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Horford will start Saturday against the Nets because Derrick White (personal) is out, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Horford will boost the frontcourt with his presence, although the exact matchups remain to be seen. Horford is averaging 5.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 19.3 minutes per game this season. This will be his first start of the campaign.

Bitadze is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Lakers.

Bitadze will replace Wendell Carter (finger) in the starting lineup Saturday. Bitadze will get his first real run of the season, as he has yet to play more than five minutes across any of his three appearances in 2023-24.

Koloko (illness) is out for Sunday's game versus the Spurs.

Koloko's absence streak will extend to seven games while dealing with a respiratory condition. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Dallas.

Sharpe contributed six points (3-3 FG, 0-1 FT) and 10 rebounds over 15 minutes during Friday's 109-107 victory over the Bulls.

Sharpe recorded a team-high 10 rebounds in Friday's victory despite coming off the bench. The 22-year-old has logged double-digit minutes in three straight games and could continue to see extended playing time with Nic Claxton (ankle) out.

Jokic (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Jokic has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Saturday despite dealing with low-back pain. The superstar big man is off to a blistering start this season, averaging 27.3 points, 12.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists in 33.7 minutes across his first six appearances.

Vucevic closed Friday's 109-107 loss to Brooklyn with 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes.

Vucevic recorded his third straight double-double Friday and his fourth of the season. Through six games, the veteran big man is averaging a career-high 12.5 rebounds, but his 0.5 blocks per game would be the lowest of his career.

Robinson totaled zero points (0-4 FG), 15 rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Friday's 110-105 loss to Milwaukee.

Although Robinson was unable to generate any points Friday, he was dominant on the boards with a team-high 15 rebounds. The 25-year-old has hauled in at least 13 boards in four of his last five appearances but has yet to score in double figures over the first six games of the season. Robinson is averaging 5.2 points and 12.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game to begin the year.

Turner finished with 27 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-116 victory over Cleveland.

Turner posted a season-low eight points during Wednesday's blowout loss to the Celtics, but he bounced back with a dominant performance during Friday's victory. He's now scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances while also securing at least nine rebounds in those three matchups. Turner is averaging 17.2 points and 9.0 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game to begin the year.

Claxton (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Claxton's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Lopez recorded 13 points (4-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), eight blocks, five rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes in Friday's 110-105 win over the Knicks.

Though Lopez had gotten off to a slow start to the 2023-24 campaign and is now shooting just 40 percent from the field after Friday's game, fantasy managers can't complain too much after he posted huge numbers in the blocks and three-pointers categories. He had swatted just two shots through the Bucks' first four games, but after turning away eight shots Friday, he's now averaging 2.0 per game on the campaign.