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Valanciunas is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks with an illness.

The 37-year-old center ultimately shed a probable tag ahead of Monday's game against the Jazz and is likely to do the same Tuesday. Valanciunas has averaged 9.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes per contest through nine games this month.

Powell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.

The Mavericks are likely to see how Powell is feeling closer to tipoff before updating his status. The veteran big man has been out of the Dallas rotation for three straight games, so the center minutes are unlikely to be affected by his possible absence.

Jackson (concussion) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Jackson is in the concussion protocol after leaving Monday's game against the Celtics. Jay Huff could see a heavier workload at center, and James Wiseman might see some additional minutes off the bench Tuesday.

Plumlee is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a strained right groin.

The veteran big man left Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness, though he's since been diagnosed with a strain. Considering Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is questionable, Charlotte could have to lean heavily on Moussa Diabate for the center minutes.

Bagley (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Bagley will shed his questionable tag and is set to reprise his role as Washington's backup center. In 19.4 minutes per contest this season, Bagley holds averages of 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Kalkbrenner is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

The rookie big man could be out for consecutive outings with the injury. Mason Plumlee (groin) has already been ruled out, which could force the Hornets to rely heavily upon Moussa Diabate at center.

Minnesota recalled Zikarsky from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.

Zikarsky is rejoining the Timberwolves after posting 11 points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 19 minutes in Monday's 132-104 G League win over the Westchester Knicks. Zikarsky has yet to appear in an NBA game this season and will likely not play Tuesday, but he will continue to split time between the two clubs throughout the season.

Minnesota recalled Beringer from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.

After he put up 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, an assist and four blocks across 27 minutes in Monday's 132-104 G League win over the Westchester Knicks, Beringer will provide depth for the NBA team. He has not appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 17 but will be available for Minnesota against the Knicks on Tuesday. Beringer will likely split time between the two clubs throughout the season.

Wembanyama (calf) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama is listed as questionable on the official injury report, but his participation in the morning bodes well for his availability against the Thunder on Tuesday night. If he's unable to get the green light, guys like Kelly Olynyk and Luke Kornet could step into larger roles.

Nurkic notched 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Nurkic put up a very strong performance against his former teammate in Nikola Jokic. Apart from some woeful free-throw shooting this season (49.3 percent), Nurkic has put together some decent stats with averages of 8.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes per contest.