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Gafford isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Gafford will be eased into action after a four-game absence, coming off the bench and backing up Dwight Powell. Despite his reserve role, expect Gafford to see significant run off the bench. In 29 appearances this season, Gafford is averaging 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 20.8 minutes.

Nurkic (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Nurkic will power through the illness and make himself available for Saturday's game. The 31-year-old veteran has been hot over the past two contests, posting a triple-double in back-to-back games.

Queta isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Queta has been tending to an illness recently, and although he was cleared to play in Saturday's contest, it looks like he'll do so in a limited manner. It'll be Queta's first appearance off the bench this season. Amari Williams will start in Queta's place.

Williams will start Saturday versus the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Williams will earn his first career start Saturday and will be joined in the first unit by Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser. Williams has been sparsely deployed by the Celtics this season, and he hasn't had any major statistical breakthroughs, but he'll get some time to shine Saturday night with a favorable matchup against Chicago.

Horford (left toe injury management) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Golden State was previously scheduled to face the Timberwolves on Saturday and Monday, but Saturday's game was pushed back to Sunday, making it a back-to-back. Horford hasn't played in a back-to-back this season, and he may end up missing Sunday's contest for rest purposes.

Queta (illness) will play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta was previously considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 26-year-old center is averaging 10.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals across 25.5 minutes per game in January.

Gafford (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Gafford has officially been given the green light to return from a four-game absence. The center was previously considered probable. With Moussa Cisse (illness) out Saturday, Gafford and Dwight Powell will see most of the center work.

Cisse (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Cisse was downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Saturday, so his absence was expected. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) healthy, the Mavericks will have enough bodies to man the center position. Cisse's next chance to play will come Sunday at Milwaukee.

Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Sunday's game against Toronto.

Hartenstein will miss a 15th consecutive game due to a strained right calf, and a timeline for his return has yet to be established. His absence has allowed Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams to see a bump in playing time.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.

This will be Aldama's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Houston. John Konchar, Vince Williams and GG Jackson will continue to pick up the slack in Aldama's absence.