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Mitchell Robinson C | BOS
Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Exits to locker room
Robinson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
It's unclear exactly why Robinson headed back to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If he's unable to return, Luka Garza would likely see increased burn.
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Mitchell Robinson C | BOS
Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Coming off bench Monday
Robinson (rest) won't start Monday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
After sitting out Sunday's 108-97 win over Orlando to rest, Robinson will play and come off the bench for the first time in 2026-27. Neemias Queta will get a second consecutive start, while Luka Garza will likely see his minutes reduced substantially.
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Joan Beringer C | MIN
Timberwolves' Joan Beringer: Not starting Monday
Beringer will not start Monday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, with Rudy Gobert (back) returning to the lineup Monday, Beringer will shift back to the bench.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIL
Bucks' Kel'el Ware: Team option picked up
The Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Ware's contract Monday.
Ware is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 campaign after being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. The big man has played a relatively steady role off the Bucks' bench to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks and 0.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across six appearances.
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Adem Bona C | PHI
76ers' Adem Bona: Not starting vs. Chicago
Bona won't start Monday's game against the Bulls, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Joel Embiid (foot) back in the lineup, Bona will slide to the second unit. In six appearances off the bench this season, the big man has averaged 1.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 12.8 minutes per contest.
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Quinten Post C | MEM
Grizzlies' Quinten Post: Unavailable Monday
Post (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Post is set for a second consecutive absence while tending to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go Monday
Embiid (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Embiid will shake off his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to right foot plantar fascia injury management. The star big man's return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Adem Bona and Jabari Walker. Embiid has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his five regular-season outings, averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 35.2 minutes per showing.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Ruled out Monday
Cardwell (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Cardwell was temporarily upgraded to probable ahead of Monday's clash, though he was downgraded twice before ultimately being ruled out with a left calf strain. His next chance to make his season debut will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Santi Aldama C | DAL
Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Won't play Monday
Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with Sacramento.
Aldama has yet to make his season debut while recovering from the right knee surgery he underwent in March, though he appears to be making progress. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against San Antonio.