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Aldama (knee) is trending toward playing in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

It sounds like Aldama is on the right side of the questionable designation, putting him on track to finish a 10-game absence due to right knee injury management. Olivier-Maxence Prosper appears to be in line to revert to the bench, though it's realistic to anticipate Aldama facing a minutes restriction in his first contest back from a lengthy layoff.

Bitadze is starting Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Bitadze will make his return to the rotation Tuesday after falling out of favor down the stretch of February. He figures to share time at center with Moritz Wagner after Wendell Carter was a late scratch due to ankle soreness. Bitadze has started one other game this year for Orlando, totaling 14 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes Jan. 11 against New Orleans.

Williams (knee) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

After sitting out Sunday's loss to Atlanta, Williams is good to go for Wednesday. The veteran big man averaged 8.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 16.6 minutes per tilt through nine February games, shooting a potent 74.4 percent from the floor.

Carter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Carter was a late addition to the injury report due to left ankle soreness and will miss his first game since Jan. 11. With the big man sidelined, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac are candidates for increased minutes, while Goga Bitadze could enter the rotation. Carter's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Dallas.

Carter is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left ankle soreness.

Carter was added to the injury report 90 minutes ahead of tipoff, so the issue appears to have popped up at the last second. He's appeared in 19 straight games for the Magic, and he'll presumably need to prove his health during warmups to extend this streak.

Sarr agreed to a two-way contract with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Sarr will aim to provide depth for the Cavs at center, though he'll likely see the majority of his opportunities in the G League, barring an injury to Jarrett Allen, Thomas Bryant or Evan Mobley. Sarr made 38 appearances for the G League's Raptors 905 this season, during which he averaged 11.5 points on 50.5 percent shooting from the field, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 24.0 minutes per game.

Queta (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.com.

The Celtics gave Queta the night off during Monday's win over the Bucks, but the 26-year-old big man is ready to return to the floor Wednesday and figures to send Nikola Vucevic back to the bench. Over his past five appearances, Queta is averaging 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes per contest while shooting a robust 69.2 percent from the field.

Maluach (thumb) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Maluach had been listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest due to a right thumb sprain but will be able to play through the injury. He'll provide depth at center behind Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro but likely won't see any playing time while Tuesday's game remains competitive.

Kleber is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with back soreness, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

Kleber was a late addition to the Lakers' injury report Tuesday. The veteran center's role has been inconsistent of late, but Jaxson Hayes would at least be solidified as the backup center behind the struggling Deandre Ayton if Kleber is ultimately downgraded to out.

Turner ended with five points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 108-81 loss to the Celtics.

Turner had one of his worst games of the season and has now posted back-to-back duds. Overall, Turner has struggled, shooting 44.2 percent from the field with averages of 12.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks in 27.9 minutes per contest.