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Valanciunas won't start in Monday's game against the Celtics.

Domantas Sabonis will return from a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle Monday, pushing Valanciunas back to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 19.0 minutes per game over his last five outings (three starts).

Gobert tallied 16 points (8-12 FG), 16 rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes in Monday's 119-103 loss to Indiana.

Gobert held things down in the paint for Minnesota in Monday's battle, leading all players in the contest in rebounds while finishing with the lone double-double of the game in a losing effort. Gobert has recorded at least 15 points and 15 boards in three contests, and he has hauled in 15 or more rebounds in eight appearances.

Reid posted 20 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes in Monday's 119-103 loss to Indiana.

Reid stepped up off the Timberwolves bench Monday like he has all season long, leading all players in scoring and threes made en route to a 20-point showcase in just 26 minutes. Reid has recorded at least 20 points in 19 outings this season, including in two of his last four contests. He has connected on three or more threes in three of his last four appearances.

Plumlee (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Plumlee was held out of his club's previous two matchups while dealing with a left quad strain, but he'll be available off the bench for Monday's clash. He's averaging 7.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in nine March appearances.

Richards (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Richards will return to game action after missing Friday's win over the Cavaliers due to right calf tightness. The big man has made eight appearances in March, during which he has averaged 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 21.5 minutes per game.

Holmgren is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings with a left hip strain.

After being a late scratch ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers, Holmgren remains iffy to suit up for Tuesday. The Thunder would likely lean on Isaiah Hartenstein for the bulk of the center minutes if Holmgren remains sidelined against the Kings, with Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams likely handling expanded roles in that case.

Bagley is out for Tuesday's game against Utah due to a concussion.

Bagley will need to sit out at least one game while in the concussion protocol, and he can be labeled day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup with Oklahoma City. The veteran big man has played a mere 7.0 minutes per game over seven appearances since joining Memphis, so his absence is unlikely to free up a noticeable number of minutes.

Missi (hip) will play Monday against the 76ers.

Missi will take the floor despite dealing with right hip soreness. He hasn't logged north of 30 minutes since Feb. 10, so it would be fair to expect 25-to-28 minutes out of the Baylor product Monday evening.

Castleton is not in Toronto's starting lineup against Washington on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Castleton will come off the bench Monday due to the return of Jakob Poeltl, who rested during Sunday's loss to San Antonio. Castleton started in four of the Raptors' last six games, and over that span he averaged 8.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

Sabonis (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Boston, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.

Sabonis will return to action following a three-game absence due to the sprained right ankle. The star big man was expected to miss at least 10 days, but he'll make his return ahead of schedule after going through a full practice with the Kings on Sunday. However, Sabonis has played just 43 total minutes in three appearances during March, and he'll likely face restrictions against the Celtics.