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Capela (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

This will be the first missed game of the season for Capela. Atlanta's starting center played 35 minutes Friday, so that may have factored into the decision. With Capela out, we're likely to see Onyeka Okongwu slide to center which will open things up for Saddiq Bey and Wesley Matthews in the frontcourt. Bruno Fernando could also see some rotation minutes for Atlanta.

Bagley is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Milwaukee, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Bagley will replace Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) in the starting lineup Saturday. Bagley is averaging 12.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.7 minutes across his previous seven starting appearances this season.

Bagley (back) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.

Bagley has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the last three games with back spasms. With Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) out, Bagley and James Wiseman should receive the majority of Detroit's minutes at the center position.

Williams (back) will not play in Saturday's game against the 76ers.

This will be the fourth straight game on the shelf for Williams, and he remains without an official timetable. Nick Richards and JT Thor will continue to pick up the slack in the meantime. Williams' next chance to play will be on Monday against Toronto.

Yurtseven (illness) is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus Sacramento, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Yurtseven was initially ruled out with a non-COVID illness but now has a chance to suit up against the Kings. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 2.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.3 minutes across his last three appearances.

Horford (rest) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Horford will return to action Sunday after missing the previous matchup with Orlando due to rest purposes. The veteran big man will likely continue to serve as Boston's backup center behind Kristaps Porzingis.

Porzingis (calf) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Porzingis will return to action Sunday after missing the previous game with left calf tightness. Porzingis will likely replace Neemias Queta as Boston's starting center against Orlando.

Collins is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans due to left knee soreness.

Collins hasn't missed a game this season and isn't expected to do so Sunday despite dealing with knee soreness. Collins is averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.8 minutes across his last four appearances since moving to the bench.

Holmes won't play in Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness.

Dwight Powell will likely receive increased minutes as Dallas' backup center behind Dereck Lively in Holmes' absence. Holmes' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.

Williams (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Williams missed the opening leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set with a back contusion and is trending toward missing Saturday's tilt as well. If he sits again, Nick Richards and JT Thor will likely see more action.