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Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Aldama will miss his fourth straight game while tending to a right knee injury. His continued absence should keep additional frontcourt opportunities available for Vince Williams and Jock Landale. Aldama's next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Kings.

Bagley will start Sunday's game against the Kings.

With Alex Sarr (calf) unavailable, Bagley will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 14 in his return from a five-game absence due to a back injury and an illness. As a starter this season (seven games), the big man has averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per tilt.

Sabonis (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Sabonis will miss a second straight game after being a late addition to the injury report due to a nagging back injury. Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are candidates for increasing roles with Sabonis sidelined.

Sarr (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Sarr will miss his first game since Dec. 21 due to right calf soreness. Over the past 15 contests, the 20-year-old is averaging 17.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three. His absence opens the door for Marvin Bagley (back) to enter the starting lineup in his first game back from a five-game absence. Sarr's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Knicks.

Sabonis (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Sabonis was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to lower-back soreness, which isn't a positive sign for his availability. If the veteran center isn't cleared to play, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell would be candidates for increased playing time.

Nurkic (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Nurkic sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to the illness, though he'll return to action Sunday. In eight January appearances, the veteran big man averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 30.0 minutes per contest. With Nurkic back in the lineup, Kyle Filipowski is expected to slide to the second unit.

Wembanyama (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Wembanyama is on the injury report Sunday due to left calf soreness after a modest showing in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, during which he finished with 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes. The big man has appeared in the Spurs' past 13 games, averaging 23.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 assists in 27.8 minutes per game during that stretch. If Wembanyama is unable to suit up, Luke Kornet is likely to step in as the starting center.

The Trail Blazers traded Reath (foot) and two future second-round picks to the Hawks on Sunday in exchange for Vit Krejci (ankle), Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Reath recently underwent season-ending surgery to address a stress reaction in his right foot, so he won't be available for Atlanta down the stretch and is a restricted free agent this offseason. It's unclear what his role will be for Atlanta moving forward, but on the surface, the two draft picks, along with opening up a roster spot for more potential moves, appear to be the main prize for Portland in this deal. Reath made 32 appearances this season and played double-digit minutes 14 times, scoring in double figures twice.

Vucevic (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Vucevic sat out of the front end of the Bulls' back-to-back set with the Heat on Saturday, but the veteran big man will be available for Sunday's contest. He averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 blocks over 33.0 minutes per game in January.

Nurkic (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

An illness has prevented Nurkic from playing in two of the Jazz's last three games. It looks like the veteran big man will be available for Sunday's road tilt, and his return would likely lead to Kyle Filipowski shifting to a bench role. Nurkic has averaged 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 29.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.