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Zubac won't participate in Monday's practice session due to a quad injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Zubac had a solid performance Sunday against the Spurs with 16 points, eight rebounds and a block in 22 minutes, but he's apparently dealing with a quad issue afterward. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for Tuesday's game against Orlando, but Mason Plumlee and Robert Covington would be candidates for increased run if Zubac is sidelined.

Allen (ankle) was able to practice Monday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Allen's ability to practice bodes well for his chances of making his season debut Tuesday against the Knicks, after the veteran center sat out Cleveland's first three games. Whenever Allen returns, Evan Mobley will shift over to power forward on the top unit and likely bump one of Isaac Okoro and Max Strus to a bench role.

Williams won't play Monday against the Raptors due to rest, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Williams didn't play much during preseason action due to a lingering knee injury, but he suited up for each of Portland's first three regular-season games, averaging 7.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per game. Monday's contest is the second night of a back-to-back set, so it's safe to presume Williams will likely be sidelined for at least one matchup of Portland's back-to-backs moving forward. In Williams' absence, Moses Brown, Toumani Camara and Jabari Walker are all candidates for increased minutes off the bench.

Plumlee finished Sunday's 123-83 win over San Antonio with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes.

This game was a blowout, so starting center Ivica Zubac saw only 22 minutes of action, allowing Plumlee to garner an increased role. Zubac's production and workload have been far superior to his backup's early on this season, limiting Plumlee's fantasy appeal to deeper formats.

Carter racked up eight points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Friday's 102-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Carter has failed to score in double figures in back-to-back games to start the season. The veteran center should have more efficient shooting performances moving forward, as he has shot over 50 percent from the field in four straight seasons but is currently shooting just 35.3 percent from the field. While Carter's offensive production should increase, his lack of defensive stats has always been concerning. He hasn't averaged more than 1.5 steals-plus-blocks for a full season since 2019-20, when he was with the Bulls.

Embiid registered 35 points (12-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, six blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 126-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Embiid was sensational against the Blazers, as he led the Sixers to an easy 28-point win thanks to an elite display on both ends of the court. This was the Sixers' third game of the season, but if the first two games are a base to build upon, Embiid will be a candidate to win a second straight MVP award. In three appearances, Embiid is averaging 31.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game.

Capela racked up 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 127-110 win over Milwaukee.

Another game, another double-double for the veteran big man, who has finished with at least 12 points and 12 rebounds in each of his appearances so far. He hasn't done much in other categories, as he has racked up just three assists, two steals and one block combined, but his touch around the rim and energy on the glass are more than enough to make him valuable across all formats. He'll have a tough matchup to continue his double-double streak with the Timberwolves visiting State Farm Arena on Monday.

Adebayo has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee due to a left hip contusion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo wasn't listed on Miami's initial injury report, but his status is now in question following the team's morning shootaround. If the All-Star center is unavailable versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Kevin Love, Thomas Bryant, Orlando Robinson, and Nikola Jovic would all be candidates for increased playing time.

Sengun registered 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 loss to the Warriors.

Sengun continues to show the qualities that have made him one of the most valuable big men in fantasy over the last two NBA seasons. He's able to fill the stat sheet on both ends of the court and produce at a high level on a steady basis. This was the case against the Warriors despite the loss, and while three games is a limited sample size, Sengun is averaging 19.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists across 34.0 minutes per game to begin the season.

Sabonis fouled out of Sunday's 132-127 overtime win over the Lakers after recording 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Sabonis fouled out late in the fourth quarter, but he had already left his impression on the game before exiting. Sabonis has had a solid start to the season, averaging 17.7 points, 15.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists over his first three games.