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Embiid is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to left knee injury management.

Embiid may miss the front end of this back-to-back set as the Sixers continue to manage his availability. The star big man has yet to suit up in both halves of a back-to-back this season, so he'll likely sit out one of Philadelphia's next two outings. Over eight appearances this month, Embiid has averaged 26.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.

Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Porzingis will miss a sixth consecutive game while recovering from left Achilles tendinitis. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Grizzlies, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline of return for the veteran big man. Mouhamed Gueye will continue to serve as the Hawks' backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu for as long as Porzingis is sidelined.

Boucher (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Boucher was a late scratch Saturday due to back spasms, but he'll have a chance to be available Monday if he continues to trend in the right direction. Even if cleared to play, he's unlikely to see the court.

Hayes (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Hayes has missed LA's last three games while dealing with left hamstring tendinopathy, but the team has given him the green light to take the court Sunday evening. He'll come off the bench with Deandre Ayton also set to return from a brief one-game absence.

Ayton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Ayton took a seat for Saturday's clash while dealing with knee soreness, but he's ready to roll Sunday. The big man is averaging close to a double-double in January, putting up 11.5 points and 9.1 rebounds over eight appearances.

Williams is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left knee injury management.

The Trail Blazers play the second leg of their back-to-back set Sunday, so Williams will likely be sidelined in order to manage a lingering left knee injury. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath should both see a bump in minutes Sunday, assuming Williams is sidelined.

Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Hartenstein continues to miss time while dealing with a right soleus strain. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Milwaukee, though he doesn't appear close to a return at this point.

Gafford (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Gafford will miss a third straight matchup while battling through a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Warriors.

Wagner has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in London due to left knee injury management.

Wagner missed the first 39 games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in December 2024. He was cleared to play in both of the Magic's last two games, but he'll be in street clothes for Sunday's tilt, with his next opportunity to play being Thursday against the Hornets. Goga Bitadze will operate as the Magic's primary backup center Sunday, while Wagner's absence should reopen a spot in the rotation for Jonathan Isaac.

Landale is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Landale has started in each of the Grizzlies' last six games, and over that span he averaged 11.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 threes over 26.7 minutes per game. However, he will come off the bench for Sunday's game in London while Santi Aldama enters Memphis' starting lineup.