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Sharpe totaled 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-101 victory over New Orleans.

The fifth-year center scored in double digits for a second straight game, marking the first time all season he's accomplished even that modest feat. Sharpe has struggled to make a consistent impact offensively this season, but he's been a little more active defensively of late -- over the last 10 games, he's averaging 7.7 points, 5.5 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in 16.9 minutes from the second unit.

Claxton contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks in 29 minutes during Saturday's 119-101 win over the Pelicans.

Claxton secured his second career triple-double, with his first coming in a Nov. 21 win over Boston. The big man led all players in rebounds, assists and blocks Saturday, dishing out at least nine dimes for the third time this season. Claxton has stuffed the stat sheet of late, averaging 13.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in his last four outings.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee in January and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until the Magic provide an update on his timeline for a return.

Raynaud will draw the start Saturday against the Heat, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

This will be the first career start for Raynaud. This comes as no surprise, as he's been terrific of late. He most recently recorded 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.

Sengun (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Dallas, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Sengun will miss his second consecutive contest due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers. With the star big man and Steven Adams (ankle) both sidelined, Clint Capela will start, while Jeff Green and Jae'Sean Tate are also candidates for increased playing time.

Capela will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Alperen Sengun is out with an illness, while Steven Adams is getting the night off for maintenance. Capela is a strong streaming option for fantasy managers in need of rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage against the Mavericks.

Gafford (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Gafford was previously listed as doubtful, so this isn't a surprise. With the big man joining Dereck Lively (foot) on the shelf, the Mavericks could rely on Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell in the short term.

Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Clingan remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against Detroit. If the big man is unable to suit up, the Trail Blazers could again rely on Robert Williams and Duop Reath to fill the void at center.

Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Embiid missed Friday's win over the Bucks for the second leg of a back-to-back set, but the star big man will be a regular on the injury report as he continues to battle soreness in his knees. If Embiid is unable to suit up, Andre Drummond is likely to absorb the bulk of the center minutes Sunday.

Collins (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup versus the Warriors.

Collins made his regular-season debut in Friday's loss to Indiana after undergoing wrist surgery in mid-October. He's likely to suit up for a second consecutive contest after posting eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes Friday.