzingis (eye) is questionable to play Monday versus Indiana.

After suffering an in-game eye injury Saturday versus Indiana, Porzingis attempted to return but was unable to do so, which puts his status in doubt for Monday's rematch against the Pacers. His status could come down to his comfort level during Boston's pregame warmups Monday.

Wagner won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

With Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out, Wagner drew a spot start against the Nuggets, posting 19 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes. Bitadze is back, so Wagner will move back to the bench, but he should still see significant playing time, as Carter remains out.

Gibson was waived by the Knicks on Sunday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Gibson's contract was set to become fully guaranteed Sunday, so cutting him represents a cost-savings move as well as a roster-flexibility move for New York. The 38-year-old averaged 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.7 minutes across 10 appearances for the Knicks this season.

Bitadze (illness) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Bitadze has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing the previous contest due to an illness. With Wendell Carter (knee) sidelined, Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should garner major roles in Orlando's frontcourt. Over his last four appearances (all starts), Bitadze has averaged 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game.

Carter (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Carter will miss a second straight game due to right knee tendinitis. However, Goga Bitadze (illness), Anthony Black (illness) and Markelle Fultz (knee) have been upgraded to available. Carter's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Minnesota, but Orlando figures to be cautious with Carter, who's already missed extensive time this season due to multiple injuries.

Vucevic (groin) is considered probable to play Monday against Charlotte.

Vucevic logged 25 minutes off the bench Friday in his return from a five-game absence due to a left adductor strain. His presence on the injury report is attributed to the same injury, but it can likely be attributed to routine maintenance for the big man.

Ayton (knee) has no timetable for return, but coach Chauncey Billups expressed optimism Sunday that the 25-year-old center could join the team on the upcoming road trip, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Portland's upcoming four-game road trip features a showdown against the Knicks on Tuesday followed by a back-to-back set Thursday and Friday against Oklahoma City and Minnesota. Ayton's ongoing battle with right knee tendonitis is set to sideline him for 10 of Portland's last 16 contests, as he'll miss his seventh consecutive game Sunday against Brooklyn. The language surrounding his injury doesn't preclude a full return in the short term, but the management of Ayton's knee will likely be a season-long trend.

Hartenstein notched eight points (4-8 FG), 19 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals across 39 minutes during Saturday's 121-105 win over the Wizards.

Hartenstein has adjusted well to life as the Knicks' starting center, considering Mitchell Robinson will miss the rest of the campaign with an ankle injury, and he continues to make an impact on the glass the same way Robinson was doing before being sidelined. Hartenstein is averaging 10.6 rebounds per game since being promoted to the starting unit on Dec. 20.