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Capela (knee) is available and will start in Monday's game against the Pistons.

Capela was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee after undergoing an MRI on Sunday, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up after missing Saturday's loss to Cleveland. Over his last 13 appearances, Capela has averaged 13.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 assists in 26.5 minutes per game.

Turner (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Turner was a late addition to the injury report Monday due to bilateral hamstring soreness, and he'll be forced to miss his first game of the season. With Jalen Smith (heel) also out, Isaiah Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe and Obi Toppin are candidates to see increased run.

Mensah isn't with the team and has been ruled out for Monday's game in Toronto due to personal reasons.

Mensah made his NBA debut Friday and has appeared in each of the Hornets' last two games, totaling four points, 15 rebounds and one assist in 42 minutes. With Miles Bridges (personal) out, Mark Williams (back) doubtful and P.J. Washington (shoulder) and Gordon Hayward (illness) questionable, the Hornets' frontcourt may be extremely shorthanded, so Nick Richards, JT Thor and Leaky Black are candidates for hefty roles.

Turner is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers due to bilateral hamstring soreness.

Turner hasn't yet missed a game this season, but he was a late addition to the injury report for Monday's matchup. He's seen decreased playing time over his last two appearances, averaging 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game.

Yurtseven (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Yurtseven was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Kings, and he'll remain sidelined against Brooklyn. Walker Kessler and Kelly Olynyk could see additional run Monday.

Embiid is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago due to left hamstring tightness, but he was present for the team's morning shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Embiid wasn't on the 76ers' initial injury report, but his status is now up in the air ahead of Monday's matchup. If he's sidelined against the Bulls, Paul Reed, Mo Bamba and Robert Covington would be candidates to see increased run.

Sengun registered 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-119 loss to the Bucks.

Sengun has now gone four straight games without a double-double, but he remains an excellent two-way threat and one of the best big men in the league when it comes to filling out the stat sheet. Sengun has been on a scoring tear as well after notching 15 or more points in nine of his last 10 outings.

Valanciunas finished with 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 146-110 win over the Spurs.

Valanciunas endured a slow start to the season but has bounced back admirably here, and he's been one of the most productive big men in the Western Conference over the last two weeks, recording seven double-doubles over his last eight outings. The veteran is up to 14 double-doubles in the campaign and should continue playing a prominent role on both ends of the court for New Orleans going forward.

Ayton posted eight points (4-8 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 loss to the Warriors.

Ayton grabbed eight rebounds but didn't see enough shot volume to make a difference in the scoring column during Sunday's loss. The total marks the second consecutive game where he's failed to score in double figures, which has occurred only four times this season before the recent downturn.

Gafford ended Sunday's 112-108 loss to the Suns with 26 points (10-13 FG, 6-7 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 35 minutes.

Gafford played a hard-nosed physical game in the paint opposite Jusuf Nurkic and finished with one of the best totals in his NBA career. Although the Wizards continue to struggle, Gafford ranks as an underrated fantasy target at the center position due to his upside and lack of competition on the roster.