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Jackson will start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Jackson will make his second start of the season, with James Wiseman retreating to the bench. In his previous start, Jackson saw just eight minutes, so a starting role does not necessarily mean his usage will be significantly increased.

Jordan (recently signed) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Jordan signed a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Friday but didn't play in the team's loss to the Spurs that night. The veteran big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor against Boston, though he could enter the rotation if Yves Missi (ankle) and Karlo Matkovic (back) are ultimately ruled out.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, which now has his status for Monday in question. If he is unable to go, Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell are expected to see expanded roles.

MIssi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Grizzlies. However, the big man was a full participant in Sunday's practice, which bodes well for his availability Monday. If he's unable to face Boston, Derik Queen, Karlo Matkovic (back) and DeAndre Jordan are candidates for an uptick in minutes.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.

Embiid will sit out the first leg of the 76ers' back-to-back to manage his left knee, positioning him to potentially return for Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards. In his absence Monday, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will share duties at center.

Hukporti will start in Sunday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

With Miles McBride (personal) sidelined, Hukporti will rejoin the starting lineup. The second-year big man started Wednesday's season-opening win over Cleveland with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) unavailable, recording two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes.

Towns (quadriceps) will play in Sunday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Towns was questionable with a right quadriceps issue but will play through it and suit up Sunday. The 29-year-old has opened the season with back-to-back double-doubles and will be joined in the starting frontcourt by Ariel Hukporti, forming a sizable pairing for the Knicks.

Wembanyama tallied 31 points (9-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-15 FT), 14 rebounds, six blocks, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Sunday's 118-107 win over the Nets.

Wembanyama led the Spurs in scoring and grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds en route to his third double-double in as many games. The star center also swatted at least three shots for the third consecutive game, totaling 18 blocks over that span. He's the first player in NBA history to score 100 points and record 18 blocks through the first three games of the regular season. The 21-year-old has been extremely impressive on both ends of the floor so far this season, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest.

Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Horford will sit out the first half of the back-to-back Monday, with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr noting the move sets up the veteran to be fresh for Tuesday's matchup against Ivica Zubac and the Clippers. In Horford's absence, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis will take hold of center duties.

Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Hayes entered Sunday listed as questionable but will ultimately sit out the first half of the back-to-back with left knee soreness. In his absence, Christian Koloko could see more run as a traditional center, while Jarred Vanderbilt may take on additional minutes in smaller lineups.