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Horford (toe) is off the Celtics' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Horford is slated to return to game action after missing Monday's win over the Kings due to a left big toe sprain. However, Monday's absence was likely just a day of rest during the second leg of a back-to-back set, as the veteran big man has yet to suit up in both halves of a back-to-back this season. Over his last five outings (all starts), Horford has averaged 10.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 31.0 minutes per game.

Jokic (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Jokic is trending toward missing a sixth straight game for the Nuggets while nursing a left ankle issue. Denver will likely continue to lean on Aaron Gordon (calf/ankle) if he's cleared to play against Milwaukee. If Gordon and Jokic cannot play Wednesday, the Nuggets may give Peyton Watson, Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan more minutes on the floor.

Castleton's second 10-day contract with the Raptors expired Tuesday, and Toronto isn't expected to re-sign him prior to Wednesday's game in Brooklyn, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Castleton saw extensive action with Toronto during his 10-day deals, appearing in each of the last 10 contests while averaging 6.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest. Though the Raptors have the option of signing Castleton to a rest-of-season deal, the team prefers to use the 15th spot on the roster to cycle in a new player on a 10-day contract. Expect the Raptors to find a replacement on the roster prior to Wednesday's contest, while Castleton presumably heads back to the G League and joins the Osceola Magic, with whom he had been playing before signing his first 10-day deal with Toronto.

Robinson (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Robinson has been downgraded from questionable to out for the first leg of the Knicks' back-to-back Tuesday due to left ankle injury recovery. Precious Achiuwa will likely receive the majority of the team's backup center minutes behind Karl-Anthony Towns in his absence. Robinson's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Clippers.

Boucher is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets with an illness.

Wednesday will mark a third consecutive absence for Boucher, who can be deemed day-to-day prior to Friday's contest against the Hornets. With Jakob Poeltl getting the night off against Brooklyn, the Raptors are set to have Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo make up a timeshare at center.

Sharpe is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a right knee sprain, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

It's a new issue for Sharpe, who'll sit out for the first time since Jan. 8. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Clippers, and the Nets should turn to Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney for the backup center minutes against Toronto.

Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Drummond will miss an eighth straight game for the 76ers due to a toe injury. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to get back on the floor will be Saturday against the Heat.

Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Poeltl's streak of playing in every other game for the Raptors continues. Colin Castleton and Orlando Robinson will likely get more time on the floor as a result of Poeltl's absence, but the starting center should return to action Friday versus the Hornets.

Poeltl ended with 21 points (10-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 112-104 win over Washington.

Poeltl recorded his 21st double-double of the season in Monday's win against the Wizards, as he continues to have a breakout season for Toronto despite missing many games as of late. The veteran big man is averaging career-high numbers in points (14.4) and rebounds (9.6) while shooting 62.5 percent from the field.

Davis (adductor) won't play Tuesday against the Knicks.

In his return during Monday's 120-101 win over the Nets following an 18-game absence due to a left adductor strain, Davis logged 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes. He'll sit out the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, but assuming he experienced no setbacks coming out of Monday's game, he should be ready to play again Thursday in Orlando.