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Williams will require surgery to address bone and ligament damage to his right kneecap, and the center could be sidelined for anywhere from 2-to-3 months to the rest of the season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

According to Charania, Williams could be headed for season-ending surgery unless he opts for a cleanup procedure, which would still entail a multi-month absence. Williams previously underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last season and received platelet-rich plasma injections to aid his recovery. Even though Williams' latest injury is to his other knee, it's still yet another discouraging development for his long-term health outlook. With Williams out for at least the 2023 portion of the Trail Blazers' schedule and most likely well beyond that, fantasy managers in most redraft leagues can probably feel comfortable with dropping him.

Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Warriors.

Duren was a late addition to the injury report, and the severity of his injury remains unclear. He missed a game last week due to an ankle issue, so this may just be a precautionary measure by Detroit. In his absence, Marvin Bagley will draw another start, while James Wiseman could see some minutes off the bench versus his old squad.

Bagley will start in place of Jalen Duren (ankles) in Monday's game against Golden State, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Bagley picks up an impromptu start with the sidelined Duren being a late addition to Monday's injury report. Bagley started Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers and posted 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 33 minutes.

Duren is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Warriors due to bilateral ankle soreness.

Duren was added to the injury report moments before starting lineups were expected to be announced, but the severity of the issue remains unclear. He dealt with an ankle injury last week and missed a game, so this could simply be a precautionary measure for Detroit. If Duren is sidelined again, Marvin Bagley would presumably draw another start.

Porzingis (eye) will play Monday against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Despite battling a right eye sty, Porzingis will suit up for a sixth straight game to start the campaign. Over his first five appearances with Boston, the talented big man is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.

Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Gafford, Deni Avdija (ankle) and Corey Kispert (ankle) were all questionable for Monday's contest but will ultimately suit up. Gafford is off to a slow start this season, averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per game. The center faces a tough matchup against Joel Embiid.

Williams (knee) will need surgery, but it's unclear what kind of procedure is necessary or how long he'll be sidelined, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

This is a brutal blow for Williams, who's battled knee injuries throughout his career. Regardless of what type of surgery he opts for, it's safe to assume Williams will be sidelined until at least Christmas, if not longer, but further updates will be provided as necessary. In Williams' absence, Toumani Camara, Moses Brown and Jabari Walker are candidates for increased roles behind starting center Deandre Ayton.

Biyombo notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 26 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 victory over Portland.

Biyombo had minimal playing time to begin the season but performed well Sunday after he was a late addition to the starting lineup in place of Xavier Tillman (knee). It's unclear whether Biyombo's performance will earn him increased playing time moving forward, but he'll likely revert to the bench once Tillman is cleared to return.

Jokic is probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to right wrist inflammation.

Jokic has been carrying probable tags prior to this update, but that was for a separate back issue that he's no longer dealing with. The probable tag for Monday suggests that Jokic's wrist injury is minor, but it will be interesting to see how he fares since it's on his shooting hand.

Porzingis is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right eye sty.

Porzingis wasn't on the Celtics' initial injury report, so it appears his eye issue recently surfaced. Derrick White (personal) has already been ruled out, so Al Horford will likely draw another start. However, if Porzingis joins White on the sideline, it's unclear who the fifth starter would be, though Horford would certainly play most of his minutes at center in Porzingis' stead.